If we are all born unique with a matching one-of-a-kind life experience, what can we each learn from the common thing that anyone who has lived shares by breathing day in and day out? It is evident that everyone faces a certain struggle, no matter their circumstance. Although the intensity of such challenges may vary down to a single individual, group, or society just as to a single location, region, or the world, the common factors of breath and adversity exist. So the question remains, how do we learn from each other to overcome our respective battles for the addition of another shared occasion like joyful success? I believe it comes down to two matters, concern and respect.
When concern for a subject is present, care must also be there. Care is filtered through respect which determines response. It is possible to fall on the wrong side of caring, meaning caring for the wrong thing which distorts how respect is given. Consider the following example of how stores or restaurants handle throwing away food.
A store or restaurant owner who knows there are unhoused people outside their location who cannot afford food to eat can exhibit the right type of care and respect for those individuals by creating a system that allows them to receive the food that is being disposed of rather than sending it to the trash. Perishables could be given priority and noted as "not to be eaten" after a designated period, while non-perishables could be separately categorized to ensure people facing such difficulties satisfy this basic life necessity. This seems realistic given the owners natural assumed role and place of privilege. If the owner is concerned about liability, they could require approval of a release that protects them should the recipient receive an item that they are allergic to or may get sick from. Of course, in an ideal world, the individuals would be aware of their allergies through universal healthcare but that is a separate topic for another day. Opposite what is right, distorted care is solely considering the negative ramifications of giving away food and work required to establish the system. This type of care only respects status quo with care given to privilege. Although there are some chains such as Kroger that are known to support such efforts by way of partnerships, the latter is more regularly the case which is to be expected in the current world we exist in. While food banks, rescue groups, and local non-profits are recognized, how are those that do not have access or awareness supported?
Again though, how can we breakthrough a traditional lackluster form of care and respect to learn a better shared way of breathing in totality? It all boils down to love which encompasses both categories being properly directed. While intensity can vary across populations, no matter the individual or place, anyone can be without a home or money. I believe those such as Hayden Panettiere and Mac Miller, mindful lives lost due to cruelty to themselves in an uncareful world that lacks proper respect, would understand this concept if the discussion was ever brought to them. Ironically enough, Mac Miller was born on January 19th, just 5 days before Breezinout's originator, Ty Brown Jr. Unbeknownst as of the recent creation, Breakthrough - a cover of Mac's song, Cinderella - it all makes sense now. With his date of life departure approaching on September 8th, we invite you to check it out. Major appreciation to D.B. Smith for lending a sound ear and expertise on production to make this piece more harmony than simply speaking over a beat. Maybe we all can learn about overcoming difficulties from the famous princess who experienced rags to riches. We may need to transform ourselves to change this world though.
Love the way you breathe on purpose. - BreezinBreezout, Breezinout