I am always amazed by the ability of a group of adults to turn into mindless sheep when put in a room together. Anymore than three people in a group together has the potential to become a mob. Be it positive or negative, a group mindset can be a very dangerous thing. Think of riots, wars, political parties or company “training” events. How easy is it to become swept up by the rhetoric that is being spouted by those strong personalities that we think of as “leaders”?
When I think of the intelligent, strong and mature adults who become susceptible to these strong personalities I am awed by their weakness. “Know thyself”. Are you the type of person who goes along with what you are told or are you the kind of person who questions the status quo? Are you a mindless sheep or are you strong enough to take a stand and be ridiculed for it? How would you fare in a mob?
What would it take for you to stand up?
Would you fight for your spouse?…think the witch trials.
Would you fight for your religion?....think the inquisition, Nazi Germany, the birth of Christianity
Would you fight for your politics?...think of all the governments currently fighting their own people.
Would you fight for the rights of your fellow man?...think of the foundation of our own country on the
Backs of the Native Americans, African Americans and Chinese that we imported to build our railroads.
What does it take for you personally to say “that’s enough!!!”?
I’m not against being a part of something that you believe in, I just want you to take a minute to question what that belief is based on. Taking something on faith is just fine, but what is the foundation for that faith. Is it just a product of what you have been told or have you taken the time to investigate what you believe for yourself?
Be a leader. Be a follower. Be a Believer. But most of all be Informed. Don’t just regurgitate what others have spouted before you.
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