Violence is the epitome of a mindset that has reached its frustrated conclusion. But as it is a mindset, and we are a species that has evolved past the likes of violent animals, and who need not be violent to obtain our desired outcomes. Far from it, with our rational mind, we can work hand and hand with our fellow brothers and sisters to help build a world where violence has no place.
Wow @dizzybee - there is so much wisdom and sound LOGIC here. Funny how in @naturalmedicine we want to sidestep things like stoicism and logical thought in favour of something that feels nice. As if true healing must always feel nice. You are right that reasoning through things CAN give is the perspective to see the person as separate from their actions, and therefore enable and empower us to not react.
Well done on a good post.
Thank you so much @artemislives for the awesome feedback! I definitely agree and think stoicism as well as other philosophical ideologies have great potential for posing as the groundworks for system level change. Juggling with big ideas always make me feel giddy with the possibilities they entertain, that always makes them feel within reach. The more i look into the works of great minds out there, the more inspiration i have to draw from to write about what i think really matters today. And with so much going on these days, i find its always a safe option to mentally ruminate on sound logic, reason, rationality, and the pieces of the puzzle lying around my nose! I think its quite interesting the things a curious mind can discover, and boy do we need more curious minds today!