Dear America,
I want to begin with this:
I love you.
I really, truly do.
I lived in your cities. I walked your campuses. I sat in your coffee shops, dreaming of building something that could change the world.
America was where I studied. Where I discovered my voice.
Where I fell in love with ideas that reshaped my life.
Where I started Mindvalley, with nothing but ambition and a belief that anything was possible.
For a full decade, you were my home.
And in many ways, you still are.
I may live elsewhere now, but I still identify as American more than anything else.
Because America—the idea of America—isn’t just geography.
It’s a frequency. A dream. A promise that inspired not just me, but billions of people around the world.
What we loved about you
We loved your optimism—the way you believed anything was possible.
We loved your rebels—the ones who spoke truth to power and rewrote the rules.
We loved your Martin Luther King Jr., whose voice still echoes across continents.
We loved your Silicon Valley, that dared to invent the future.
We loved your Apple, born in a garage, changing the way we connect.
We loved Burning Man, a wild celebration of freedom, creativity, and community in the desert.
We loved your poets, your scientists, your dreamers.
You were never perfect. But damn—you had soul.
You were the lighthouse.
The messy, brilliant, complicated beacon we looked toward for what was possible.
But lately… that light feels like it’s flickering.
What the world sees now
In just six months, this is what the world has seen:
– Threats to abandon NATO, the alliance that preserved peace for generations.
– Pointless trade wars where everyone loses.
– Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty, while the Earth burns.
– And now—bombs falling on Iran.
Another unwinnable war in the Middle East.
A war your people swore they’d never allow again.
Not after Iraq.
Not after Afghanistan.
And it’s not just the outer world we see you destroy.
We see you tearing yourselves apart from within.
- Immigration raids that tear apart families and have caused LA to burn.
- Politicians who sound like children while openly taking bribes.
- Tax cuts for billionaires, while those struggling now actually have to pay more in taxes.
- A climate movement abandoned by the very country where it was born.
And yet—I’m writing this letter with an open heart.
Because I haven’t given up.
This week, I’m helping my son apply to U.S. universities. We’re preparing for a tour of East Coast campuses. Then, I’m driving from South Dakota to Yosemite, with stops at Mount Rushmore and the great open spaces I fell in love with.
I want to show my son America. Because I still believe in what America can be.
But I also cannot stay silent—not as a lover of your culture, not as a global citizen.
This spiral you’re in?
It must be named. And it must be stopped.
Because true friends don’t stay silent when they see you crashing.
The spiral was not a mystery. It was a choice.
Every war.
Every broken treaty.
Every erosion of trust.
It didn’t just happen. It was chosen through voting decisions.
By people who, often unknowingly, chose:
- Ego over empathy.
- Charisma over character.
- Soundbites over substance.
And I don’t blame you.
You were caught in a storm of propaganda. You were tired, misled, afraid.
But we need to be honest:
When you vote for leaders who enable war, destabilize peace, and govern through vengeance, you are not just voting for policy. You are voting for self-destruction.
What happened to service?
A great American president once said:
“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy
Another said:
“We must never remain silent in the face of injustice.” – Barack Obama
Even Ronald Reagan once called America a “shining city upon a hill.”
What happened to that America?
Now we see leaders who sow division instead of unity.
Who thrive on conflict rather than compassion.
Who look not to serve, but to rule.
And as Sun Tzu warned:
“Some men would set their own nation ablaze, just to be king over the ashes.”
Can you recognize them?
Because now more than ever, you must.
America, you’ve always known how to tell the story. Now it’s time to live it.
Think of your heroes.
The ones you’ve shown us on screen for decades.
Will Smith in Independence Day.
Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible.
They save the world, not just themselves.
They protect their families, but they also rise to a higher mission.
That’s what made us fall in love with you.
Your heroes were never selfish.
They were flawed, yes. But they stood up for something bigger.
So why, in real life, do you so often vote for the opposite?
Your vote is not just yours
I say this with love—and urgency:
Your vote doesn’t just affect your neighborhood. It affects the entire planet.
- It affects the air we all breathe.
- The treaties we all depend on.
- The peace we all hope for.
- The future our children will inherit.
This is no longer about party loyalty or economic policy.
This is about consciousness.
This is about whether the most powerful country on Earth will continue to operate from fear and ego —
Or rise into wisdom and service.
What the world needs from you now
We don’t need another American empire.
We need an American elder.
Not one who dominates. One who guides.
