There Is Nothing Positive About Willful Ignorance (Selection From My Book) by johnvibes

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There Is Nothing Positive About Willful Ignorance (Selection From My Book)
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If you find yourself dissatisfied with the status quo, you may begin to research ways to improve the world. Once you find a few ideas or issues that resonate with you, you might have tried to discuss these feelings with your closest friends and/or family. Chances are, at one time or another you been told things like “stop being so negative,” or “can’t you just focus on the more positive things in life?”  

We can all probably think back on at least one of those frustrating moments where our peers have expected us to share in their blissful ignorance, as they choose to evade reality.  Unfortunately, the longer that we ignore the problems that face our species, the worse our predicament becomes.  At first glimpse these issues may seem overwhelming and insurmountable but acknowledging the problem is the first step towards freeing your mind and creating a better world for all of us.  

In this book we have focused on more positive discussions, but we cannot deny the unpleasant realities of the world that we have to live in.  If you had a debilitating illness that could be cured, wouldn’t you want to get a diagnosis and immediately start doing what was needed in order to begin healing yourself? Or would you rather do nothing and ignore the disease because it was “negative”?  Sadly, we have been led to believe that ignorance is bliss, while it is actually the reason for the majority of the suffering that has taken place throughout history. 

If we are not fully aware of the problem, then there is no way that we can possibly improve the quality of life on this Earth.  There is simply no excuse for ignoring legitimate problems that need to be fixed, and we certainly should not allow crimes to be committed before our very eyes. Would you allow an attacker to commit murder in front of you without (at the least) calling for help? Would you stand by and wait for someone else to offer their assistance or would you take control of your own life and do what needed to be done? 

This is the same situation we find ourselves in. Except the attacker is the institutionalized violence and theft that is the result of Statism. The State does a great job of compartmentalizing the theft and violence so that the average person is unaware that it’s even taking place. But once you become aware of injustice, the greatest mistake you can make is to stand by and do nothing. 

With the exception of a few radicals every generation, the majority of the human species has remained unwilling, or unable to stand up and challenge the status quo.  For centuries, the buck has been passed down the line, and our species has continued to ride this roller coaster of confusion and oppression.  In many ways we have come so far and learned so much.  

While much of modern civilization still unquestionably accepts slavery, racism, war, and authoritarianism as simple facts of life, many of us are finally beginning to shed some of these neuroses and are starting to consider the fact that a better path may exist. By considering new ideas for governance and law, we can help break ourselves from chains of past dogma. We must now push further into learning, understanding, and teaching these concepts, and then move towards actually building communities that are living examples of these philosophies.   

The fact that questioning the status quo is looked at as socially unacceptable allows the population to go on thinking that they are alone in their dissatisfaction. This isolation can lead to feeling weak and powerless.  After being discouraged from pursuing change, some people will create justifications for what’s going on around them, telling themselves this is the only world that’s possible. They may even come to ridicule anyone who challenges their unconsciously created facade. Simply put, the fear of alienation from peers can lead to accepting standards which do not meet our needs or represent our values. Push on, do not be discouraged by people who can not handle reality.  

Have compassion and remember that many people are just afraid and are not ready to come to terms with the truth.  Like a battered child who cries when being taken away from the "safety" of their abusive parents, you may feel comfort in unacceptable situations simply because you are familiar with them.  Much like the child, we need to break free from the familiar confines of our abuse and oppression.  

This condition is known as "Stockholm syndrome."  Stockholm syndrome is typically used to describe hostages who develop positive feelings for their kidnapper because they are dependent upon them for sustenance.  When we apply this concept to the macrocosm of our civilization, we find that people living under a system of authoritarianism exhibit these same characteristics. This concept has been illustrated many times in the past, such as the allegory of the cave from Plato’s Republic.  

There is nothing positive about running away from freedom and putting off peace.  One of the most important steps you can take is to learn as much as you can about how to fix the problems that you see taking place in our world. Sheltering ourselves from the harshness of our reality will only foster a more toxic and oppressive world for future generations. Embrace the opportunity to create a better vision for tomorrow by changing your thoughts and actions today.  
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This was a selction from my book with Derrick Broze "Finding Freedom in an Age of Confusion" which can be found on Amazon, or at the link in my bio below. 
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<p>My name is John Vibes and I am an author and researcher who organizes a number of large events including the Free Your Mind Conference. I write for numerous alternative media websites, including The Free Thought Project @tftproject and The Mind Unleashed. In addition to my first book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Timeless-Renaissance-John-Vibes/dp/1518828612">Alchemy of the Timeless Renaissance</a>, I have also co-authored three books with Derrick Broze @dbroze : <a href="http://theconsciousresistance.com/reflections-on-anarchy-and-spirituality/"><em>The Conscious Resistance: Reflections on Anarchy and Spirituality</em></a>, <a href="http://theconsciousresistance.com/finding-freedom-age-confusion/"><em>Finding Freedom in an Age of Confusion</em></a> and <a href="http://theconsciousresistance.com/manifesto-of-the-free-humans/"><em>Manifesto of the Free Humans</em></a></p>
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@bigblueleadsled ·
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@tatjanastan ·
Very smart explanations...Everything looks very grey with a glimpse of small solutions...I read it all..I know that is Excerp from book, still I don't find reasons for what is happening to the Mankind and massive fear among all...🤔🤔🤔?
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@fundposhprincess · (edited)
Good stuff!  Just resteemed.  Hey:  This point:
>>>Simply put, the fear of alienation from peers can lead to accepting standards which do not meet our needs or represent our values.<<<

