Today, my wa is disturbed. Our wa is disturbed.
Wa? Wa is a Japanese term the meaning of which is morphing here lately, but originally it meant harmony or peaceful unity. It applies to personal relationships, living environments, and even corporate boardrooms. It also meant peaceful community over individuality. It’s a strange concept for westerners to grasp especially those of us in the cult of individuality.
Which I am.
I am all about the individual.
But I am also all about harmony between individuals.
I made the mistake of turning on the news last Friday evening. Memphis Police released the Tyree Nichols video. I only caught the tail end of it, but it was enough to bring tears.
I am in a foul mood.
The world, this country, seems to get uglier and uglier. I posted on Facebook a meme I made. A few people liked it. One person commented. Nobody shared it.
Nobody.

I am so tired of hearing:
Continue reading“I don’t understand why he didn’t just… I don’t understand why she was wearing… I don’t understand why they won’t just fix their own country…”