Not one who fears. One who serves.
Because you were never meant to be a fortress.
You were meant to be a lighthouse.
But a lighthouse cannot fulfill its purpose if it forgets to shine inward first.
You taught us to dream. Now we’re asking you to dream again.
The world doesn’t hate you.
We’re not laughing at you.
We’re just watching… and hoping.
Hoping that the America we believed in is still in there.
The next time you march in the streets,
March for all of us.
Not just for the poor or hungry in your zip code.
But for the citizens of our shared planet who need you to shine again.
And when the time comes…
Vote with your heart. And with your higher self.
The choice is yours
Not every election is a turning point.
But some are.
And the one you’re facing now?
This is that moment.
You can vote for leaders who turn the world into a battlefield.
Or vote for those who understand that true power is service.
You can choose:
- Ego or evolution
- Division or destiny
- Fear or future
The world is not asking you to be perfect.
We are simply asking you to remember who you are, at your best.
The America that marched with MLK.
That wrote the Moonshot speech.
That created iPhones, NASA, jazz, and the dream that all humans are created equal.
That’s the America we still believe in.
That’s the America the world needs.
Let that be the America you choose.
— Vishen
Founder, Mindvalley
Citizen of Earth.
Forever shaped by the promise of America.
PS: This letter isn’t just mine—it’s a conversation we all need to have. I’d love to hear how this landed for you. What do you believe America still stands for? What does it need to stand for?
Share your comments below.
Let’s make this a space for reflection, dialogue, and hope.
958 Responses
You surprised me in a positive way. I really liked that you positioned yourself in this egoic game of powerful, childish and cruel people that is at stake. Being aligned with spiritual causes cannot be the same as being disconnected in such a crucial and inhumane moment as this.
Congrats!
Thank you Vishen for expressing what is in so many hearts around the world, including mine. America was always seen to be a world leader in so many aspects of life that other countries and people around the world aspired to emulate or be a part of. It’s very sad to see how that has crumbled and become a shadow of itself, and continues to spiral into disarray. I know there are many of its people that still have and exhibit the wonderful qualities that once shone out to the world and my hope is that the America we once all came love and respect can again earn back the respect of all people both within USA and around the world. To work shoulder to shoulder with ALL other nations to make the world a better and more peaceful place for all humanity today. Join and champion a worldwide movement to make this planet more liveable and sustainable for all people today and future generations.
Dear Vishen,
Thank you for your heartfelt letter. I appreciate the time, care, and vulnerability it took to share your deep connection with America and your reflections on its current challenges. Your words—poetic and impassioned—remind us that this nation is not just a land, but a living idea that has impacted lives around the world, including your own.
As an American born and raised in this great nation, I carry an immense love for the promise that is America. And like you, I have watched it stumble, rise, evolve, and face incredible tests of will and unity over the years. But I must lovingly take issue with a few of your assertions, not to reject your concern, but to share a different lens through which many of us see what’s unfolding.
You speak of a flickering light. I see a rekindling flame.
You suggest America is spiraling. I see America, once again, wrestling with its destiny—not in despair, but in transformation.
Yes, we are imperfect. Always have been. That is the soul of a nation built not on bloodlines or borders, but on the audacity to self-correct. Our founding was revolutionary not because we got it right from the start, but because we dared to form “a more perfect Union”—knowing perfection is a pursuit, not a possession.
I support President Trump. Not because I agree with every tone or tactic, but because I see a leader who has never stopped fighting for the American people—for seniors, for veterans, for our servicemen and women, and for the hard-working men and women who ask for little but give everything.
He has fought for prosperity and freedom not just for the powerful, but for every citizen who still believes in the American Dream. His policies lifted millions, including communities long ignored by career politicians. And beyond politics, he has quietly given of his time, his talents, and his wealth to causes that rarely make the headlines—because he chose to give in silence, not for applause. That’s a lesson in service worth learning from.
This is a man who—flawed, yes, like all of us—took a bullet and kept going. That, in itself, says something deeper than politics ever could. He leads with grit. He gets back up. And he continues to give—even when misunderstood, mocked, or maligned. That’s not ego. That’s courage.
You speak of NATO, treaties, and war. I see a man who avoided new wars during his first term, who challenged the military-industrial complex, who pushed NATO allies to shoulder more of the cost burden, and who dared to question arrangements that no longer serve the people footing the bill.
You speak of ego. I see resilience.
