Reply #173: Its an unfortunate part of our nature

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We are a learning species. Our basic instinct is to struggle together and look out for each other. But there are always aberations. And as we grow older the learned difficulties of life begin to override our basic impulses. We learn to look out for ourselves rather than being concerned about those around us. We learn to get ours before someone else takes it. We learn to hit before being hit.

Fortunately the nasty things in life are not the only things we learn. Hopefully the things in your life are teaching you hope as well. So when you meet a person remember that you are teaching them about the world. That you are part of their life experience and show them what to expect of the world. And you are teaching them how to treat you.