Shed a little light...

We replace charity with empathy and somehow think the two are equal. Also, we discuss matters we consider important with people who agree with us and believe we're somehow making a difference. Or, we think that our belief alone makes a difference. We often see no bigger picture than our own instincts. We criticize others for their beliefs, often asking insensitively deep questions of them without bothering trying to answer them for ourselves. Most of us choose to deal only in absolutes where we want to and when we don't want to then we quantify. That is not the road to truth. The road to truth lies in the willingness to accept anything, even if you do not like it. In much the same way, the greatest love demonstrated is given to one who hates the lover in return. This love is greater because it's given freely while knowing nothing will be given in return. We are ridiculously predictable and boring. Which has got to be why Jane Goodall went to live with the chimpanzees for quite some time. Monkeys flinging poo at each other was somehow more civilized. Yes, I was wondering why someone would do that and the rest of this post was the answer I came up with. Sue me.