Why You Need To Speak Up
Hey rebellious ones!
It’s a complete myth that individuals cannot have any impact on the world. People say that out of fear, then hide behind that fear. One shared thought can start a ripple effect, gathering energy and power as it ripples across “Lake Status Quo.”
I participate in my small town’s government because if I don’t, I’ll get what a small group of people want and that might not be the best for me, my neighborhood or the planet. Last night I attended a very alive planning board meeting. A room teaming with life!
Lots of energy with great minds thinking & speaking up.
It’s amazing how good I feel when I’m fully awake participating in my world. When we don’t participate, we can fall into depression because there’s no overriding reason to get up in the morning. I call my twenties the lost decade. I didn’t engage with the world. I just reacted. Not fun.
The good news? If you stop treading water in Lake Status Quo, you’ll be able to swim to many different lakes, lakes you can name yourself. My favorite lake? Lake Participation.
How about you? What lakes have you named?
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I remember hearing about a study linking happiness with activism. If I come across it I’ll pass along the link.
I’ve spent lots of time in Lake Don’t Make Waves, and have nearly drowned. Luckily, I realized the risk and came to shore.
I think your readers would be interested in your involvement on a more concrete level. There are folks who are not happy with the status quo but don’t know where to begin to make themselves be heard.
Finally, I think that even if one is happy with the developments in his/her own town, or school, or neighborhood, just getting involved and helping out with a project or event is a great way to avoid isolation.
Hey Sally,
That’s an interesting Lake name. If you want to get involved in your world, start with a letter to the editor. A low risk way to find and get comfortable with your voice.
Newspapers today have comment sections. Some people will love what you say; others won’t.
If you want to read the comments, do so. I find it to be a great way to toughen my skin. Once we get over rejection, life really opens up.
Thx for stopping by. G.