We use fear to hide our hatred.
Butterfly Sand
Curiosity run amok . . .
We use fear to hide our hatred.
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That is SO true! And there are a lot of fearful folks out there.
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And I wonder what is behind that fear…
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Ignorance. In the proper sense of the word. Lack of education, if you will.
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Agreed! There are also those who don’t even attempt to hide their hatred. They show it every day in violent ways. Just look at the news.
Ginger
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It is easier to protect yourself from what you can see. It is the unseen that is so dangerous.
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And hatred is something not understood…understand it and it loses its power over you 🙏🏽
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Well said!
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like any bully
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Yes
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And it bleeds into everything that way.
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It is insidious.
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Poignant and true! Happy Labor Day weekend my friend. 💛
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Thank you! You too.
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💛🤗
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And, unfortunately, it works.
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Yes.
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So true and or avoidance.
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Yep.
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