Fake Truth

We're living in a society where "fake" is relevant
and facts are taken as suggestions instead of
truth. "Alternative facts" is the new phrase to
say when the truth doesn't work for you. You
can't say the truth isn't true when it doesn't work
for you. At least, that's how it used to be.

It's more obvious than ever before: we're living
in a divided country where the sides are clear
and no one wants to talk to each other. We're
set in our stubborn ways with our valid beliefs.

"I'm right!"
"You're wrong!!"
"Fake news! They're spreading fake news!!"
"Your opinion is wrong because it doesn't align with mine!"
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Adults acting like children. Can't even have a
simple conversation because blame gets thrown
around and everyone walks away. Yet the simple
conversations are the most difficult. There's a reason
why no one talks about politics and religion with
those closest to them, especially with those who
aren't on the same page as you. Don't go there.

I had a conversation with my Grandmother earlier
this summer. We're on the opposite ends of the
political spectrum. Though we were able to have
civil interactions and walk away with the same
caring relationship we have. Because we knew
we weren't going to change the others opinions.
The goal wasn't to agree or persuade the other
to change beliefs. 

Though we did agree on one thing.

Both parties need to meet in the middle in order
to accomplish anything. Yes, we're divided but
division shouldn't prevent anyone from getting
what needs to be done accomplished. And yet,
this is the society we're living in. Accusations
are being thrown around based on personal
beliefs. Lies are being said in silence. There's
too much disagreement to begin to find the
way to a conclusive middle.

I wonder how the current President's
behavior will shape the generation of
children who are growing up now. How
will his inability to take responsibility
and immature banter triple down to
the ones who are not able to vote? Will
they use his behavior as a lesson or an
excuse to how they will act as adults?
A lot of it boils down to how the
parents handle talking to their kids
about how the "leader" of this country
speaks about himself and others.


Don't call people losers or deny something that's true.
Don't let your insecurities dictate your actions.
Don't put blame on other people when you're the one at fault.

Take responsibilities for your mistakes a learn.
Keep your word when you say you're going to do something.
Accept the truth instead of calling it fake and lies.


Lessons are important,
for everyone. As an adult,
it can be difficult to
change your ways. But it's
not impossible. We need to
listen to one another without
automatic judgment. Though
it's very easy to do. We have
to quit the blame game because
no one wins. Calling each other
names and shutting each other
out is what children do. As a
society of grown adults, difficult
conversations need to be had in
order to see the other sides. We
may not have to agree with each other
but we need to understand one another
in order to move forward.

There's a hole being dug and
everyone's helping out, whether
you acknowledge it or not. The
hole is filled with voices talking
over each other. It's too loud
to comprehend what anyone is
actually saying. Nothing is getting
done because of the constant talking
and accusing. 


You may not agree with me. I may not agree with you.

We don't have to persuade
each other to believe in
how we individually feel.

You don't want to believe in what I do. I don't want to believe in what you do.

We do have to acknowledge each other as people and
find a way to work together.
To fill the hole with a sea of chaotic voices.

We do need to understand each other to get things
done without judgment, though it is difficult.

No one said living amongst others was easy. No one
said we're going to agree on everything.

It'll be difficult and uncomfortable at times.


But if we do nothing, we will fail future
generations. They'll look back to this
moment in time and see the map that got us
here. They'll wonder why we couldn't figure
things out. Why we couldn't get along
despite our differences of opinions. 


I think the majority of us can agree that
we all want what's best for our country. That
this divide isn't a productive way to live.


We can all do better.