I used to get
really angry at people that were racist, but now that I’m older and wiser, my
heart actually feels sorry for people like that. Here’s my take on racism.
Back down memory lane...
I can remember
back to when I was in high school. I had a lot of friends from all backgrounds.
As a matter of fact, my best friend
was white. I had Latino friends, African-American friends, Asian friends, White
friends, etc. You name it! I had friends from all cultures and I loved it! We didn't see color. We had fun with one another because we all shared some of the
same interests. Things like: music, dance, certain classes we took together, family
life, and plans on what we were going to do with our futures. And I can’t leave
out the fact that there was plenty of laughter, joking, and good times back in
the day.
That leads me to what I’m
about to discuss.
How could
anybody live their life disliking and/or hating a person because of the color
of their skin? I just can’t wrap my mind around that. I couldn't imagine living
my life hating a particular race JUST BECAUSE. It’s pure ignorance and makes
absolutely no sense to me whatsoever.
Now, I can
understand if you don’t like a particular
person, but the whole race? Really? What could you possibly be getting out of
this? Why do you choose to be so mean, evil, and hateful? Is it because you
were taught to hate other races? Did you grow up in a racist household? Do you come
from a family that feels like they’re more entitled than others? Look, there could
be all kinds of reasons WHY, but I
would like to challenge you to do something for me.
Open yourself up
to new relationships of different races. Learn to give people of other races a
fair shot. Don’t be so quick to judge them by the color of their skin. You
could be missing out on great relationships! Learn to look at people’s character as opposed to the color of
their skin.
Now let me ask you a
question: Do you
honestly think that everybody in your race has your best interest at heart? Do you
think that everybody in your race can do no wrong? When I turn on the news
I see all races doing VERY bad
things in this world: Rape. Murder. Committing robberies. Burglarizing people’s
homes. Watching child porn behind closed doors, although to the public, they're a well-respected person. Molesting children and ruining their lives.
Shooting up schools and colleges, etc. And GUESS WHAT? It’s not just ONE
race doing these horrible things. It’s ALL races!
I said all of
that to make this point. People are people! You’re gonna have your bad apples
in every race. So you have no right to point fingers at a particular race. You
just don’t! Every race has bad people and there’s no arguing that!
I myself am a
fun-loving, giving, outgoing, funny, and all around great person to know. I am
true to being myself! I love life! I value life! I enjoy life! And I love
people for who THEY are.
I’ll leave you with this: There’s SO much going on in this world. We ALL need one another whether you
want to accept it or not. We need more peace, love, and togetherness.
I encourage you
to stop being closed-minded. Learn to be kind to others and be a good person.
Stop putting all of your negative energy into this world. Look at people in a
different light for a change.
I’m sure YOU’RE not perfect yourself. Nobody is.
Just like everybody else, you have your own issues that you deal with too. No matter
how much money you have, where you live, status, or whatever the case may be. You’re
not exempt from anything in this world.
Really take a
look at who YOU are as a person and make some positive changes in your life.
Move forward and change how you view other people. You’ll be freer as a person.
I’m sure of it!
Do you realize
how much energy it takes to be mean and hateful? How could anybody be TRULY
happy with hate in their hearts? I just don’t see how that’s possible. Let go
of negative energy and live life with peace in your heart!
PEACE…There’s nothing like it!
- Stephanie Lahart (Author & Poet)
- Stephanie Lahart (Author & Poet)
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