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RE: "RISE ABOVE" - Do we dare break the cycle and forge a new beginning?
This is absolutely spot on. In a world where everything is decided for us, from names to others, from expectations and standards that doesn't even measure up to ours, we need to break the norms and question everything. I admit, it doesn't have to be popular or widely acceptable but this is our life, no one should tell us how to live it. We shouldn't conform to the standards of others which is totally alien to how we are, we should rather raise the standards to show people how we desire to be loved. Question everything and find your peace in the midst of it then act on it. Pace setters! You blow my mind again with renewed vigour. Thank you so much for this post.
And this is a beautiful comment @olawalium. It is a rare being who will actually stand up for their values--if in fact they even know what they are. This is our time, our watch, our responsibility. Buttons definitely get pushed when people are shaken out of their comfort zone. We have had to stand up to lots of scrutiny and judgment, including a SWAT raid that tried to take us down. This is not a job for wimps, but for those who are willing to live on the cutting edge and move mountains to create change. I am truly grateful to @quinneaker who stands true regardless, paving the way to a whole new paradigm of living. Thanks for seeing the possibility, and for acknowledging not only the potential, but the sacrifice and hard work it takes to stand in the fire.
Yes, it takes a sacrifice and hard work to stand for something when the odds are stacked against you and i really appreciate all your efforts. Really? SWAT raid? Wow. That's totally unacceptable. Been seeing a movement as regards Social Services that wrestles children away from their parents too. We really need to stand up because this is our time as you rightly pointed out. A massive shout out to @quinneaker for being so awesome. Following him already. I really admire you all and i am always here whenever you need me.
It is quite the challenge to stand up in times when the odds are stacked against us. We have not only endured a SWAT raid, held at gunpoint for 10 hours, with even our children (one only 2 weeks old at the time) under the gun, but we have also defended against Child Protective Services that attempted to have their way with the children. It's a very sick system. Unfortunately, and fortunately, it is us doing this to ourselves. It's super sick, but because it is us, we have the ability to make change.
Thanks for seeing us @olawalium, and for your support. Wise move tuning into @quinneaker. He really has an exceptional perspective and so very dedicated to his vision.
Wow! You've been under so much yet still standing. That's selfless. I believe in you, your fights and ideas. I'm with you everytime. It will end in praise. I love this: "...but because it is us, we have the ability to make change." Change is what we seek and we will be deliberate about it till we find it.
Responsibility really is key. Blaming others or circumstances keeps us in the pattern. We are the power!!!
Grateful to share awareness of these things @olawalium.
Yes, we are used to blaming others when we are the one not taking steps. Nobody is responsible for us, we are. No one owes us anything, but we should take steps too.