We are so damn diverse with hidden strengths -- even neurotypicals -- like life in a forest, with the potential to empower each other. Life came from the damn stars, and evolved into all these weird things, and we are here part of it for maximum of a bit over 100 years like this. Yet ~11,100 generations of "us" have existed before us and more will most certainly come, and if not as humans, life will probably continue anyway.
What's really mind-blowing for me is what I learned on my quest to understand why people do the most horrendous things. And we see that a big part is Dark Traits, which is documented to be very prevalent among the most powerful people.
Psychopathy, for example, can be genetic and according to recent studies even exists in cats.
It's an evolutionary thing to survive (of course can be developed during life as well). And as it became less useful of a set of traits for cats to survive, it receded in prevalence.
So, 1. If I was a primary psychopath and didn't really feel any emotional empathy, shame, or guilt, it would be a lot harder not to serious harm other living things over the course of my life, than if I had strong emotions here.
Which means, 2. it can be rooted-out over time, by shaping the world to make compassion more desirable/effective for anyone's self-interest of survival and essential needs. And if humans are more compassionate such a massive part of the suffering and injustice would go away.
And this, I think, is beautiful.
Even with this, I feel it's important to say, to still be wary of some people. Even if you see a good side or core in them, they might not be able to connect to it, or stay connected, but put on a mask to act as though you moved them, to later exploit you.
Fun fact: I consider Earth a star as well so we're still literally on a star. :D
This made me smile. I like the perspective :) I have no idea if it's true or not, or how relevant the definition of a star is here. Now quickly, find cover, before anyone might come trying to correct this!