Idealist at Heart

Chaotic/Neutral Good (D&D) View on "Patriotism"

We're not supposed to fully trust and follow authorities without thinking and aligning it with our own values first. Blind obedience toward one's government in the name of "patriotism" has proven to be the root of wars, genocide, and slavery throughout the human history. 

"One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. We must always remember that morality and humanity goes beyond the law and the government."

"That Girl Has Always Been A Little Off"

Take a moment to realize

that the line between instincts and delusions is so thin

Can we really blame the mental and the mad

the lunatic, the psycho, the schizo, the ones we call nuts?

Feeling crazy is inevitable sometimes

Knowing that we don't make any sense, yet feeling like it's the only explanation

Not knowing whether to trust people or our own unstable mind

And after so many betrayal, isn't it normal to betray people close to us in our thoughts? 

To be suspicious and questioning motives?

Is it instinct? Is it delusion?

Is it a careful and necessary approach? Or illogical, senseless accusation?

Where do we draw the line?

And some things aren't meant to be revealed

even truths can be buried

It's a never-ending quest,

the more we think the deeper the hole

Maybe I'm just a little screwed up in the head after all.

Humanity

Be aware of the world. Be suspicious and guarded. Be careful when it comes to trusting people. Know that this world isn't filled with people like you. There are wolves around trying to ruin your life. Be strong of whatever it is they throw you. For there is unimaginable strength within one's soul.

But whatever it is you've seen, whatever it is you've gone through, stay kind. Be compassionate and open and loving to the rest of the world. This world needs more goodhearted people more than it needs anything else. Being kind in a world this cruel isn't weakness, it is the ultimate sign of bravery. There are so many broken people around us, and we carry within us the power to heal.

I know that we, as human beings, are incredibly complex and layered. I know inside all of us, there are inhuman spirits living, waiting to be awaken. It's humane to have inhuman instincts. This is something so deep inside our flesh that we don't want to admit even to ourselves. This is our demon lurking in the dark. It's hideous but it's there. It may not always show on daily basis, but I'm sure when placed in unusual circumstances; tolerated by many people; or when nobody's watching, it dominates our thinking. This is why wars happen from the beginning of human history until maybe the end of the world.

But inside us there are also souls, and hearts, and empathy. Being kind is a choice, and think of how strong and graceful it is for us to choose kindness and spread love to a world that's been unkind to most. To defeat and suppress our demons. To create instead of destroy. To understand instead of judge people by their behavior, or worse, by things that they don't choose, things that don't define their worth.

People say or do the wrong things to each other all the time, but it is not wise to judge them because of these things. Ask. There are reasons. Forgive.

So for few people who are staying low in the background, supportive and unassuming, always there for others even when others let them down, thank you. I know people don't always appreciate you, I know you feel invisible more often than not. But wherever you are, you matter. You are the backbones of this world. You are strong, not because of your voice or position, but because of your heart big enough to carry everyone, when most hearts can only carry theirs alone. Please don't give up on your battle, and I hope you find happiness in life.