This morning it feels like I must get up and do battle with the evil forces of the world. The forces that dumb down the kids, the parents…. the forces that say only those “in the majority” have a right to say what the rest of us should say or not say, and thus what the rest of us should think. It seems an invisible enemy that wields the “socially acceptable” sword to silence anyone who does not agree. It is a force that shuts down the conversation, attacks any divergence in thought, and prevents intelligent discussion. It attacks dissent to the “socially acceptable” as hatred, ignorance and intolerance – becoming exactly what that.
As I lay in bed before awakening completely, I feel a bit sad and vulnerable; but now that I am up with coffee and computer to hand…. I feel like taking it on. It is worth it. What is there to fight for; but freedom of mind and freedom to speak your mind.
And then, perhaps, it is really not about fighting, but about being willing to speak up, share and become more present. This battle has, after all, been going on for a very long time. I may be attacked, slandered, scowled at or made fun of…. but I won’t be burned at the stake.