We have become numb to the lack of change and stagnation that has all but engulfed most of our life and times. The most basic form of fear revolves around the unknown and possible harm coming to ones self, or loved ones. Stagnation does not fall into this description and so we tend not to be afraid of it. It is comfortable, predictable and dependable. We can bask in knowing what each day will bring and enjoy the routine of daily activity. However as a race we become lethargic and weak from our lack of growth and change. Change itself becomes frightening, because it is not what we have come to expect.Stagnation is far more difficult to over come then the adaptation to new ideas and concepts. It may concern us and alarm us at first. This is the natural response when anything new is added to any equation. It is also natural for the immediate adjustments to take place without force or intent. This is one of the strengths of our race, we are highly adaptable and our spirit is unconquerable. Stagnation will take these advantages from us and water down the human spirit.
Confronting the issue is difficult because of its complexity. How does one begin a maze with infinite entrances and vantage points? It is a challenge each of us is capable of, but will we risk leaving the comfort and ease of our routines? As we forge our way towards the chaos and uncertainty of ending the stagnation I only hope our collective spirit will remember that fear is the mind killer.
credit: "fear is the mind killer" Frank Herbert
2 comments:
Your posting really resonated with me. Fear is extremely powerful; but can be overcome...I agree that that stagnation is much more difficult to overcome than the adaptation to new ideas or concepts. Jumping in, head first is sometimes the best way to go....thanks again my friend ;)
Life is a maze. Constant turns and twists that keeps us focused and ever changing. Ever evolving. It's is about survival of the fittest. Who will come out on top you might ask? Well those that can look fear in the face and bite it in the nose. Those that can keep themselves and their pack moving. Always moving as one. As a stronger unit.
There is always a leader. We are in need of a leader to overcome the fear first and show us how it is done. Give us hope that change can happen. Shine a light at the end of the tunnel. Even if that light is false light. Like a flashlight bouncing off a mirror to trick us into persuing it. Anythig to keep us going. Anything to give us hope.
Are we stagnate as a society? As a race? I believe that Canadian are cursed with the passive aggressive gene. Nothing changes because we don't want to rock the boat. We stand up for the little man as long as it doesn't affect our ability to survive the rat race. We don't always look fear in the face and say F@%*K YOU FEAR!!!
Fear stems from our ego. We are afraid of being seen an a negative light. If we don't rock the boat we won't make a wave and if we don't make a wave we won't look bad. But what if rocking the boat makes us look good. Makes us saviours.
This is where the leader comes in. They rock the boat for the society. For the race. They will take the blame to make a change whether it's bad or good. Without that leader we will remain stagnant. Who is up for the challenge? Is it you perhaps? WHy not make it a goal to be the storm that tips over the boat. Instead of crying about a lack of change due to fear and stagnantion DO SOMETHING!!!!
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