I must confess, I forgot all about this blog until an email notification about an anonymous comment showed up in my email inbox this morning. The anonymous comment author grossly misinterpreted a post that I had made (and actually deleted) ages ago that was a re post of some goofy content that I had found during some random internet search. I was accused of being hateful, and a few other things which I am not. It was mildly funny, because it was so off base, but also sad. It was sad because it made me realize that so many people today (like the anonymous commenter) launch witch hunts based upon their interpretation of reality, which is nothing more than a STORY if they do not care to ask, and determine the FACTS of a matter.
Leading by story and not by fact is a dangerous orientation! Leading by story does no good for anyone, and no good for a collective society. It breeds baseless contempt, creates anger, hostility, division, and in an extreme form violence.
I encourage you to always lead by seeking FACT. Do not lead with story. If we orient our lives and our interaction with those around us by seeking fact and truth, we will make the world a better place and a more peaceful place.
Cheers!
