Tuesday, December 01, 2020

The Divisive Durian

Why do some people find the durian irresistible while others find it repulsive?



Why do Asians find dog meat delicious while Westerners find it cruel?

Why do the Chinese offer food to the deceased while Westerners offer flowers?

Why so some burn incense while others candles?

Why do some refrain from eating cow’s meat, while others detest pig’s, and yet others are vegetarian?  

Why do some love a cup of tea with a book while others enjoy loud music and dancing?

Why do some love long distance running in the country while others run on a treadmill in front of a TV?

Why do young people feel they can be rude while demanding justice while older people refuse to engage until the young act respectfully?

Why do some feel equality is paramount while others stress hierarchy?

Why do some treasure freedom while others order?

Why do some stress care while others respect?

Why do some feel anything is permissible while others feel purity is sanctity?


Quantum mechanics has taught us that light can be both particle and wave.  

Chaos theory has taught us that things that look completely random can exhibit beautiful patterns. 


Why can’t we accept that things that may look antagonistic can be two sides of the same underlying reality, and try to truly understand that reality, instead of fighting only for our own version of “truth”?



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