Prejudice is Contagious!
It starts with loyalty to our “tribe”
as inherited biases are passed down
through generations and repeated
as insidious expressions of belonging.
We are constantly being conditioned
by our culture — absorbing stereotypes
from media and family traditions
without questioning them.
Repeating false narratives
until they feel true.
By judging others to mask
our own insecurity or past rejection.
Many often fold to peer pressure
by adopting certain prejudices
in order to fit into a certain group.
I often thought that there was
something wrong with me
because I was a “loner”
for most of my life but I now realize
that it was the best decision
I could have done for myself.
Allowing “Tribalism” to take hold
by dividing humanity into “safe”
and “threatening” categories.
Us vs. Them thinking only divides us.
By limiting our own life experiences
and education which lead to narrow perspectives.
Dehumanizing others — by forgetting
that every person carries the same longing
to be seen, loved and valued.
So, What’s the antidote?
Empathy, Education and Courage.
Each act of understanding
weakens the chain of inherited bias.
With love, smiles & heartfelt gratitude,
Gene
A Monday Morning Message from Gene Krackehl
as inherited biases are passed down
through generations and repeated
as insidious expressions of belonging.
We are constantly being conditioned
by our culture — absorbing stereotypes
from media and family traditions
without questioning them.
Repeating false narratives
until they feel true.
By judging others to mask
our own insecurity or past rejection.
Many often fold to peer pressure
by adopting certain prejudices
in order to fit into a certain group.
I often thought that there was
something wrong with me
because I was a “loner”
for most of my life but I now realize
that it was the best decision
I could have done for myself.
Allowing “Tribalism” to take hold
by dividing humanity into “safe”
and “threatening” categories.
Us vs. Them thinking only divides us.
By limiting our own life experiences
and education which lead to narrow perspectives.
Dehumanizing others — by forgetting
that every person carries the same longing
to be seen, loved and valued.
So, What’s the antidote?
Empathy, Education and Courage.
Each act of understanding
weakens the chain of inherited bias.
With love, smiles & heartfelt gratitude,
Gene
A Monday Morning Message from Gene Krackehl
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