Whether it's a death by a thousand cuts, or massive action by a united front, we can all 'do something' to drive off the beast that is squishing us like a Rhino on a basketball. No matter our station, we can improve our lot in life. The first thing you need to realize is that you are not alone. It's true the entire system is arranged to get you to think that way, but you are not gonna have to do this by yourself by any means.
The second thing is this: no force on earth, no matter how much power it acquires, can retain it forever. The current oligopoly's days are numbered. Never allow yourself to feel powerless, because their power is mostly just smoke and mirrors. You just might be the one to break the mirror and expose them, who knows?
Finally, know that all the
technology, science, and resources we could ever need are already here
at hand. Anyone who tells you they need to do 'more studies' is
either cracked or deluded, and you can feel free to ignore them.
Right now, today, there is plenty of food for all the creatures on
earth. Plenty of shelter materials, fuel, what have you... all we
need to do is get away from these ideas of scarcity. Could be
your role will be as someone who teaches the truth about this mythology
to the people who most need to know it.
Still unsure? Just start talking to people, sharing what's on your mind.. and listening. And if you still don't know what to do after that, how about trying to get involved with some of these fine groups?
The Yes Men
They
have disbanded the WTO, shamed Dow/Union Carbide, and brought riducule
to Halliburton. Sure, it probably won't save the world, but by
joining with these fine folks you can do your part to poke holes in the
ruling classes tissue of lies - and have fun doing it. For all my
theatre buddies, somebody run and tell Bertold Brecht that Agitprop is
not dead! Tell me more
The Pachamama Alliance
When
the Achuar in western Ecuador asked for Northerners to get moving and
spread the word about the devastation occuring at the hands of Big Oil,
these folks responded. 12 years later, their training and
symposiums are the best around. Learn about them, learn from
them, and go out in your life equipped with a whole new set of tools
and an more inspired outlook. They are proving every day that
it's still possible to reverse course and make life better for
humanity. Tell me more
The Wealth Information Network
A
newer group, these folks aim to lead and teach by example. WIN
training sessions are modelled on the Chatauqua model, with much
interaction and feedback from the attendees. It's simply
not true that our present economy can't be rebuilt along humane
lines, and these classes and symposiums are a great place for you
to start learning about how you can be instrumental in this
change. {full disclosure: I am one of the founders of this organization} Tell me more
Note:
Both Pachamama and W.I.N. give classes that are very useful as
stand-alone items. If you can dedicate the time, please consider
attending the P.A's "awakening the dreamer" one-day symposium; and
follow that with the W.I.N. 1/2 day course. If you do,
effectively the first will offer you a solid foundation, and the second
will pick up from there with more advanced ideas. And,
crucially, it presents useful things to do with all the knowledge
you've acquired.
As well, there are dozens and maybe hundreds of other groups out there who are not listed here. Send me info, and I'll add them in due course. And if none of these is available near you, for gosh sakes start one of your own! What are you waiting for, christmas?
(click here to get contact info for the above groups and other similar organizations)