It’s Easier to Become a Destroyer than a Protector (But We’re Told to Protect, LOL)
Destroyer vs Protector
Destroying is easy, but protecting something valuable? That’s tough.
Yet, ironically, we’re always expected to be protectors. Let’s unpack this reality.
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Being a destroyer is straightforward—just tear things down.
But becoming a protector? That takes real effort, discipline, and sacrifice. Ironically, despite the challenge, society always expects us to protect rather than destroy.
So, let’s explore why destruction comes naturally, protection doesn’t, and yet we laughably keep choosing the harder path.
Introduction: Anyone Can Destroy, But Protecting? That’s Another Story
Let’s be honest here: destruction is easy.
You take something that exists, and simply break it.
Anyone can do it. Toddlers do it. Angry teenagers do it.
Even cats knocking cups off tables can master the art of destruction in seconds.
But protection?
That’s a whole different ball game.
Protection means actively standing against the forces that try to tear down what you value.
It requires courage, consistency, discipline, and sacrifice.
And ironically, despite how difficult it is, society constantly whispers in our ears:
“Be a protector, not a destroyer.”
Funny, isn’t it?
The easy route is right there—destroy things, burn bridges, smash anything annoying—yet we’re consistently asked (and even commanded) to be something far harder: protectors.
Why Destroying is Effortless (And Often Appealing)
1. Instant Gratification
Destruction feels powerful because the results are immediate.
Smash something, and you instantly see your impact.
There’s a strange satisfaction in causing chaos because it’s so easy to achieve.
- Break a promise, trust is immediately gone.
- Sabotage something valuable, and its value instantly vanishes.
- Hurt someone emotionally, and the damage is immediate and visible.
It’s sad but true: destruction is a shortcut to power and attention, at least temporarily.
2. Requires No Discipline or Skill
Think about it: anyone can break a vase.
It takes zero skill to ruin things.
You don’t need discipline, intelligence, or strength.
All you need is impulse and a bit of anger.
- No training required.
- No practice needed.
- No patience involved.
3. Human Nature is Often Destructive
Humans have destructive impulses embedded deeply in their nature.
Throughout history, we’ve repeatedly shown that when left unchecked, destruction is our default.
Wars, conflicts, ruined relationships—they happen naturally when we don’t consciously choose otherwise.
Why Protecting Something is so Damn Difficult
Now, on the flip side: being a protector means effort, discipline, and constant vigilance.
It’s a pain, really, but we do it anyway.
Why is it so tough?
1. Protection Means Constant Effort
Protection isn’t a one-time thing.
You can’t say, “Okay, I protected it yesterday, job done“. No. You protect every single day, every single minute, because threats never disappear.
- Protecting relationships means constant care and nurturing.
- Protecting trust means you must always remain reliable.
- Protecting your reputation means consistently acting honourably, even when no one’s watching.
It’s exhausting but necessary.
2. Requires Sacrifice and Selflessness
Destroying usually benefits your ego (temporarily).
Protecting often demands that you put something above your own comfort and convenience.
You must sacrifice things like:
- Time
- Energy
- Personal desires
- Sometimes even your own safety
No wonder most people would rather destroy—it demands nothing and feels powerful instantly.
Protection feels like a burden because it usually costs you something valuable.
3. Protection is Rarely Appreciated
Ironically, the things we protect often go unnoticed.
People rarely thank you for the disasters you prevented or the damage you stopped.
But mess up once, and suddenly everyone notices.
- Your loyalty? Usually invisible.
- Your reliability? Taken for granted.
- Your consistency? Often ignored.
Protectors often work in silence and obscurity, which makes it even tougher to stay motivated.
Yet, Ironically, We’re Still Told to Protect (LOL)
So, despite knowing all this—despite the difficulty, the lack of gratitude, and the constant effort—we’re told (often laughingly, because it’s absurdly challenging) that we need to protect rather than destroy.
- Protect your loved ones.
- Protect your integrity.
- Protect your values.
Funny, isn’t it?
We’re essentially told, “Hey, here’s an easy path (destruction), but don’t you dare take it. Choose the hard road instead.“
This irony isn’t lost on us.
We laugh bitterly because we understand exactly what’s being asked—and exactly how tough the request is.
Yet, ironically again, we comply anyway. Why?
Why Do We Choose the Harder Path?
If destruction is so easy and protection so hard, why do we still choose the more difficult role?
1. Because It’s Meaningful
The easy road rarely leads to fulfillment.
We choose protection because it gives meaning to our lives, despite the difficulty.
2. Pride and Honour
Protecting something valuable—relationships, people, values—gives a sense of honour and pride that destruction never could.
People remember protectors as heroes; destroyers are forgotten or remembered with disdain.
3. Because, Deep Down, We’re Built to Care
We might joke about how annoying protecting can be, but deep inside, most people genuinely care.
The desire to protect comes from empathy, compassion, and love—feelings that are far stronger than the fleeting satisfaction of destruction.
Final Thoughts: Laughing Through the Irony
Yes, it’s funny—absurd, even—that we’re consistently asked to be protectors rather than destroyers.
It’s easier to wreck than build.
Easier to sabotage than safeguard.
Easier to break than repair.
Yet we laugh at this irony because we understand exactly why we’re being asked this seemingly impossible task.
Protection, with all its challenges and frustrations, is what makes us better. It’s the path that gives meaning, builds character, and creates something that matters.
So, ironically (and maybe reluctantly), we accept it.
We choose to protect, even while shaking our heads at the absurdity of the request.
Because, LOL, we know it’s exactly what we’re supposed to do.
