The world needs diplomats as much as it needs warriors

And maybe, you were born to be one….

Reminder!

You DO NOT have to ‘fully sign up’ to a particular person, label or movement.

Life is a pick n mix as far as opinions are concerned and there are no rewards for bulk buys!

✅ You may dislike Joe Biden.

- It needn’t mean you are pro Trump.

✅ You may disagree with the push for fake meat.

- It doesn’t mean you can’t be a vegan.

✅ You may support safe spaces for women.

- It doesn’t mean you have to hate trans people.

Every day, we are targeted through algorithms, ‘suggestions’ and paid ads.

Where are we funnelled?

Towards

MORE OF THE SAME!

There we sit, putting the world to rights in our own little echo chambers.

But the world must be repaired in full glare of a scrutinising sun.

Light must be shone in every dark corner!

So many consider themselves ‘warriors’, but what if YOUR mission is a diplomatic one?

Growth comes through debate and discussion and if we only converse with like minded folk, we turn into lazy repetitive clones.

It’s easy to stoke division, keep the barriers up…..

NOT so simple to attempt to break them down, hey?

So why not……

✅ Take a chance on respectfully weighing in on a post where people won’t agree with you.

✅ Try making a ‘controversial’ post public.

✅ Befriend someone with different views.

I’ve done all these things before and as far as I know, I’m not particularly hated. (Not that it would deter me if I was.)

And remember…..

Our best teachers are often disguised as our worst enemies

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