Emotional History

History is a crucial factor as to how society functions today, yet something that is often discounted. What if there was as much admiration for the world's significant events of the past as there is for the world of athletics that have overtaken our society? The thought of what an intense appreciation for history would have on our world today truly makes me wonder. Would history continue to 'repeat itself', or would we make positive advances like we do when dealing with athletic competition? For the amount of time and effort every individual puts into catering to their own and the lives of other athletes, there is an obvious element that is involved: emotion.

It is often said that history and emotion should not mix; that one should not involve their own personal feelings with the way in which our society has been shaped. The result of doing this could be dangerous, and one that could potentially affect the lives of many. Although, how can we go about separating such prominent factors in our lives, when emotion has acted as the driving element throughout all of time, all of history? Without conjuring our emotions and forming them into prominent and persuading opinions, conflict would cease to exist. And isn't conflict the root of who we are? And the cause that leads to the effect? I find this separation to be one that although may be necessary for the survival of our world, it is one that I find difficult to wrap my head around. Two things that go hand in hand yet, when faced with reality, cannot mix.