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I know that our perception of injustice can be dangerous, as it can create a thirst for revenge or so-called “justice.”

Thus have I heard: “In the ultimate world, there is no justice nor injustice… There just is.”
But we live in the conventional world, where justice and injustice are woven into the fabric of daily life, yin and yang, light and shadow. The choices we make matter.

For the most part, I find contentment in my daily life, even with its ups and downs. But when I witness harm being inflicted upon others, especially when it is deliberate, systemic, or denied, I feel compelled to speak out, to do what I can to bring justice to the table.

Because if we are willing to turn a blind eye to the suffering of others, especially when that suffering is intentionally inflicted, it is a sign that humanity has lost its way.

Our perception of injustice can be dangerous if it leads only to vengeance. There is a fine line between justice and revenge. But many traditions , legal, moral, spiritual, teach us that true justice is not so much about punishment, but about restoration, balance, and the protection of dignity and rights.

For me, if I were to remain silent in the face of injustice, I would become complicit in it. To justify inaction because “it’s not my problem” is to forget that our lives are interwoven.

Justice, then, is not an abstract ideal. It is a practice, a willingness to see, to feel, and to act. It requires courage, compassion.

You make some interesting points @Kotishka definitely food for thought to ponder.

One thing I try to keep in mind is that some are more fortunate than others when it comes to riding the waves of the ocean of samsara. Life’s circumstances are a mixed bag. Even among Buddhist practitioners, some have found a way to navigate the ups and downs with more ease, while others carry heavier burdens, making the journey more difficult.

But with practice, these burdens can gradually lessen over time. Bit by bit, the load becomes lighter, and the waters more familiar.

I luvs the Real Americans @Lionduck
Good people, not goods. Work machines.
A commodity.

Most of my virtual friends over the years have been from America.
When I was there in ye olde days... I liked much of what I saw and experienced.
It is kinda the best and worst of humanity and everything in between.

American very much are, what you see is what you get.
I think Donut Trump, might belong to the wurst side...

There are people in our lives who — even though they are or have been important to us — exhibit behavior that inevitably causes not only suffering but also becomes a potential disruptor, affecting our day-to-day routine. Like thorns or shrapnel beneath dead leaves, they latch onto us.

Some say they are the ones suffering; that we should remain calm and continue our abiding — being there for them, inviting them to meals, trying to be active with them, etc.

But at what point can one simply allow themselves a break from their presence? I mean, I hold no grudges nor ill will, but continuing to help or assist someone who is clearly manipulating you for their instrumental benefit — all while persisting in the very patterns they’ve been confronted about — feels like folly.

I know that our perception of injustice can be dangerous, as it can create a thirst for revenge or so-called “justice.”

I simply want to live and be surrounded by others who at least show some willingness to enjoy life and not harm or hate others. I know life is full of challenging times and difficult people, but until those arise, I’d rather keep my social sphere and home clean.

When can someone give up and let go? When do we draw the line between maintaining an equanimous mind and fostering a masochistic one?

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