We're seeing a divide throughout our lives in almost every subject we can talk about. Someone is now more easily offended about ever subject matter because we are pitted against each other in ever walk of life. Instead of facing facts or allowed to have a true conversation with someone, we will either get offended or angry. As a simple example, I see this divide in conquer in our sports industry any time you walk into a bar during a playoff game for the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL - Pretty much where ever there is competition, there will be conflict.
Simply putting on a jersey or representing the team you prefer will put you at odds with someone because they support the other team or is wearing a different jersey. Take that jersey off and take away the sports and we will probably have the same individuals having a great conversation and sharing a laugh. We're challenged, more than ever, because of the onslaught of differences we are exposed to through sports, religion, clothing, parenting, etc. The list can go on and on.
Pepsi or Coke
Red or Blue
Cigarettes or Marijuana
Xbox or Playstation
The world is so connected and news is at our fingertips any time. More than ever, people want to have their voice heard and are more blunt when writing a comment or sharing their views online. Take the internet away, those same people won't be as freely speaking their mind or be as aggressive with the tone used.
Simply put, we face challenging times and we as individuals need to do our best each day to remain true as human beings. Help one another, learn from each other. Only together can great things happen and there are many amazing people out there making it happen.
I for one, need to do a better job at having more patience. Either while driving, waiting at the DMV or listening to an opposite view, I will be better. I will do my part to drive home positivity and love.
What can you do a better job at today and the days ahead?
Answer to divide and conquer is unite and fight back! Instead of focusing on each other's differing viewpoints, we should unite against the corrupt corporatists/lobbyists
The first part of uniting is to build trust and provide proper education. We can only fight once everyone knows that each other are not the enemy and that comes through understanding the system. It takes time. Those that are moved to Steemit understand the corruption since they are getting it first hand through the youtube advertisement targeted attack.
Congratulations @smooths! You have completed some achievement on Steemit and have been rewarded with new badge(s) :
Click on any badge to view your own Board of Honnor on SteemitBoard.
For more information about SteemitBoard, click here
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word
STOPIf you want to support the SteemitBoard project, your upvote for this notification is welcome!