Love Vs. Fear

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The woman in the video I’m watching says that she is in support of the cuts to Medicaid, claiming that she has been paying for healthcare for illegals. I cringe.

There is so much wrong with this statement, but the point that strikes me the deepest is the lack of humanity. I don’t know how to respond to people who base their opinions on ignorance and prejudice.

Then, I see a contrasting video, in which the speaker is crying because he has set up a pantry on his front lawn for those not receiving their SNAP payments. Someone has anonymously donated money to help him buy further supplies. I am reminded that people are basically good, and there is still hope for humanity.

It feels as if the real struggle these days is a spiritual one – between the forces of love and fear. Love finds a way. Fear fuels insecurity and hate.

I will hold out for love to win.

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25 thoughts on “Love Vs. Fear”

  4. I was happy to help a homeless woman, Myna, with cat dood yesterday. She gave me my last 5 kittens and I’ve had to tell her NO MORE, but I’m happy to help her in any way that I can!

    I like telling about the time I was at a yard party,all of us drankin all day, and I gave a $20 to a passing homeless guy who asked. Others freaked out… “he’ll just use it for drugs or booze!” etc. First, hypocrital much? WE had used money for booze! Second, I told them, “That’s up to him. My choice is whether ot not to give him money. Once I do, it’s HIS money, and he can do what he wants!!

    I miss believing we were a charitable country.

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  7. I believe that love will win too. This reminds me of a quote from Gandhi, “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.”

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  11. It is hard to respond to those who base their views on prejudice and ignorance. The second scenario, I like to believe is the majority of humanity. The results of the democratic wins in the States this morning makes me feel hopeful for humanity.

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