Many humans have the possibility to go their own way. How many make us of it? How many are enthusiastic about life, live their dreams? How many even have dreams? Children usually still have dreams. And then at some point the dreams get lost. We transform from an optimistic dreamer to a dutiful citizen, a worker. We take our place, and we me might belief that it was our own choice. We might belief that we found the best spot for us, and live a middle-class life. We become a marginal figure in world history, do our duty, get worn down, go to a retirement home and just like that life is over. To compensate this, we are confronted with all those heroes on the screen, that we can identify with. Also, we get to see a small group of people, mostly billionaires, who stir up the world with their ambitious projects. At the same time, the news never get tired of telling us over and over, how important our vote is. That our vote is essential so the world can have a good future. That we absolutely must vote for the right choice, so the right people get elected, those who know how the world can be saved and how democracy can be preserved. And that the world is in desperate need of being saved, as soon as possible, is a message we get to here almost everywhere. We are constantly presented a series of threats, that are difficult to locate or grasp, but will certainly turn the planet into hell, if not addressed immediately. Does that leave any room for dreams?
It is probably easiest to adopt the projects of the rich and powerful. Then I can turn to climate action, pandemic management, the war against terrorism (or, as it is popular in Europe, against the right wing) or other organized projects, and I will get a lot of tailwind and money for it. Or, the second easy choice is to oppose this, join the other side which is not so convinced and thrilled by the projects listed above. Those two sides can then accuse each other of lies and ignorance, can throw dirt on each other and make a lot of noise. At the same time, both can devote to the conviction that enforcing their good intentions is indispensable for saving humanity and that any means are justified to achieve this. This way, it might actually be possible to lead humanity into an abyss. It is for sure a good way to turn many into slaves, keep them far away from coming up with their own initiatives.
It is not easy to find my own way in our political and social environment dominated by lies, threats and deceptions. Very quickly we get consumed by the unbelievably urgent projects of those who say that they know better. Their knowledge is delivered by independent, strictly objective sources which are committed only to the truth and the scientific method. Right? This belief can only be kept alive as long as we do not take a closer look at the science system wich is the source for the “knowledge” used in politics and economy. However, for the powerful among us it is already sufficient when the individuals do not have the self-confidence to question statements made by authorities. Instead, they question their own reason. Do you have an idea, where we learn to think exactly like that?
We are giants who were told they are dwarfs. If we want to go our own way, we must first become aware of who we are. We must reclaim the trust into our own ability. Then we can establish the required distance to the noise around us. Only then we are once again able to hear ourselves. At that point we are no longer pieces of the players, who puff themselves up to push and pull us around. We are then able to make our own mind, get to look at the world on our own. Make decisions on our own. We can then find out how we want to participate to the world. We have a chance to listen, to find a task for our life. Then we just need the courage to get going. At the end, we will become free human beings.
You may wonder if that isn’t far too dangerous, a world with free human beings. So much could happen and go bad. There was a time when humanity was guided. All they needed to do was following visions and instructions, and they would be rewarded with a paradise. Those times are over. We live in a time of lies and deception. If we do now what we are told, it will result in chaos and downfall. We are then reduced to dwarves, exploited and played off against each other. Today, we are encouraged to become free. To disconnect from the dictate of authority. We are called to find the truth on our own. To get an overview on our own. To act based on our own understanding. Living on this planet today is an enormous challenge. It is an honor to be here now. At this point in time, we need free human beings. The more, the better.