" We have explored the
earth, discovered the cure for numerous diseases and even ventured into space.
Despite all of our achievements, some of us are as yet to see each other as
human beings. Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum
of hatred for a minimum of reason".
One of the hardest things in life I have learned is about
racism. Not to hate the racist. If you do that you are only perpetuating the
cycle of hate. Instead you must foster compassion
for all God's children. In the face of
hatred, only love can triumph.
I am still coming to terms with this. It seems human nature to face anger with anger, hatred with hatred. However I know this moves nothing forward and creates a cycle of devastation. It is now my mission to be a compassionate person, not only in the face of racism, but in all life's adversities. I am thankful God has put people in my life to teach me this valuable lesson for myself, but more importantly for Aiden. I truly believe in practising what you preach.
"It demands great spiritual resilience not to hate the hater whose foot is on your neck, and an even greater miracle of perception and charity not to teach your child to hate." -James Author Baldwin
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