On Equal Terms

Cha Cha, our dear little platypus friend, was discussing one of his theories with Guruko.

“When you think about a relationship on equal terms, we don’t usually think about comparing individuals from different countries. We often remain focused on a given country, often the one of our birth.” he thought.

“Isn’t that normal? Many people don’t know other countries, so how can we compare?” she asked.

“That is an excellent point! And that is also the heart of the matter. Can we really speak of equal relationships across the world when we are mostly unaware of what is happening beyond our borders?”

“That’s true, in order to even try to compare, we first need to know the points of comparison.”

“Taking that into account leads to something essential: it makes us more humble, because it puts into perspective the immense chances we have, living in a country like the Land of Wind, a haven of peace.”

“That’s true, there can be no real equality when the points of comparison are so extreme to begin with…”

“And that is exactly the issue. We must first understand and see that this problem exists in order to try to remedy it. But unfortunately, everyone is still closed within their own world. Trying to create a globally united world, where people’s efforts can serve others without fear, to finally have a unified vision, is the real great challenge.”

“Doesn’t that seem too idealistic?”

“It is a great challenge. But the discovery of the StarDust may be the faint light at the end of the tunnel we have long needed!”