Take action to gain a sense of control

This is a watered-down version of a recent article I wrote about frustration, loss of control, and empowerment. I am concerned that powerlessness is leading to alienation and acting out, especially among youth.

Virtually all of the major conspiracies of the day reflect a loss of control, or the sense that in a rapidly evolving world, things are spiraling in the wrong direction and there is nothing one can do about it. It is not a stretch for people to conclude that things are spiraling out of control because nefarious people want it that way. To make matters worse, we have a corporate media complex that has become entirely untrustworthy. They lie and they are biased. They neglect important stories and they cover crap. We have the NSA that has now admitted they are spying on virtually everyone. We have the internet that gives people access to a plethora of information that they would never have heard about in the past. This is a recipe for rampant fear.

In my teaching and my advocacy I am trying to reflect the anger and the insecurity that many people are feeling. Additionally, I am trying to say that I believe there is something they can do.

First, they can get in the game. They can become citizen activists. They can speak out publicly when they disagree with something. They can engage in peaceful protest. They can withdraw consent. They can become conscientious objectors.

Each of these methods of empowerment has a rich history in democratic societies. I encourage people who are reading these words to take action to gain a sense of control.

For more you may go to my Kevin's Korner blog.