is the toughest one for most to overcome.  I mean, to we Christians, it's pure Idolotry and a gross violation of the First Commandment, so once brought to attention, Acts 5:29 comes into play and it's a parachute landing.  But when attempting to persuade soley via logic, it is very difficult to get folks over that emotional "need" a collective brings them.  I bet you could author another book, solely on this subject!!!  Think of what milquetoast Adam Kokesh would be like if he was worried about what other jews felt about his prescriptions!
Chew on this expression while imagining you are jewish with the possiblity of being on that debate stage in 2020.  Not easy, right?
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Quite often, alienation transforms into outright violence from a foaming-at-the-mouth goonSquad attached to the collective.  Oh, you get freedom....  but be real: Ain't no peace in that!  LOL
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@bibleanarchist ·
Changing your thoughts IS the answer. A major factor in people who have the capability of challenging their belief system is that they're able to "unlearn" what they think they know to be true. Those of us who can do this find it difficult to understand why so many of our brothers & sisters seem o hit a brick wall once they see they'll have to admit they've been wrong, or even worse....they've been fooled by a lie. This is a very destructive level of pride that leaves its victims unable to grow, develop & mature. This is one of the reasons they get stuck with a childlike mentality with the "government" playing the parental role. Unlearning...it's more powerful than learning.
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@bowwowbill · (edited)
Can’t wait to read your book dude!
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@denmarkguy ·
It's sad that there is almost a *pride* in stupidity and ignorance these days; a societal subtext that being involved and well-informed is somehow... *elitist.* Or, at the very least, it makes you a hysterical paranoid nutball and a charter member of the tinfoil hat brigade. 

A friend of mine refers to it as a world that lacks "civic stamina." 

True, lasting change is always hard; it requires work and determination. 

I'm by no means an expert, but the problem with potests and placard waving is that the status quo sees it as very "visible" and simply builds higher walls around its ways. Seems that perhaps rather than *protesting* the system, we need to *use* the tools of the system to change the system. And to simply BE the change. 

As an anarchist friend of mine once observed, if you want to "get at" Big Oil, it's far more effective to simply *walk to work instead of taking a car* than to stand somewhere with an angry sandwich board. Build alternatives that render the old standards irrelevant. 

Easier said than done, I know.
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@niloyroy ·
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@munawar87 ·
Yes, I totally agree. **Nothing Positive About Ignorance Intent.**
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@westernsilver ·
Points based in fact:
In the movie 'A Few Good Men' 
"Col. Nathan R. Jessep:
You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to."

To my Fellow Natural inhabitants of this Planet. 

Until we recognize these sentiments being reflected in that famous quote above.... 

Which in my view... Precisely describes how we are viewed as inferior Peons by the Globalist Elite and the Brainwashed Military Brass. 

The POWERS that WERE, want us to kiss the Current Cesar's feet. And drink their Koolaid, stay drugged so WE can be a controlled, Good Slave. Because the Best Slaves are the ones whom believe that they are FREE! 

Although I agree with you for most part: 

Might I add: 
Voices that the Oligarchy owned Corporations still listen to, or how we, 'the people' can actually make them feel any fear, is when we hit that critical mass of people who are careful in their voting for that change; and with a steadfast commitment to put all their hard earned Fiat $$'s against the evil AGENDAS!! 

It is simple to see your power once you comprehend how they made working Americans = the VALUE/COLLATERALIZED: 
FACT: The people are the only collateral behind the creation of the FEDERAL RESERVE' S Currency. AKA Notes/Bill of Exchanges. 

The massive demand and the still ever expanding, yet sadly inadequate Supplies of "Truly Organic Foods" has actually proved an example of part of this point. 

A major shift and a word of mouth is possible... once a removal of poison and heavy metals from our bodies has improved quality of life. 

"The Proof is' always' in the Pudd'n. " 

When the people retract enough of their fiat dollars...  these Corporate Cabals have virtually no other choices but to change their behavior in order to continue to exist.

Self education too... needs to hit its' own critical mass, along with a lifetime commitment; on every human beings behalf. There must be an attitude to unrelentingly keep up the exposure of all of the various fraudulent activities, and place it in the fullest of public view. This is our only remaining hope as a society. 

I am thankful for Steemit...
Although, I am a Newbie I am impressed thus far. 

With these latest and most obvious Nazi Stazi like...internet take-overs, and of freedom of expression and speech.

Steemit to me, is clearly a conduit for which ideas can not be erased...I see this platform by and large, one of the best hopes we have left for challenging the OFFICIAL NARRATIVES!! 

Especially, for those of us, whom are committed to finding out the actual, factual TRUTHS. And then standing in those Truths, by having the necessary bravery to keep vigilant, and for finding like minds, to effectively cause necessary change, and to build a movement as a collective effort. 

By which "the 99%ers" can ultimately reach the remaining outliers critical masses by exhaustively exposing all the FRAUD, DECEPTION, PROPAGANDA and outright LIES, in order to help immune ourselves from full censorship.

P. S. We don't have to ride a bike to get at Big Petro. