Each relationship we have can create influence, we them and them us. As you know none of us are exactly the same. We live on a broad spectrum of existence. And whether we know it or not we are constantly being exposed to new ideas and beliefs. These beliefs or realities, if you will, are inviting us towards them or repelling us. Each moment an opportunity to be taken from the place you inhabit into kindness, hatred, peace or beauty. It is only taken with permission and we all do this for countless reasons.
We each know people living in dysfunctional ways and doing unhealthy things. From the smallest act of self hatred to acts of terror and violence. There must be collusion for it to happen. You see, many of us stand by and do nothing. Amongst a group or faction there’s always a variance of belief along a spectrum. At the edge of that spectrum are two things; the cutting edge of risk and change and those radical beliefs that are destructive to our world.
We must, sometimes, voice our opposition against our own friends, acquaintances and even loved ones.
There is no redemption in violence. We have been imprinted with that idea by society and programming throughout our lives.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myth_of_redemptive_violence
There is injustice and oppression in our world. It must be exposed and dealt with. We must find a way to be heard and we must find a way to do that in a way that is life giving to our world.