The truth is that humans want to feel secure.

The problem with this compulsive positioning practice is that it causes us to believe in the falsehood that we are more different than we are alike.

We are much more alike than we are different, in wanting security, happiness, loving relationships, for our children to thrive, to have purposeful work, to play, and so much more.

I think about my next door neighbors. We chat. We know each other’s children’s names and pets. We share cups of sugar and watch out for one another. No doubt they have different opinions about some things than me. But it doesn’t matter because we are in relationship. I would jump to help them as they would willingly help me.

This situation is different because we have gotten to know one another in the context of life in general–not a narrow talking point on social media. We met each other expecting to get along. Each of us showed up with an expectation of being in relationship.

So, what’s going on online? How are we each showing up and for what purpose? What are we searching for?

What if, when we find ourselves trolling online for people who agree or disagree with us, that we take that as a signal that we are feeling vulnerable?

And what if, after recognizing our vulnerability, we decide to chose a different behavior that actually changes what is happening both inside and outside of us?

What if we decided to unify around the idea of love? What if we amplified love as the key to our security?

In order to amplify love, we must be willing to be aware of and awake to our own needs and vulnerabilities. Life is so much better when we are in the mindset of amplifying love. Let’s do this together, shall we?