It is no wonder there is so much violence in the world. We as a species have inherited millions upon millions of years of animal instincts via the process of evolution. It was once the basis upon which our survival depended. But it appears as though these instincts have run amuck and may become the catalyst of our own ultimate demise as a species.
However, there is a solution to this conflictual and troubled nature. There is a way to transcend our responses of fight or flight and those grounded in fear. That is by consciousness.
Consciousness is the crown jewel of evolution. In fact, it can be thought of as the process of evolution itself. Through consciousness we can reflect back upon our feelings,thoughts, behaviors and actions.
We can chose peace over violence. We can chose how we evolve as individuals and a society. We have the potential and capacity to transform our anger into understanding and compassion. It is truly a choice and a way living.