Silence is golden in the spiritual realm and silence is complicity in the political one. We are all without exception inextricably enmeshed in both worlds and as such, have choices to make. We can choose to shut off the roaring river of our device distraction and settle into the deeper silences of the soul. We can choose to speak out when the evil afoot is unleashed without our consent and if enough of us do it, join that roaring river of dissent so there is hope to wash away the toxic waste threatening our survival. I believe both are equally necessary. (This photo my "golden silence" moment in Hong Kong.)
Many have made the choice to leave Facebook as a way to protest the Zuckerberg and his cronies' empire and I wholly respect that decision. At the same time, my personal choice is to use this venue to speak out further and wider than I can with my personal e-mail mailing list. While we still have the freedom to voice dissent, use it as much as we can. Alongside reminding each other to claim our beauty amidst all the ugliness. I, for one, am constantly inspired by various quotes and posts I read on Facebook and also learn much useful information that I can’t stomach doled out by mainstream media. I’m also encouraged that many acquaintances who generally haven’t voiced “political” opinions are now speaking up and speaking out. More, please.
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