Struggle

Are we constantly struggling? Or do we reinvent struggles in order to have a reason to fight?

As someone who had been ridiculously surrounded by progressive thought, I saw a different perspective on race relations, education, oppressed communities, and the list goes on. Growing up, I never had interest in politics, but now I am glad to actually see myself care. And while I still believe that these struggles exist, being outside of that bubble I trapped myself in as an undergrad has given me another perspective.

I think it is easy to translate a global issue into each related aspect of everyday life. Through both the subtleties and blatancies of human interaction, that struggle is there. But I couldn't help but feel intrigued when I heard about Ann Coulter's book "Guilty: Liberal Victims and their Assault on America". I think it is a step to even consider the opinion of a conservative political commentator, and a controversial one at that. But I believe many of us can benefit from hearing the contrary opinion, including myself. When I start reading again, perhaps I'll begin with this book.

Anyway, this isn't a blog of personal conclusions (well, my blogs never really are), but more of the start of my exploration on this concept of struggle. I think I am in dire need of a mentally stimulating coffee-shop conversation.