#Theweekthatwas @ 16/03/2025
An emotionally-draining week, taught me that:
Being principled is admirable; being dogmatic, not so
If the desire for the correct outcome is stronger than our desire to be right, then debating becomes an art form
If your principles and decisions remain constant across different groups of people, congratulations; if not, your biases have the better of you
Wisdom amplifies through patience
Sadly, some judge crimes against humanity differently depending on who's committing the crime or who the victims are
We live in times when criminals are applauded while protesters against such criminals are arrested and deported
Reciprocity should never be expected but should always be fulfilled
Charity isn't simply a get out of sin free card
If my mantra is purely "me and my family", then I'm missing out on community
How you define who "your community" is, can make a significant difference to your decision-making
Commemorating the fallen together reminds us of the fragility of individuals and the strength in community
