There are times when we must walk alone. It is just a simple truth. A new path is never discovered by following the crowd. Yet it would seem there are many people that fail to see this. They join the crowd and go along with it no matter how obvious it becomes that the road leads nowhere. As long as they have the protection of the crowd they feel empowered. What these folks fail to understand is that empowerment is on a personal basis, it is not a communal thing. That form of empowerment goes by a different name, vigilante! The rules of the mob. It is also the founding principle in a simple democracy. There are many that fail to understand that as well.
No one can grant you empowerment! It isn't a matter of regulation or legislation. I don't care what any political party may offer, it isn't personal empowerment. That party may offer you all manner of " free " stuff but not empowerment! Empowerment is a personal thing. The strength of conviction to walk alone, that's empowerment. When you know the direction you will take because it is the better path, that is empowerment. Empowerment doesn't mean shouting, but rather speaking your truth. Battles begin with a cry, truth begins as a whisper. To be empowered is to be unencumbered. The mob is dependent upon the mob for its' power, the independent soul is not. Another simple truth being lost on the masses.
There are many that believe if they go along with the crowd, that makes them intelligent. Hey, all these folks can't be wrong. That is the thinking. And we all know that we should challenge the status quo whenever and wherever possible. The status quo is always bad! Isn't that what is taught? Why is that taught? The answer is a simple one once again. I can't change my status without first changing yours! When you are a member of the crowd the struggle is to be recognized. But, the ones that walk alone are the ones easily seen. Ironic, isn't it?
No one can grant you empowerment! It isn't a matter of regulation or legislation. I don't care what any political party may offer, it isn't personal empowerment. That party may offer you all manner of " free " stuff but not empowerment! Empowerment is a personal thing. The strength of conviction to walk alone, that's empowerment. When you know the direction you will take because it is the better path, that is empowerment. Empowerment doesn't mean shouting, but rather speaking your truth. Battles begin with a cry, truth begins as a whisper. To be empowered is to be unencumbered. The mob is dependent upon the mob for its' power, the independent soul is not. Another simple truth being lost on the masses.
There are many that believe if they go along with the crowd, that makes them intelligent. Hey, all these folks can't be wrong. That is the thinking. And we all know that we should challenge the status quo whenever and wherever possible. The status quo is always bad! Isn't that what is taught? Why is that taught? The answer is a simple one once again. I can't change my status without first changing yours! When you are a member of the crowd the struggle is to be recognized. But, the ones that walk alone are the ones easily seen. Ironic, isn't it?
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