What emotions do leaders attempt to stir in their followers to control them rouse them to revolt tax them or empower individuals
What emotions do leaders attempt to stir in their followers to control them rouse them to revolt tax them or empower individuals
I cried because it was not so long ago that I lived my life with that kind of confusion, when I believed that "something else" was going to make it all better. Perhaps a new car, or a relationship, a hairdo or a kitchen gizmo. In those days I would see celebrities strut their stuff, and believe that they were the only ones with stuff to strut. I used to believe, as I ladled the Ben & Jerry's into my mouth, that someday my way would come find me. That I would have a revelation, an understanding. I was certain that this would only come after I had attained all of the new goodies I desired. So I set about getting them, as many a good citizen had done before me.
Not to say that this is not a valid path to choose to live one's life. It's just that it is so overtread. Even amidst the hundreds of thousand of advertiser's products, even with the thousands of ways TV and magazines tell us we can be "different"; the bottom line is, we are not different. We are a part of a greater society, and we will remain subservient to all it's ideals as long as we are looking outside ourselves for some kind of lead. Psychologically, the media has seized the lead for many, many individuals, and promoted the 'ideal' of purchasing happiness.
The question is, do you want to follow?
I am writing this because I, like you, have recognized that a different way is called for. Your way is called for. What this means is that something you've desired, but did not feel "fit" within the confines of the familiar, is something you need to focus on. Whether you want to live your life as a saint, or dig ditches; whether you want to speak freely your heart, or stop speaking altogether-- if the desire comes from within you (not some advertisement), then it is one to follow. The world needs people like you to act on new ideals, ideals that can inspire. Ideals that elevate the masses that live passively. The world needs you to take the lead...
How can we know if an inner lead is a true one?
Simple, ask yourself "if I were to follow through on that prompting, who would I become in the process?"
If the answer is a simple one like "Me," then you know you've got it.
What emotions do leaders attempt to stir in their followers to control them rouse them to revolt tax them or empower individuals - To learn more about this author, visit Elizabeth Mullen's Website.
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I'm reminded of a quote from a cartoonist "most people believe the world is a confusing place that ultimately leads them to a buying opportunity." I laughed so hard when I read this, I laughed 'til I cried.
I cried because it was not so long ago that I lived my life with that kind of confusion, when I believed that "something else" was going to make it all better. Perhaps a new car, or a relationship, a hairdo or a kitchen gizmo. In those days I would see celebrities strut their stuff, and believe that they were the only ones with stuff to strut. I used to believe, as I ladled the Ben & Jerry's into my mouth, that someday my way would come find me. That I would have a revelation, an understanding. I was certain that this would only come after I had attained all of the new goodies I desired. So I set about getting them, as many a good citizen had done before me.
Not to say that this is not a valid path to choose to live one's life. It's just that it is so overtread. Even amidst the hundreds of thousand of advertiser's products, even with the thousands of ways TV and magazines tell us we can be "different"; the bottom line is, we are not different. We are a part of a greater society, and we will remain subservient to all it's ideals as long as we are looking outside ourselves for some kind of lead. Psychologically, the media has seized the lead for many, many individuals, and promoted the 'ideal' of purchasing happiness.
The question is, do you want to follow?
I am writing this because I, like you, have recognized that a different way is called for. Your way is called for. What this means is that something you've desired, but did not feel "fit" within the confines of the familiar, is something you need to focus on. Whether you want to live your life as a saint, or dig ditches; whether you want to speak freely your heart, or stop speaking altogether-- if the desire comes from within you (not some advertisement), then it is one to follow. The world needs people like you to act on new ideals, ideals that can inspire. Ideals that elevate the masses that live passively. The world needs you to take the lead...
How can we know if an inner lead is a true one?
Simple, ask yourself "if I were to follow through on that prompting, who would I become in the process?"
If the answer is a simple one like "Me," then you know you've got it.
What emotions do leaders attempt to stir in their followers to control them rouse them to revolt tax them or empower individuals - To learn more about this author, visit Elizabeth Mullen's Website.
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