Of course there are. No one, no matter who, is perfect, we have basic biological instinct for self-preservation which can at times overtake the higher functioning emotions. But humanity has the capacity to do the near miraculous, as well, alas, great evil. I believe it may be a matter of perspective. A year ago, I hated everyone and everything, I was crushed and saw no light in the world. My experience changed me profoundly, I came to realize that there are so many caring people, and so much beauty in the world. I just had to choose to see it, and embrace it as a fundamental truth. Honestly, it was a real paradigm shift from where I was for years. Even now, I recognize that my childhood of abuse was rough, a raw deal I didn't deserve. And I am very bitter about that. But it no way means I can't embrace the light.
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