The cruelty of high school astonishes me sometimes. How people can be utterly heartless amazes me. I cannot understand why people hurt one another. We all share this world. Why make it unenjoyable for each other?
You know, I often post about the power of music and how music could bring about peace. I truly believe this: there is nothing more powerful than collaboration. Yet, I feel disheartened and I lose faith in humanity when I see instances of bigotry, racism, discrimination, and bullying.
I pride myself in being accepting of other people. I realize that not everyone gets along with everyone else. That's not wrong. What's wrong is that people see things they don't agree with, people they view as outsiders, and opinions they do not share and choose to impose their ideas upon others. This can come in many ways.
I'm a music kid. I'm teased all the time. I completely understand where victims are coming from. I, too, know how hopeless it can feel. But what I cannot understand is where the bullies come from. I've heard that their self confidence is diminished and to make up for their insecurities, they put down others.
All I ask is that the world be a better place. A place where people from every life can celebrate who they are. Where no one discriminates. No one judges. No one hates.
I honestly think music is part of that mission. If we can sing together, we can grow together.
