Stable Change

The idea that a more open society is less violent and therefore more stable definitely has its pros and cons.  I do not think that giving angry citizens the opportunity to speak their minds would be less violent. If you think of anger like an addiction, it is clear to see that speaking about it in a healthy way is beneficial, but speaking about it in a negative way leads to the addiction once again. Addicts with serious substance abuse problems do not go out right away to talk about how much they love drinking and blacking out right after they get out of rehab or they will relapse. If you take this mindset into consideration of angry citizens speaking about anger, then it will most likely end up with more anger. To take it to another extreme, some serial killers do not realize their habits or way of thinking until someone else speaks about it and open their minds to that concept. On the other hand, if angry citizens were to speak their minds in a peaceful way that is asking for change rather than just complaining, then I could see where there is the chance for a less violent community. To a certain extent, the government will either be on everyone’s minds or absolutely no one’s minds. Those who are invested in economics and tradition will most likely always be willing to consider the government no matter what the issue is. Others will never trust the government because, no matter what party is primarily in charge, there is simply not enough trust there for someone to fully commit to the idea. Stable change is a difficult idea mainly because every single person is completely different. Everyone has different passions, different stories, different goals, and different motives. These factors play a big role in who we are and become. An angry citizen might very well have good reason to be angry in their own mind, but when considering if they should be able to be angry aloud to everyone, it is important to note that their reasons for being angry might be the exact same reasons someone is unconditionally kind. I do not think that a more open community will lead to a stable change. I am not sure that even a more open government will lead to stable change. I think it is a combination of both of those things as well as the willingness to truly learn that will bring change. Anger does not have to be the only emotion shown by an angry person. They can be passionate, hurt, loving, open, accepting, and more. We should not focus on anger, but rather focus on the other emotions that might be perceived as angry. Passion is one of those. We as a community and as a nation need to listen to people, not just hear them. We will continue living in the same patterns until people start realizing that nothing will change unless every single person looks within and finds what they personally need to change to make this world a better place. That might be a stable change, but when looking within, it is harder to find balance and acceptance with your true emotions.