Yesterday, I was reminded why finding equilibrium is more than just a philosophy—it’s essential.
I spoke with someone who had been denied medical treatment simply because of her race. The doctor refused to treat her because they associated her with the actions of her government. It made me pause and reflect:
Is it right to judge individuals by the actions of their leaders?
History has shown us time and again—whether in Stalin’s Russia or any number of regimes—that governments make decisions, but their people often have little say. Yet, we continue to blame, label, and divide.
Why? What is it in human nature that fuels this need to create enemies? Perhaps it’s because the world’s problems feel too big—AI, climate change, capitalism, global instability. It’s easier to assign blame than to sit with the complexity of reality.
In the age of instant information, we get slivers of the truth, and from that, we construct entire narratives. This is the danger of the TikTok era—perspective without depth. Working in marketing, I know how easy it is to shape perception. We highlight the good, minimise the bad, and—unless required by law—rarely disclose the full picture.
This post doesn’t offer solutions, but it does invite reflection. If we catch ourselves in judgment, we can pause. Awareness is the first step. With that awareness, we can choose a different path—one that leads to understanding rather than division.
What do you think?
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