Reflecting upon the present

Medium is unfortunately filled up with negative comments and prospects due to such events as the launch of Trump administration, the rise of right-wing movements, refugee problems and stagnant economies. However, many know that their comments are to be made for positive changes motivated by sincere hope to be and do good not only to themselves but also to the entire humanity.

Hence, I don’t want to be further negative about the present situation. At the same time, I believe I am also allowed to be heard negatively by critiquing the prevalent highly-committed resistance to the seemingly deteriorating political as well as natural climates. In short, I could not but feel an absence of the present.

It is relatively easy to project problems unto specific targets. However, the more relevant to broader society the more unlikely problems are taking place outside anyone’s everyday life. Virtually everyone holds more or less stakes, such that s/he feels naturally is qualified to make comments.

Changes would not be possible without changes in each individual. The problem is how. It seems to me that we got used to making promises. It is obvious that those who make promises to bring about something better are committed to doing good towards the future. However, promises can be empty. Moreover, promises can obscure what is really wrong at the moment of promising by the very act of promising.

My proposal is to look closely at the act of promising. We need not stop appreciating will to changes for the better. But, I perceive that we can be much more tolerant about slow changes of others, especially those who might be holding different beliefs which must be grounded in different realities. Let’s stop blaming for anyone’s inaction. Rather, try to represent them and incorporate their problems into your promises. I’ve been feeling that our kindness is being challenged as well as analytical skills.