After addressing these things that have been a catalyst in the stunting of our creative, visionary ways, it is important to think long and hard about what practical solutions can be implemented to progress our sick society.
Many educated people believe that there are issues with the way we work- things are backwards, so it seems. The value of things is out of order and most folks are too distracted and uneducated of it! There is a system in place that seems to perpetuate itself. Yet through the thick gray cloud that hovers over America and reaches to the edges of the world, there exists a powerful and ever-growing undercurrent of eager minds.
But how can minds alone- no matter how many- create the kind of change that is essential and crucial for the future of humankind? We must interact, we must talk, and read, and write, and paint, and sing, and learn. Education alone will not do, but it is a powerful part of a more powerful whole.
Us humans have such a great potency when we work together and create.
That initial step can be the toughest part. It is unpleasant to examine the constructs of a reality we have lived and trusted for so long, only to conclude it is unfair and unhealthy and even has crossed into the catagory of "dangerous". Those who have not also done such examining will likely view with judgement those examiners as conspiracy theorists, or extremists. Sometimes it may seem easier to just "fit in".
However, after this initial step the world opens up and a community of like-minded individuals comes into view. There is much room for individuality and creative expressions, for camaraderie and love.
Through shared experiences and small, but carefully-thought-through, decisions we can effect our community and effect our future. It only takes a little bit of open honesty and a lot of genuine sentiment to reach others, and in turn they can spread this energy like a wild fire and one day, maybe, we can be free. We can make the world a sweeter place for those we raise and the many generations that follow.
Great blog, Nicole. I have been wrestling with this exact subject for some time now. I fully want to live an uninhibited and genuine manner, and without worry of judgement. It is much easier to do that when you surround yourself with like-minded people, though I'm afraid that it's rather difficult to find many. I think most are scared or unwilling to examine their habits, and it is easier be oblivious. Sometimes I find it amazing what is considered "normal" behavior, and how destructive and counter-productive it actually is! Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing it with the world!:) xoxo
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