Conflict and injustice are rife in this world, but certain causes get more social attention than others, is there undue pressure to care and support about these issues, or is it warranted? When people feel connected to an issue you are far more likely to be passionate about it but is this the wrong attitude to have, should you ally yourself to all human injustice or is it simply an unrealistic expectation? What is clear is that bullying people into action might not be the best course of action, but empathy should be applied to those that do so. With an open heart and ears, perspectives and understanding can happen if a person is willing to listen. A person can take a defensive stance just as easily if they feel like they are being attacked but is that a bad thing? Defensiveness plays a part in protectionism, but it is typically associated with negativity. Can you ever defend yourself without being defensive? Where does the distinction between being defensive and explaining yourself lie? It’s a balance and often what you perceive a person’s intentions to be can be a major contributor in how you interact with them. J Cole has returned from his musical hiatus with a fire album and he has been embraced wholeheartedly by the scene. In an age where rappers feel the need to jump on trends, it is refreshing to see classic rap still being appreciated. When we hold artists to a higher esteem, we tend to give their projects more chances than we would usually, but this is something that has to be earned. Reminiscing is just as easy when the new stuff just doesn’t hit the same as the old stuff but sometimes, we romanticise the past and are perceptions are forever warped. See all our thoughts on this and more in a engaging edition of TheNineToFivers Podcast.
