I have noticed that there is a problem with holding grudges for far to long within the community. Forgiveness is power, and letting go of someone’s transgressions takes person who’s secure in their path in life.
I have noticed that some community members are treated different than others within the community by TYT staff. Though conversations it has been revealed to me there seems to be a culture of favoritism. This is expressed through grudges, slights, and recounting behavior that is consider abhorrent.
This not attempting to forgive, and not letting go seems to be systemic. I have posted about the problem with disgruntled former hosts. Current hosts held out of favor. Also grudges that are held for far too long with other progressive host / communities.
Steaking a flag in the ground regarding unity, and reconciliation is commendable. So why not hold your door open for the far left? Hope is fostered through reconciliation, and understanding not through domination. Could any of these people done something so wrong that you must not attempt to let go of a grudge?
Additionally when you extend your hand for forgiveness you may be surprised at the response.
I would love to see Francesca, Emma, and Ana have a sit down with one another without cameras. Perhaps they would talk things out? Especially if each could have the intention to talk out animosity instead of rekindling it.
I would also love to see Sam, and Cenk talk to one other in private as well. Not via text, face to face. I think there could be fences that are mended by an honest effort here. It takes desire, and that is what puzzles me.
How could we honestly have hope without our thought leaders making this effort? Would we allow ourselves to act like someone that holds a leadership position who thinks forgiveness is tantamount to weakness?
I don’t mean to upset anyone, although to me it seems to have started with Hassan. I think this was peculiar conflict to have been kept alive for so long. I would applaud an honest attempt to let go of this hostility in favor of a honest dialog. We would all be better off if these communities could come together.
This is my wish for the world, this is my wish for TYT’s community.
I know there is animosity toward me. I am not telling you to hold on to it, or not. I can just tell you I don’t hold any grudge against anyone here. It seems far too cumbersome to hold on to pain that long, and not let it go.
So let me say I forgive anyone that has held this contempt against me. I would hope they find it in their hearts to forgive me for my bombast, zeal, or anything else they hold against me.
If you have a problem with me message me, post it here. I promise to address it with honesty, demure. I wish everyone a brilliant day.
The sometimes odious,
Civitasvox
Aaron Baker
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