Siege mentality

The problem with politics and social media is that many now believe that their views are under attack.

This siege mentality is one filled with scarcity.

If you believe that you are being attacked then you are going to look at your current resources and hold tightly. You become worried about yourself first.

Worst, you might even turn to someone who doesn’t actually align with your values that promises order.

It’s worth examing how we contribute to this:

Are my words filled with combative language

or

Am I working towards building a better future together?

[Someone with plenty and in power is unlikely to move. Someone without enough struggles to have their voice heard. Where it gets interesting are those that lie in between.]