You see chaos. I see a necessary disruption to an old order that served the few while forgetting the many.
That’s the America I believe in—not because of any one man, but because we are a nation forged in freedom, protected by voices willing to disagree, to debate, and to stand firm when others waver.
You write of lighthouses. I say: our light has never stopped shining—but perhaps, for a season, it shone inward. Rebuilding. Healing. Resisting the urge to please the world at the expense of our own foundation. That’s not selfishness. That’s stewardship.
You ask what happened to service. I say: it’s alive and well—just less polished and less comfortable to those accustomed to scripted decorum. Service can wear a suit, or a hard hat. It can whisper or roar. But service, at its core, is the willingness to lead when it’s hard, not when it’s popular.
And so, my friend, I thank you—for reminding me that America has inspired people across the globe. But I also gently remind you: this country still inspires us, too. Not as a utopia. But as a miracle in motion.
I believe in our people. I believe in our President. I believe in America’s future—not as a return to some nostalgic ideal, but as a bold leap toward renewal, strength, and the enduring promise of liberty.
And if America is, as you say, a frequency—then tune in closely.
You’ll find we’re not fading.
We’re just beginning a new verse of our eternal song.
With deep respect and enduring hope,
A Proud American
Lover of Liberty
Grateful for the Dream that Lives
I agree with your thoughtful, comprehensive and respectful response Michael. Well done, thank you.
Vishen…
So just a few months ago, in your 3/18/2025 blog post, you were out here dissecting Trump’s whole mindset like it was some masterclass in influence. Talking about “we can learn from him,” while lowkey platforming the exact mess you’re now trying to warn folks against. You even went to Mar-a-Lago last year and played nice with the same man who built his legacy off division, ego, and white supremacy.
Now suddenly you writing open letters talking about unity, compassion, and choosing love over fear? Sir, which one is it? Did you tell your MAGA friends all that last year at the party??? Or is this letter just for the algorithm?
You don’t get to uplift Machiavellian chaos in March and then act brand new in June. That ain’t growth, that’s confusion.
Pick a side and stand on it.
I’m all in on the ‘Citizen of Earth’.
I’m just here for all the commenters who claim to be spiritual, which calls us to care for others, yet try to justify their Trump vote! 🤣
Vishen, you put into words exactly what’s been weighing on my heart. I agree deeply with everything you so eloquently said—your message deserves to be seen and shared far and wide.
But here’s the hard part: how do we reach the small-minded and willfully blind who still support the madman in the White House? It’s baffling and heartbreaking. My family, my friends, and I were devastated when he won in 2020. It wasn’t from a place of complacency—we did everything we could to prevent what we feared would be a disaster. And sadly, we were right.
After eight years of a sane and effective administration, we spiraled into chaos. But those first four years were nothing compared to what we’re seeing now. The man once dismissed as a reckless fool has transformed into a narcissistic, deranged dictator-wannabe. The thing that makes me cry is that so many of my fellow Americans are letting it happen—and I feel helpless. All I can do is pray, which I do fervently—because I will always believe America’s soul is worth fighting for.
Let me be clear—we vote in every single election, no matter how small. We stay engaged. But we live in a place where speaking out can come at a cost. We didn’t realize when we bought our house 11 years ago that our city leaned so far right. When we put up a campaign sign for Beto O’Rourke, it was literally run over. Our fence was vandalized. The message was clear: know your place—or else.
We’re not in a position to move. So we stay quiet, under the radar, and do what we can—especially through my work as a teacher in a neighboring, more liberal city. Because even if we can’t shout it from the rooftops, we can still plant seeds of empathy, critical thinking, and hope.
And that’s why voices like yours, Vishen, matter so much. Thank you for saying what so many of us are feeling. Please keep speaking out—we’re listening, and we’re with you.
“We’re doing our best to keep that lighthouse lit from within, even when the winds try to blow it out.”
Thank you, Vishen. Beautiful letter. I share your dispair and hope.
Thank you for the reminder and waking us up to our responsibility to humankind.
We still stand for all the great things, but some of us have wavered away from a path of greatness, kindness and a broader perspective to a path of narrow thinking, lack of abundance, greed, thinking of just oneself, ungrateful, and such.
This path of wanting to conquer the world rather than the hearts only brings false pride. At time of death, when our eyes open to reality, we only have regrets, but it’s too late to be saved from gates of he’ll. You harvest what you sow. By sowing seeds of thorny bush, you get only pain.
