Why are empathy, acceptance and support actually needed? Why does society have to invest in these standards and make them (back) important values? Many people do not feel supported in today’s society. People with a different culture, sexual orientation, etc. are almost routinely excluded due to the fact that their culture/behaviour is unknown to “normal” (= closest to the average) people. (= neophobia)
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, doubts about the meaning and nature of life can be positive to get through the logical need for freedom. I also said that this required courage. But this is not the only essential, support is also important. Even the “strongest” person will not be able to fully utilize his * freedom without support because other people condemn him for his path of life or take measures that limit his freedom. So it is indeed necessary that society changes and that we shift the focus (back) to humanity and connectedness, instead of individual interest and exclusion. Ultimately, this has the most beneficial effect for every individual, because we all need each other.
I, for example, experience a lack of support with regard to existence. The uncertainties and unpredictabilities of life are a challenge for human who want to understand and control everything. In the light of the universe, every person is extremely small and that’s why, in my opinion, all human (a numerically still negligible species) should work together as much as possible. Everything becomes easier with understanding and support, also living with existential difficulties. Security is an excellent antidote to existential fear. As an expert by experience I am firmly convinced of this proposition.
*For ease of reading, I speak of him or his (masculine pronouns) in this blog post, of course women or others are meant equally well.
The Idealist 