Granted, I am a sensitive person. Some see that as weakness, bur I see it as great strength because I care about what is going on in the world and want to help. I would rather be sensitive then not to feel sympathy or empathy.
I have always felt that there is great injustices like racism, bigotry, discrimination, elitism, speciesism, oppression, unjust bias, sexism, prejudice, fanaticism, dogmatism, and other forms of hatred and misinformation about others in this world that are poison to lives whether you are the hater or hated.
When people have this narrow-minded view point on issues, it is hard to argue with them. Many of them are rude, arrogant, and hurtful because, let's face it, they just are not as progressed as someone who isn't a hate monger. So, the best way to deal with these people is to lead by example in many cases. Hopefully, they can see their error and become compassionate.
It is hard not to have bias as a human. Nurture and nature do play a lot in to it, of course. If you have had incorrect ideas that you were raised with, change them. As far as nature, I do not believe that we are born with hate. It is a learned behavior that goes back to nurture. It is okay to step out of the box that you were/are stifled it. Free yourself with knowledge. Learn as much as you can to become a positive, honest person.
Keeping your head in the sand helps no one, including yourself. Helping others saves you in effect. It gives you purpose and makes you a part of something bigger than you could ever imagine. Speak up for those who have had their voices taken away or cannot speak for themselves.
If we each only had a little more tolerance for those we come in contact with, the world would be a better place.
Standing up for what is right, true, moral, and ethical is not always the most popular, if popular at all, but it is worth it because you are important and so are others.
Make your voice heard!
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