...you want to see in the world".
I felt that I should write this poetic blog-esque piece as I hope it will form some inspiration in anyone going through the same moments in life. Hopefully, everyone can relate somewhere along the lines. Get comfy, and I hope you enjoy and feel free to comment... oh and check out the tune I posted too... it was a while ago
The ZG Movement changed my life....
I stumbled across the site, I can't even remember how. I guess I felt lost, unplugged in the Matrix sense. Like, I was one of a few that really views the world for what it is. Not what I believe it to be. Viewing a world around me like I wasn't really part of it. Not feeling like I had any real direction both personally and on my influence in the surrounding world, almost like fate, if I believed in it, had actually taken hold. I felt detached. From myself, my family, friends and society as a whole. But I just knew, that my knowledge was my worst enemy.... almost.
I wanted to believe... in something, anything. Just to be a child again. The innocence of belief.
I nearly broke down...
The world around me was mundane, fake plastic trees with political slant to every world, every movement and facial gesture. This life is indeed a stage my friends. And don't ever judge a actor by his clothes. Innocence can leave you naive!
I should have been studying for my degree but I was gripped, by the news, current affairs, the big wide world opening up before my very eyes. The digital revolution had well and truly begun. Now I go visit places far beyond my financial capability in the real world. Freedom of speech was realised. Find my own opinion based on the reputability of evidence from knowledgeable others.... and that was all well... until I became stuck. I had exhausted my resources of knowledge. No one I knew could answer my questions. I was alone.
The ZG movie certainly hit a note for me, especially addendum. My lack of financial knowledge was the missing piece to my jig-saw puzzle... and that was it. I had to investigate and research how finance works, to view it for myself. 2 years, many hours and first hand contact with honest, unbiased people within the industry and I needed no further convincing. I really had unplugged!
That left me with a dilemma... Although I could agree with the ZG aims and philosophies, it still left me with the feeing of... "What do I do about it?" until I glanced upon the magnet on the fridge which read "Be the change you want to see in the world" - Gandhi.
I took a major leap, to leave the monotony of 9-5 consumerism. Formed my own business and followed a path of love. I began to get into gardening and food growing as a hobby too which brought me closer to the real world. It lowered my cost of living and so although I was earning less as I began my new business venture, I was spending less and eating well! I also began to cut costs in my life elsewhere and its becoming a bit of a fun game to play against myself. :s
I've become more involved with Permaculture, my local community, and through my business, I really feel like I can interact with the sort of people who can make a real lasting difference in this world. Because that is the most shocking reality that I ever had to face. MY power to positively influence the world in which I exist. By changing my day to day surroundings, I had made a positive change within myself, which in turn has made a positive influence on my surroundings.
Taking the leap was difficult. To leave the security of the known was frightening. But if only I could show me way back then what I can see right now, I'd have known I'd have nothing to fear.
Sweet dreams mon compadres.