Thanks again for the reminder of a great country we can still be.
Vishen, I love every word of your message and it is not about political views, but about motivation from the ego or from wholeness♥️
I don’t have time to respond to every point made in your letter. But it’s clear that you really don’t understand this country and the principles it was founded on. You really should spend some time studying European and American history, especially the Enlightenment, The Federalist Papers and the U.S. Constitution. This country is far from perfect but your open borders, isolationism and superficial understanding of what makes America truly great is alarming. I know you mean well, but please got back to school or get a really solid reading list.
Vishen, I have followed your work for years and have been inspired by your teachings on consciousness, energy, and awakening. But I have to be honest. This post left me disappointed.
You speak of bombs and politics, yet remain silent on the thousands of children missing due to open borders, the women raped, the kids trafficked, the families torn apart, and the drugs destroying communities silently. These are not just side issues. These are real lives. Real energy. Real darkness.
If we are going to talk about consciousness, we cannot only amplify the frequencies of outrage, blame, and fear. That is not elevation. That is distortion.
You once taught us to tune out the noise, to protect our frequency, and to question the narratives designed to divide. What happened to that?
As one post beautifully said:
They want you distracted.
They want you angry.
They want you afraid.
But this is not just about nations. It is about energy.
This is not political. This is spiritual warfare disguised as news and ideology.
I say this with love and clarity. I live in the United States. I am raising a beautiful soul here. And I believe in truth, even when it is uncomfortable.
You have a powerful voice. Please use it to unify, not polarize.
We need leaders who help us rise in frequency, not fall into fear loops masked as activism.
Still holding the vision of a conscious America.
But one that includes all truths, not just the convenient ones.
🩷🩷🩷Spot on 🙏🏼
I definitely didn’t feel the same way as you, Aida. What I perceived from Vishen’s letter was an appeal to consciousness and an energy of construction rather than destruction. Furthermore, as he says at the beginning of the letter: a true friend sometimes has to take a stand on things that are not to everyone’s liking. I prefer the confrontation of a wise man to the praise of a fool. With respect and love for everyone, I believe it is time for us to wake up, before it is too late.
I cannot love your response enough.
I’m new to Mindvalley and have been impressed so far with the content I’ve seen, but I have to say that I too am disappointed with this. I don’t think Vishen should have posted that on this platform, as I think media personalities with social platforms should remain objective. Even if they have their personal opinions, they shouldn’t use their platforms to try to create a force that leans in one particular direction politically (at least not on a platform like this). There are at least two positions or opinions to every situation, but to voice your opinion as if your whole platform is going to back you leaning towards one side is to open the door for the possibility of internal conflict amongst those who may be at different places in their journey.
I hope I don’t end up regretting investing my money into an organization with so much potential for helping people to find internal peace only to find out that it’s also creating a hotbed of divisive and stressful communication. Don’t get me wrong, I think objective discourse is priceless. But to me, his post was more subjectively one-sided rather than objective.
Couldn’t agree more. This was a very disappointing post. People look up to you as a guiding voice. Of course, you’re entitled to your own opinion, but with that one post, you’ve just divided your entire audience. The corruption and deep state have been running this country for decades—and now, someone (a complete outsider) is finally standing up to the corruption, manipulation, and gaslighting that the American people have been putting up with for decades. Because he stands against the deep state agenda, anything he does or says is labeled as “bad”. But I believe you have to look beyond what the media puppets are saying (programming) the general public to believe. You quoted JFK, and ironically, he was assassinated for trying to call out the deep state and ‘secret societies’ that were really running this country (and most of the world). To try and stand up to that kind of power and control isn’t an easy task. I would say it takes someone with his kind of personality (which may rub some people the wrong way) to get the job done. You may not like his personality (myself included), but I also believe he’s exactly the kind of person we need to turn this country around. The American people voted overwhelmingly in his favor because of all the destruction and open border policies the previous administration upheld. Ripping a band-aid off often hurts in the near-term, but sometimes that’s what it takes to achieve the long-term goals. I’ve always admired your wisdom and ability to see beyond the mainstream surface “brules”… But in this case, I’m kinda shocked that you don’t see what’s really going on here. He IS the hero we see in the movies… The underdog that the “Goliath” establishment and media have been trying to take down for years (legally, and physically with two assassination attempts). And