The Writing Machine

Stories by Christian Cloud Abraham

Foolish Tolerance

And when the world knows of the greatest wisdom of all—that life is simply pain management—that the actions we take are simply to relieve the pain of living—we shall understand each other more. It is not about loving each other with hugs and false smiles, but by helping each other ease the collective pain by letting one another have their foolishness without ridicule and condemnation. When the world embraces tolerance—the message of the prophets—the pain will subside immensely. Now if only I could practice what I preach.