IC Inbox: Empatheias

[young_oldman]

[Your birds might get a little plump on bird seeds. Just saying.]

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[young_oldman]

We've been here for over a year with no clear path ahead to our homes. All things considered, it's remarkable that tempers have mostly held all the way until now. [The ever-sticky business of managing people.]

There needs to be more awareness of both the good and bad in our communities so that there is no confusion or doubt of where we stand with each other. There may be a vocal minority, but surely there must be a silent majority that disagrees with them. If we could bring their voices out more frequently...

[He sighs.] ...perhaps it is a dream though. To wish for unity from different strokes and walks of life.

[letteropener]

Of course it is a dream. All goals must begin somewhere, with a dream -- often a dream that seems impossible, that goes so far beyond what is that only a dream can begin to encompass it.

And that dream provides the strength and clarity to proceed. The will to move forward. The first steps on a long road. That is how dreams become reality -- with effort, hard work, perseverance, and hope.

[young_oldman]

Your Highness has experience ruling a kingdom for many centuries; has there ever been a situation similar to the conflict we face here that called for your wisdom?

[letteropener]

Equestria was founded when three pony tribes, on the brink of conflict, instead put aside their differences to create a nation of peace and harmony. But that was not without its difficulties, of course -- though perhaps not the same as this.

[young_oldman]

[Interesting. Three tribes...just like three warlords.] And how were such difficulties navigated?

[letteropener]

Their three assistants, much wiser sorts than the leaders in such ways, found common ground where the leaders had found enmity. Such harmony not only did great good in the world, but it showed the leaders the value of friendship as well.