Do Humans Ever Truly Get Better? Looking at history, one might wonder if we’re destined to repeat cycles of harm, tragedy, and trauma. Wars rage, scandals unfold, and acts of cruelty fill the news. Are we evolving, or is the percentage of “horrible people” constant, just wearing new masks? Behind every story of wrongdoing, there’s often a thread of pain—of hurt people hurting people. Trauma ripples outward, leaving scars on individuals and societies alike. Mental health is often at the core. A person who is supported, seen, and healed rarely lashes out in the same way. Yet mental health resources are stigmatized or inaccessible for so many. How can we grow collectively when individual well-being is often ignored? And then there’s happiness—an inside job, they say. But how do we reconcile personal happiness with the weight of the world’s suffering? How do we find the balance between healing ourselves and helping others? The truth is, humanity can get better. Change starts when we face our own wounds, rather than projecting them onto others. It begins with empathy, with curiosity instead of judgment, and with understanding that cycles of harm can be broken. So, the question is—can we break the cycle? Can we collectively choose healing over harm? What do you think: Are we destined to stay the same, or can we create a world where fewer people live in pain and cause it for others?
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