The Power of Two (or more)
There is power in accepting and observing dualities, we often don’t realise that. Accepting that two (or more) opposite things can coexist in a constant state of impermanence is very hard in the modern world: people want single truths, they want one ideal to follow, they want consistency, they want black or white, or grey. This search for one right road, one definition of them and others, one right or wrong argument often creates frustration and inconclusiveness. It would benefit us all if we took a step back and accepted that there are multiple layers in action in each and every one of us and those affect the things we think and say. Accepting dualities would make us listen to each other more, it would make us stop having senseless conversations based on criticising the other for being “inconsistent” and rather let us focus on our differences and find compromise, it would help people focus more on the important message of activists rather than scrutinize their every inconsistency or mistake. It would bring people together rather than set them apart. Accepting our own dualities and multitudes is also a way of loving all of parts, and therefore ourselves. I read today that it is actually healthier for our psyche and emotional stability to accept and listen to our “negative” parts. Black and white, heavy and free, happy and sad can coexist. Humans are imperfect, by nature. Try replacing your “or” with “and” and see what happens. Use it wisely. ❤️
