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