Friday, October 20, 2023

War: A fight against one’s own Self!

 War: A fight against one’s own Self!

 

In the throes of conflict, whether on the global stage or in personal disputes, a common pattern emerges. The very first instinct of those who support opposing sides is to dig into the past. It's a natural reflex, a way of finding ammunition, of unveiling the "truth," and fortifying one's position. It's a practice that offers a semblance of identity and purpose.

 

But here's the intriguing part – no matter the war, no matter the sides, they all stop at some point. For some, that point might be a decade, for others, a century, and still, some go as far back as a millennium. They are united in their pursuit of historical ammunition, but this common thread reveals something deeper – a shared human history.

 

If we keep digging into the past, going back far enough, we begin to dissolve the boundaries that separate us. We strip away the layers of identity, nationality, and ideology. As the sands of time slip through our fingers, we start to question, "Who am I, really?" And in the process, we also wonder, "Who are you?"

 

The more profound and introspective we become, the closer we get to a singular truth – we are all part of the same tapestry, woven together by the threads of human experience. The divisions that we construct are temporal, fleeting, and ultimately, insignificant in the grand scheme of human existence.

 

In the end, it's a reminder that, beneath our surface-level disagreements and conflicts, there exists a shared humanity. We all share this planet, this history, and this future. In acknowledging our interconnectedness, we can aspire to work together, find common ground, and build a world where understanding and cooperation prevail.

 

So, next time you find yourself mired in the throes of a heated debate, remember the unifying power of our shared past and the possibility of a harmonious future. We are all part of the same story, bound together by the threads of history, and perhaps, it's time to recognize that we are, at our core, one.

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