Getting caught up in the political bickering is easy to do.
Virtually every one of our information delivery platforms is saturated by politics.
No wonder so many people appear to struggle with feelings of hopelessness.
Breaking this cycle of contention first requires the willingness to admit that there’s a problem.
If we find ourselves constantly arguing with others, complaining about them or even feeling the need to confront those who hold differing points of view, the deficiency is with us—not them.
This is because the majority of political discussions have become a form of competition that’s rooted in pride.
We are kept artificially divided by politicians and their enablers who consolidate power over us by keeping us constantly seeking favors for our tribe and chastisement for everyone else.
When we step outside the box and build connections based on commonalities, we reduce their power and influence over us.
More importantly, we become the kinds of individuals and neighbors who can be counted on by those around us.
Our constructive actions will do far more to earn the trust of others than will our ability to put them in their place, either online or in the real world.
If you’ve found yourself feeling a sense of hopelessness at the irrationality that seems to be taking root all around us, this is where hope can be found.
It starts with recognizing that individual goodness—backed by principled action—will move mountains that angry words never will.
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