I've been meaning to write a blog on the beauty of cooperation. Although in the aftermath of our recent presidential election, where we elected an admitted racist, it seems silly to talk about cooperation. I'm not sure how much cooperation there will be. So, I'll discuss the topic on the micro level, and not the macro, for people are far too agitated right now.
What I mean by cooperation is the giving of yourself, doing what you need to do to make life easier for somebody else. The opposite of cooperation is resistance. It takes more energy to resist. Of course resistance is necessary, especially now, but a cooperative resistance is stronger and more fulfilling than going at it alone. You can cooperate with yourself, but it's not as fun as cooperating with others.
We need to get in the groove of cooperation. In other words, don't be a dick, or try not to be. It's hard I know, I have trouble with it myself. I want to resist at every twist and turn. When people talk about love, they're really talking about a form of cooperation.
So don't be a dick, be nice, give of yourself, cooperate. The rewards are greater than the demands.
