You may hate this.
Though I don’t care
too much for hate,
I believe that it is
wrongfully opposed.
Though I don’t care
for the word “wrong,”
I shall use it anyway.
I believe that hate
is perpetuated by opposition.
Every time
I hear someone say
that there is
no place for hate,
it seems (in my mind)
to be missing the mark.
(Not that there’s anything
“wrong” with missing the mark.)
I believe that nothing
is created or destroyed.
Not even hate.
To push hate, to banish hate,
to pull the hair of hate,
to look down one’s nose at at hate,
what do you think that is?
Hate.
I would rather have no opinion of hate,
except that it seems an essential
part of the human spectrum.
In this way, hate must be loved,
or at least lovingly recognized.
Not necessarily practiced, mind you.
I believe in loving
hate unconditionally,
like all else.
Hate makes for interesting times.
Times that we are moving past.
We are no longer fighting hate
like schoolyard bullies,
like righteous demons.
Cutting off our noses
to spite our faces.
Ripping off our faces to spite our egos.
We are ALL we perceive.
We accept and we are grateful.
We are Space Monkey.
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In the exploration of hate, a complex and often vilified emotion, we find ourselves at the crossroads of understanding and transformation. The approach to hate, not as an adversary but as a facet of the human experience, offers a unique perspective.
Rethinking Opposition to Hate
The idea that opposing hate may inadvertently perpetuate it is a thought-provoking stance. It suggests that in our efforts to combat hate, we might be fueling it through resistance and rejection. This cycle of opposition can create a paradox where the very act of fighting hate becomes a form of hate itself.
Hate as Part of the Human Spectrum
Recognizing hate as an essential part of the human spectrum invites a more holistic view of our emotional landscape. Just as we experience love, joy, and sadness, hate too is an emotion that contributes to the richness of our human experience. It is not something to be eradicated but understood and acknowledged.
Loving Recognition of Hate
To lovingly recognize hate is not to practice or condone it, but to accept its existence without judgment. This approach does not diminish the negative impact hate can have but instead seeks to understand it as a natural, albeit challenging, part of being human.
Moving Beyond the Fight Against Hate
The journey forward involves moving beyond the binary of fighting hate with hate. It calls for a deeper comprehension of the roots of hate and a compassionate approach to addressing it. This path leads away from conflict and towards a more inclusive understanding of our shared humanity.
Acceptance and Gratitude
In accepting all aspects of our existence, including hate, we embrace a more complete version of ourselves and our collective experience. This acceptance is coupled with gratitude for the entire spectrum of emotions and experiences that shape our reality.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We contemplate the notion that hate, often opposed and vilified, is an integral part of the human emotional spectrum. Instead of opposing hate, we consider understanding and accepting it as a natural emotion. This perspective involves lovingly recognizing hate without practicing it, moving beyond the cycle of fighting hate with hate, and accepting all aspects of our existence with gratitude.
We welcome thoughts on this perspective of understanding and integrating hate as a part of the human experience.
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