Forward Progression

Perception is often very skewed. More and more it seems we as a people, as a nation, as a loose conglomeration of hyper diversified individuals, are trying to reconcile with the mistakes of the past. Whether it be the subjugation of gender, the abuse and exploitation of minorities, or the general capacity for cruelty that has manifested itself throughout the generations. The reality is that humanity is vastly flawed(as seen above), yet that doesn’t discount the possibility of redemption. While evil is twined into our DNA– pre-programmed essentially to enact destruction at will– it is imperative that we recognize the present. Time and ages, dissertations and ruminations, are spent in countless hours of attempting to construct a universal consciousness that is still reverberating from the countless hurts of centuries past. Time will continue on ticking, more hurts will replace the newly healed ones, leaving masses of scar tissue to flourish into the future. In essence, progress is the act of moving forward, should we not attempt that? or should we staunchly hold onto these horrors of the past? Is it easier to not let go? To exist in prolonged victimization? I think so. I know so. It is much easier to apportion blame than to initiate a cathartic forward progression by coming to terms with this inner insurrection. Regardless, the scar tissue of America is impressive in its history, yet the flaw and redemption of humanity lies in the capability to destroy and create, it is only a matter of perception.