In the shadow of conflict, where the tumult of war echoes through the annals of history, there lies a stark reminder of our collective failure to converse, to compromise, to connect. “War exists where politic does not work…” you muse, and in this somber reflection, there is an acknowledgment of the breakdown of dialogue, the collapse of the very structures meant to safeguard us from the abyss of strife.

The realm of politics is indeed predicated on the existence of opposites, a dynamic interplay of divergent views and ideologies. Yet, it is in the crucible of these differences that the art of politics is forged. “Politic must be done with reason, not with affections,” you assert, and rightly so, for it is through reasoned discourse that we navigate the complex web of human interests, through the calm waters of rational debate that we steer clear of the stormy seas of emotional tumult.

However, the language of politics, with its intricate nuances and sophisticated rhetoric, often remains an enigma to the masses. “Unfortunately, it is a language inaccessible to the big majority of the population.” In this inaccessibility, there is a disconnection, a disenfranchisement that leaves many voices unheard, many concerns unaddressed.

It is a poignant reality that when one declares, “I do not like politics,” they unknowingly express a disinterest in the very fabric of their existence. For politics is not merely the domain of legislators and statesmen; it is the air that permeates every aspect of our lives. “You don’t like living,” you say, and it is a stark proclamation that to live is to engage, to participate, to influence and be influenced by the forces that shape our world.

“Living is a political act,” you conclude, and in this statement, there is a profound truth. Every choice we make, every stance we take, every interaction we have is imbued with the essence of politics. It is in the mundane and the momentous, in the private and the public, in the silence and the speech.

In this reflective prose, we are called to ponder the intricate relationship between our individual lives and the broader political landscape. We are invited to recognize that to live fully is to embrace politics, to engage with it thoughtfully and passionately, and to contribute to the ongoing dialogue that defines our collective journey. It is a call to awaken to the power we hold within, to shape not only our destinies but also the destiny of the world we inhabit.

Copyright © Beatriz Esmer