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Tonight I took a few moments to watch a great video clip of some of America's most renowned actors reading the Declaration of Independence on YouTube. Along the right side of the screen were other videos which had been grouped together with this one for their similar styles. Almost every single one was some kind of a conspiracy video. I didn't waste my time. For a long time I have heard from a number of different people and a number of different sources talk of government or other conspiracies. They never really mention their goals in these conspiracies but claim nonetheless their reality and potency.
Some of the conspiracies I have heard of would be the government's involvement in 9/11, the Federal Reserve system, the founding of this great nation, rigged elections by the Skull & Bone's Society, Pearl Harbor, UFOs, the man on the moon and a host of others...
I'm not convinced.
Certainly there are conspiring individuals seeking for money and power. There always have been and there always will be. However, I don't feel our current set of problems were created by some master conspirator nor do I believe that we owe all of the problems in our government, world and lives to the conspiracies of some unknown group or person.
The notion of conspiracy is a great way to feel helpless about the situation and a tool that can be used to keep the people who can do something from doing anything because they feel the solution is out of their control. However, it's not.
We have the tools and the capabilities to make a difference in this world and they start with the proper exercise of agency – actually doing something. We have a lot more power than we think. Not only can we do something; it is our right and our obligation to make this world a better place.
Here are some ways:
1. Believing you can make a difference
2. Becoming educated about issues facing your community, state, country and world
3. Voting for and supporting good leaders
4. Serving your community by donating your time, ideas, money and talents for the benefit of those around you and those far away
5. Helping to ignite hope for change and action in others
Nelson Mandela said in his 1994 inaugural speech:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so other people won't feel insecure around you. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we un-consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we feel liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
“Who am I to do anything?” you ask. It is only you that can do something. If not you, then who?
Thanks for reading.
Some of the conspiracies I have heard of would be the government's involvement in 9/11, the Federal Reserve system, the founding of this great nation, rigged elections by the Skull & Bone's Society, Pearl Harbor, UFOs, the man on the moon and a host of others...
I'm not convinced.
Certainly there are conspiring individuals seeking for money and power. There always have been and there always will be. However, I don't feel our current set of problems were created by some master conspirator nor do I believe that we owe all of the problems in our government, world and lives to the conspiracies of some unknown group or person.
The notion of conspiracy is a great way to feel helpless about the situation and a tool that can be used to keep the people who can do something from doing anything because they feel the solution is out of their control. However, it's not.
We have the tools and the capabilities to make a difference in this world and they start with the proper exercise of agency – actually doing something. We have a lot more power than we think. Not only can we do something; it is our right and our obligation to make this world a better place.
Here are some ways:
1. Believing you can make a difference
2. Becoming educated about issues facing your community, state, country and world
3. Voting for and supporting good leaders
4. Serving your community by donating your time, ideas, money and talents for the benefit of those around you and those far away
5. Helping to ignite hope for change and action in others
Nelson Mandela said in his 1994 inaugural speech:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so other people won't feel insecure around you. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we un-consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we feel liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
“Who am I to do anything?” you ask. It is only you that can do something. If not you, then who?
Thanks for reading.
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5 comments:
Hi Ken. I enjoy that quote, and understand that it is actually attributed to Marianne Williamson. Thanks for a good read.
-Loren
Thanks Loren for reading and commenting. Glad you liked it.
All the best - Ken
I watched a long video depicting several conspiracy theories from religion to banks to government involvement in 9/11. I can see how it would be easy for someone to get caught up in the idea that the "puppetmasters" really are running the show. I think there are secret combinations among us that are trying to terrorize and subvert freedom and liberty. They have always existed and will continue to exist. What helps me to stay calm and unafraid of these kinds of groups (knowing that many of them have great financial and seemingly powerful resources) is a sure knowledge that God lives and His plan prevails over all. His plan, incidentally, involves brave individuals, families, and communities who are willing to put at stake all they hold dear to preserve their freedom. I think that kind of courage, that kind of faith, is rewarded with liberty, not of itself, but from God directly.
I reread your post and realized I basically said what you said. I swear I'm not trying to turn your blog into my own. I promise.
Ethan - always good to hear from you. Thank you for your comments. I truly believe in the great power of the individual who is filled with hope and faith. I am grateful to know you are such a person.