why? Because he’s a threat to their established power. He is exposing the “fake-news” media, corruption, and enormous tax-payer fiscal waste we have been blindly spending for years. He has given transparency to a lot of this corruption, including releasing the JFK files. While I agree with you that he’s no MLK… That doesn’t mean he’s not a hero in his own right. While I agree with you, his personality is abrasive, and he often says things he shouldn’t… That doesn’t mean he’s incompetent (as I believe our last president was). He’s not a career politician, nor does he speak like one… But he is a businessman who gets things done. For example, being fiscally responsible as a nation is something that DT and EM get very clearly. As you are a businessman as well, you understand full well that you cannot have unlimited spending and expect to run your company profitably for very long. Our national debt is widely out of control and got that way from years of unchecked spending. Once that gravy train stops, of course, you’re going to upset the very people who were benefiting from it all. He doesn’t care about offending those people. If we cannot pull back and correct the direction of this country fiscally, we’re just as doomed as the Roman Empire. I honestly find it odd that you would write such a post and give in to the division that you claim he’s causing. You’re smarter than that. Mother Teresa was noted as never attending an ‘anti-war’ rally… She would only attend ‘pro-peace’ rallies as she understood the principle that “where your attention goes, energy flows”. You know this full well. I believe your post only fuels the fire of division, and I find it hard to believe a man of your position and years of training and spiritual insight has overlooked this observation. And lastly, saying you are writing that post with love doesn’t take away or neutralize anything. In fact, I kinda think it makes it worse. Dare I say ‘condensing’? You say you have an open mind, but your words speak otherwise. Enjoy your road trip in the States, and yes, I also encourage you to speak with American people here and get other perspectives beyond the twisted and corrupt media narrative. And remember the quote “History is written by those who have hanged heroes” — the people who control the narrative of the past are those who have the power to suppress or even kill those who challenge the established order. Many of us Americans believe he’s doing just that…
How is this post polarizing? His message is framed in positivity. You are looking at this through a lens that apparently refuses to see what the rest of the world sees. I’m an American. I live here and vote here. He’s 100% correct in his insights.
Thank you, well put.
I totally agree with you. Thank you for sharing.
Dear Vishen, your word touched me. It is like you spoke from my heart. Thank you that you use your power, your network to stand up. I appreciate that and I am very grateful. Monika from Switzerland living in Thailand
Sadly, America is off my travel list for now, which means not visiting my family and friends over there. I earned my first degree in the US and have been there many times since. However, it doesn’t feel safe anymore. And we were laughing at the absurdity of American politics until we saw the impact on our whole world. Thank you for sharing. Hot travel tip: take burner phones to the US when you go. This is what it’s come to!
Please don’t support dt. He is the reason for this mess here in America. I was so disappointed to see that you visited the WH not long ago and I said he was a man that doesn’t align with your vision, values, or beliefs. You are an inspiration to so many of us. Thank you for creating Mindvalley.
Wow Vishen. That was a well written piece. But, respectfully, you are way off base. What’s really going on is not what you think you are seeing. If a group of people was controlling and manipulating things for generations and they were deeply entrenched, don’t you think they’d complain loudly that somebody was taking them down? Bc that is exactly what is happening. They have controlled the media so their truth is presented and the real truth is inverted. When they say Orange Man, Bad, yesh. It’s bad for them and their system and that they are losing control. Do they want everyone to think and say that things are bad. There are hidden technologies that they have kept hidden and that they are using.
Not to mention the truths that are coming out about their treatment of children and their religious practices. This IS real.
Lots of info out there : Michael Jaco, Juan O Savin, David Nino Rodriguez, Luis Herms, Cultivate Elevate. David Wilcock, David Icke, Patriot Underground, Gene DeCode, many more
Respectfully commenting here – Who is “they” and “their” – as in “their treatment of children and their religious practices”… What specifically are you talking about? The “orange man” is indeed a horrific human being, with not a moral cell in his body. If by “they” you mean people who are against him, you sound possibly entrenched in some weird conspiracy theories, of which there are too many it makes the head spin. In regards to controlling the media, yes that is exactly what has been Trump is trying to do and to dismantle our free press and basic civil rights.
Who exactly do you think is “controlling” things? He’s not taking any one down, he is there for his and his family’s financial interests. They are making a fortune. Look at how much Ivanka and Jared made in the first term. He is there for ego and money. He’s does not give a stuff about you or anyone else not related to him. Spiritually and Trump’s behaviour are not compatible.
