Does it seem like there are more conflicts in the world now than ever before? People fly off the handle easier than ever too. Too much tension? Who knows?
I think it all comes down to “man’s” instinct to survive and is a “me” versus “you” mentality. Have you ever thought, the whole world is against me? That is not true, but is instinct in all of us. It is everywhere: me versus you, man versus woman, Christian versus Jew, U.S. versus other countries, kill or be killed competition.
Here is another reason there may be so much tension in today’s society. People like to complain and if there is nothing to complain about then something is made up.
I think if everyone helps everyone else out, the conflict goes away. If you are no longer an enemy with a conflict, there is nothing to fight about. I think that is why America is great. The majority of the population is willing to help others out. Americans realize that “what goes around, comes around” and everybody falls on hard times. Differing opinions are OK.
I have a suggestion. “Beers Not Bombs“. By this, I mean slow down, relax, do whatever you do to wind down. I am not encouraging drinking at all. I just think “Beers Not Bombs” sounds better than “Stop yer Bitchin’” or “Quitchyer Bitchin”. Stop fighting and help somebody out.
Try this next time someone poses a conflict to you…consider that their opinion. Everybody has one. Sit back, relax, have a beer (or an iced tea) and consider their opinion. You don’t have to agree with their opinion. If views differ, that is no reason to punch each other with fists, shoot each other, call names or in the government’s case, drop bombs. That is why we should all get along and enjoy “Beers Not Bombs“. Cheers!