In light of everything, I feel compelled to write something, or else I'll implode.
I want to start by saying that I'm currently frustrated, exhausted, impatient, yet unsurprised by the direction those with power choose to rule.
It's no secret that greed is the oil that lubricates the economic engine of most "civilized" nations.
Greed fooled men to believe they owned land they didn't create, and steal humans to tend them.
Greed made these same men believe that women were vessels to bring about more men to keep their scheme going eternally.
The trick that has always worked is the ruling class' ability to sow descension, causing the oppressed to ignore their common adversary.
We will point out the tinny shards in each others eyes, never asking what put them there.
We're fed diluted pleasures to grow our appetite for greed to not look at the greater good.
Cathartic acts are incentivized more than the exercising of our humanity, by protecting whomever are deemed undesirable by the ruling classes.
Those who care deeply feel even more weight as they try to navigate trying to make a difference, while surviving, and unlearning centuries of propaganda.
But I want to say that I'm right there with those who are trying to do what they can from where they are.
Every single person has a part to play to make their corner of the world a better place.
In my opinion, a way to broaden our view and feel a bit more hope is to "go outside."
The internet is wonderful, but it's compromised. It telegraphs any sentiment individuals/groups have and can easily be neutralized with rage bait, or stuff to buy. Which in turn make the wealthy, even wealthier from our frustrations.
Personally I believe there's beauty in diversity. I enjoy gaining insight in how other people live. I enjoy being around good people who live and let live and don't feel the need to impose their beliefs on others.
I'm about to say something that is even hard for me to do, but I found provides peace and opens room for growth.
I've decided to get mad at the powers and systems, not oppressed individuals. It's cathartic to yell at someone who doesn't have the same worldview, yet it seldom moves the needle. It tends to further push people towards dangerous modes of thinking, rather than inform. In my experience what motivates change is deciding not to support or engage in acts that enrich and provide power to those who oppress.
Start small with the things you can live without and grow into larger sacrifices for the greater good. The aim is not perfection or moral superiority the goal is to live a life that uplifts the best in humanity and tears down structures created to enrich the few, while oppressing the many.
I'm in no way saying that how I choose to live should be how everyone lives, nor am I saying that people can't voice their opinions and even yell at each other if they want. I'm just saying that personally I don't want to spend the rest of my life getting played. I don't want to waste my energy getting mad at the people who are stuck in the same plantation I am. I'd rather have my sights at the person who is trying to make all of us believe that the plantation is where we belong.
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