The Light's Winning

"Well, once there was only dark. If you ask me, the light's winning."  True Detective


I look at Israel/Gaza, Syria, Iraq, shit, the whole Middle East and think either they'll wipe each other out in a giant cluster fuck or we (America and the UK) will supply them them with enough arms to wipe us all out.  I get absolutely convinced there is no hope for the human race because we are all selfish, self absorbed, narcissistic, arrogant, greedy and corrupt.  Honestly, I love to believe in the beauty of humanity but some days simply despair at the plain stupidity we wallow in.  Why does Big Brother, TOWIE, Jeremy Kyle and the Sun get such huge followings if we're not all inanely dumb?  
But.
I also remember that we are a species who have created symphonies, sculptures, cathedrals and civilisations of utter wonder.  I remember that I am planning to get married next year and am literally, as I write this, close to tears at the joy of confirming we have a wedding venue to declare our love and share it with others.  I remember how so many songs move me to tears for their lyrical allure; I remember how I am still amazed at complexity of emotions where laughter brings joy to many, as can tears.  I remember how a simple gesture of touching someone's arm, looking into someone's eyes or giving a hug can be momentous and moving at the right moment at the right time.  As humans we are a strange contradiction and the fact I can question this makes us utterly unique.
I dare to believe the light is winning and the conflicts, death and despair so many are facing is not the final word.  I don't believe God will intervene or humanity will find peace, because greed and arrogance will always be with us, but I do believe even an ounce of compassion and common sense can go a very long way.  
Remember, a single flame of a candle daring to push back the darkness is an incredibly powerful sight and brings hope not despair because we focus on the light not the darkness.

Focus on the light in your life and the lives of those around you.  Don't become a slave to selfishness.  You are more than that.

Peace.  x

Rolf Harris

I loved Rolf's Cartoon Club; it was epic.  Actually got excited when  it came on telly.  Rolf was a legend and there was no argument.  Even during his trial he was a legend in my eyes and I found the whole thing a farce because, after all, it was Rolf - he's not a beast like Saville was.  Then the guilty verdict came and my first reaction was, "They've made a mistake."  This guy became such an icon of kindness, fun and creativity it seemed impossible that he could be associated with paedophilia.

Now clearly entering into any sexual behaviour with children is wrong and thankfully it's one taboo in Britain that will always be abhorred no matter how other countries treat their children.  But what happens when someone, like Rolf Harris, encounters a situation where he cannot distinguish between right and wrong because of the celebrity blur?  I still don't believe Harris is a sexual predator  - misguided yes - predator, no.  Unfortunately also is how people instantly use the spotlight to make money and infamy for themselves.  Look at Vanessa Feltz.  Harris may have 'groped' her but let's not forget Feltz had no qualms about sacrificing dignity and decency for the limelight.  An abused and scared victim she is not.  A money grabbing charlatan she is.

In this culture of fear I don't know what to believe anymore and Harris is either a tragic result of an abusive culture from the 70s, a scapegoat, a fool or all three.  I want him to be the legend I remember because it is sad everyone is seen as a potential deviant nowadays but maybe the trash media has finally won and we have to be afraid of everything and everyone.

I hope not.

Peace.  x