A Resurrection of Spirit
We are Human, All Too Human
In Nietzsche’s “Human, All Too Human” he says that the Resurrection of the Spirit is based on the following:
“On a political sickbed a people is usually rejuvenated and rediscovers its spirit, after having gradually lost it in seeking and preserving power. Culture owes its peaks to politically weak ages. “
After seeing the rise of Trump, the Tea Party, and the full-frontal assault on a woman’s right to choose and voter rights, there is a big attempt to preserve power by the Right in this country.
While we are not out of the woods with this level of Fascism in our country, and we need to root it out of the darkest corner and fight it tooth and nail, I can’t help but wonder if we’ll usher in a newer American spirit.
There are bright spots emerging. My children are more open with their lives, they express themselves more. They connect and communicate with their peers in ways I never did at their age.
It’s not just the technical aspect of that connection, but it’s a big part, children these days are exploring the meaning of their sexualities, partnerships, social justice, and environmental justice.
While it remains to be seen, some of these idealistic kids will get into politics and eventually outnumber the old white-haired men desperately trying to hold on to power and nostalgia of an age that never existed for nonwhite people.
Yet, to get there will involve more turmoil and upheaval, and we haven’t seen the last of Trump-like Nazis, riots, school shootings, racism, and assault on women and minorities. Let’s hope that there are more good people willing to step up and “hold the line,” so we can build a new country, one that is more inclusive and kind.
I believe it can be done.
