I'm not weeping. I don't pity myself or my situation. Nor do I appreciate this kind of response. Do "something" you say, vaguely-- or it's all about "intent?" Psychobabble.
I'm not weeping. I don't pity myself or my situation. Nor do I appreciate this kind of response. Do "something" you say, vaguely-- or it's all about "intent?" Psychobabble.
It's not psychobabble. Did you watch the link to an excerpt from Chris' lecture? That would be doing something. I'm the one who asked the question he's answering. LOTS of somethings to do in his response.
When my question was read and answered I was elated. Then it hit me - wtf did I just ask? I burst into tears over and over for two days. But I also called people I'd been angry with and made peace, started taking steps to create a garden, and began going for walks in my neighborhood--smiling and wishing a good day to everyone regardless of the sign in their front yard. Over 150,000 people have listened to his response in this clip alone, which makes me feel like I did some good - maybe a lot really. I hope it was worth it. These actions lessen my despair.
As for intent, I'm a school teacher. I could easily despair over the big picture or I can focus on my purpose and teach children the things that led me to become a teacher. I'm still overwhelmed by all I see (I am literally on the front lines of social collapse and yes it is collapsing) but keeping my mind focused on doing what I can, as small as those acts might seem, keeps me sane and makes me feel better, including being on my union's board for the first time. These actions bring me peace.
Action is empowering.
Purpose is the driver.
Basically, at times like these, one is called to act in some way, for some higher good, and they can't not do that whatever the consequences, or they're not. People who say they read and listen to Hedges, but then ask what can be done??? Well... I question whether they're really looking for answers because in his works he gives them. Plenty.
I'm not weeping. I don't pity myself or my situation. Nor do I appreciate this kind of response. Do "something" you say, vaguely-- or it's all about "intent?" Psychobabble.
It's not psychobabble. Did you watch the link to an excerpt from Chris' lecture? That would be doing something. I'm the one who asked the question he's answering. LOTS of somethings to do in his response.
When my question was read and answered I was elated. Then it hit me - wtf did I just ask? I burst into tears over and over for two days. But I also called people I'd been angry with and made peace, started taking steps to create a garden, and began going for walks in my neighborhood--smiling and wishing a good day to everyone regardless of the sign in their front yard. Over 150,000 people have listened to his response in this clip alone, which makes me feel like I did some good - maybe a lot really. I hope it was worth it. These actions lessen my despair.
As for intent, I'm a school teacher. I could easily despair over the big picture or I can focus on my purpose and teach children the things that led me to become a teacher. I'm still overwhelmed by all I see (I am literally on the front lines of social collapse and yes it is collapsing) but keeping my mind focused on doing what I can, as small as those acts might seem, keeps me sane and makes me feel better, including being on my union's board for the first time. These actions bring me peace.
Action is empowering.
Purpose is the driver.
Basically, at times like these, one is called to act in some way, for some higher good, and they can't not do that whatever the consequences, or they're not. People who say they read and listen to Hedges, but then ask what can be done??? Well... I question whether they're really looking for answers because in his works he gives them. Plenty.