Vishen, very well written. I admire and respect your vision at mind valley and how you’re changing the world of inner work and helping so many people myself included! So thank you for that.
There are many views in politics, and for some this may look like a disaster. For others the last 4 years have actually been a disaster starting all the wars. Incompetence and lies running our country.
So are your words the honest truth and reality? Maybe for some.
For others it instills hope.
How? By deactivating a nuclear threat it in itself is bringing two sides some think this is the greatest thing others think this is the worst way of going about this.
So what is the truth?
Each person has to ask himself the real questions. Choose to not be a victim of the leaders, choose to be kind and instill hope in others. No matter who is president.
Ty
As I approach my wisdom years living in America, it is given me perspective of events that are almost unfathomable occurring now. What happened? Clearly we’re in throws of a major shift. We can’t sustain spending on our dominance and we must transform into something else. Knowing oneself and connecting to nature will pull us through. Like the Squirrel crossing the road, when approached by danger and uncertainty almost always goes back to where it came. We must move forward and transform ourselves like the butterfly. Let’s do this!
I am so disappointed in this blog but you are certainly entitled to your peaceful opinion. I have the utmost respect for what you have accomplished with Mindvalley and I have been a member for many years. I am currently enrolled in Manifestation Mastery. I live in America and have witnessed riots, store lootings, murders, and the most blatant lies imaginable from politicians and the media, especially in the past 4 years when we had a president with unacknowledged dementia. What you are seeing now in America is a recovery operation. You would never be able to run Mindvalley like we have been managed. You would be out of business in days. Give us a chance to clean up the mess. When you come to America this year, talk to Americans instead of listening to biased media. You will find that we are strong and hopeful again. The American people spoke in the election with our votes. We have only had 5 months. Please continue to enlighten us with Mindvalley, but otherwise open your mind to America.
Very well put !
Who is “we” that is strong and hopeful? Blatant lies imaginable from politicians… you mean the current POTUS. We just had the largest turnaround in all of history for a NO KINGS day march, more than any other American protest in history. Around 12+ million. So I’m not sure where you live that feels strong and hopeful, because our democracy is under attack. It sounds like you are the one drinking propaganda, unfortunately, not Vishen.
My sentiments exactly.
Dear Visian
I read your letter briefly, and I find myself both agreeing and disagreeing with you at the same time. The world is not black and white, and your message seems to overlook some important complexities.
You fail to mention that Iran has long fueled proxy wars, funded terrorism, and contributed to the destabilization of the Middle East. The regime openly supports groups like Hamas, pushing extremist ideology and hatred, and has made it an explicit goal—rooted in religious extremism—to seek Israel’s destruction.
It’s also important to remember that Gaza has been hijacked by Hamas. The Iranian regime supplies weapons and support, using civilians as human shields and placing missile infrastructure within populated areas in Israel. At the same time, Iranian nuclear facilities have been targeted for very real reasons, as their regime threatens not only Israel but the broader region.
Nearly 80% of Iranian citizens want freedom from this oppressive regime. Yet your letter paints a simplistic picture of victimization, without acknowledging these deeper realities.
Everyone desires to live in security, peace, and prosperity. But when we reduce complex situations to stark narratives of good versus evil, victims versus villains, we blind ourselves to truth and risk spreading dangerous propaganda. No nation is perfect, including America, but there are far more oppressive and violent regimes in the world.
Above all, I believe we need to start within ourselves. Each one of us must look inward, change what is inside, and cultivate greater understanding and compassion. Otherwise, what we project into the world is only judgment and division. If we begin with the self—committing to inner change—there is no other choice but for the world around us to begin to change as well. Because in the end, love is greater than everything.
No one wants war—certainly not the people caught in the middle of these conflicts. But the world is in a state of chaos, not by accident. The violence we see now is the result of long-standing tensions and dangerous ideologies that have finally erupted—like a pimple coming to the surface.
I hope we can have a more thoughtful and nuanced conversation that honors the full complexity of this situation and avoids the trap of black-and-white thinking.
Love and peace.
Thank you, Vishen, for your openness and for being unafraid to share your thoughts about the current situation here in America. I am with you. There is so much unnecessary chaos in the country right now. Our domestic issues and foreign policies could have been dealt with and managed better. Given the incompetent and heartless leadership from the top down, I am not sure where we are heading other than more chaos and unpredictability. We need elected officials and the people to stand up and oppose this government’s divisive and destructive policies and leadership. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court is useless, as well, given its current leadership.