Moments

It is for moments such as these that we purchase cameras, write headlines and teach in schools. We cannot allow hatred or personal disappointment stall what must be done. Inspecting our viewpoints I declare that the differences are subtle and the emotional responses rather suspect. We after all are pursuing the same thing, aren't we? And if the difference truly be wide, the ideology so completely unrelated and the motivations entirely foreign then why do we reside on the same side of history?

I want to hear your voice and listen to your beliefs, do you wish to hear mine? The appearance of a schoolyard brawl where one side lost face and planned to recover it at some distant revengeful moment comes to mind. Are we really capable of concentrating on the task at hand and dispensing the best judgement in all our actions if we carry with us the desire to exact our pound of flesh? When will it end or can it possibly head interminably into tomorrow being rekindled by each act of retribution? Who shall rise above and for the greater good withdraw the desire to return wrong for wrong? And can you say without doubt that the wrongs which have been done are not just to perception, or lost honor or station?

Are we filled with love, goodness and desire for a better life or are we so self involved that we cannot extract ourselves from our own misguided action? Do we educate ourselves for innumerable years only to fail the simple test of character required to see an action as not the best course and rise above it? Do we not deserve better?

I want no part in benefit I may receive because you lose. If I am to steward because the task has been given me then let me do it with wisdom, grace and accuracy not because it deprives you of some asset. I wish to see you empowered, successful and fulfilled for the betterment of our society, our peace and our children. If that requires that I do not for once get what I desire, then I say I hope I am adult enough to accept defeat and cheer you on. It is after all about US not just me.
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