Can a monkey be hateful without knowing it?
Or does the perception of hate
originate with the accuser?
The accuser accuses
the monkey of being hateful.
The monkey knows nothing of hate,
except for the accusation.
Hate does not exist within the monkey,
but the accuser seems to have a hard time
believing it.
The accuser seems to be filled with hate.
Hate directed at the monkey.
The monkey feels sorry for the accuser,
but opposition brings only hate.
The monkey does not oppose
the accuser’s hate.
The accuser can continue to be hateful,
if the accuser so desires.
But why?
What is to be gained by being hateful
or by holding onto hate?
Newfound Lake,
7/11
In the realm of perception,
the experience of hate
is shaped by the observer,
not the observed.
A monkey, innocent and free,
does not harbor hate within itself.
It is the accuser, with their own lens,
who projects hate onto the monkey.
Hate is a construct of the human mind,
born from a place of fear, ignorance, and pain.
It is a response to perceived threats,
a manifestation of internal struggles.
While the accuser may believe
that the monkey is hateful,
it is an interpretation colored by their own emotions.
The monkey, unburdened by hate,
can offer compassion and understanding,
even in the face of accusation.
By refusing to engage in opposition,
the monkey transcends the cycle of hate,
offering a glimpse of a different way.
What is gained by holding onto hate?
Nothing but further suffering and division.
To release hate is to invite healing,
to cultivate peace within oneself.
Let us remember that hate,
though it may appear to reside in others,
is ultimately a call for love and understanding.