“Be FOR something that benefits all people, rather than AGAINST those who polarize.
That is true leadership!”
– Jennifer Hough
When I first read this post, and saw the pic, I said to myself, “Eww, ants!” But then I realized the story was not about ants, it was about the destructive nature of “being against” another. Ants, as you likely know, work together in tremendous harmony out in the wild. However, this story talks about what happens when they start perceiving the idea of separating from each other, and perceiving another as an enemy or perpetrator.
When I first read this, it caused such clarity about what is going on right now in the world. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
WHO ROCKED THE JAR ?
If you collect 100 black ants and 100 red ants and put them in a glass jar, nothing will happen. But, if you take the jar, shake it violently and leave it on the table, the ants will start killing each other. Red ants believe that the black ants are the enemy, while the black ants believe that the red ants are the enemy, when the real enemy is the person who shook the jar!
The same is true in society.
Men vs Women
Left vs Right
Rich vs poor
Faith vs Science
Gossip, rumors, etc …
Before we fight each other, we must ask ourselves: “Who rocked the jar?”
– Author Unknown
A more powerful question for me is this: What can we do to build bridges of understanding between each other? We are all from the same Source; we have literally been in each others’ shoes in other lifetimes. Rich or poor, power hungry or gentle, gay or straight.
We must ask powerful questions. We can be angry because we were manipulated by the jar rockers… or, we can, together, put all of our energy into building something we ALL WANT.
Paradoxically, the jar rockers will also benefit. That’s true leadership!
With love,
Jennifer
xoxoxo
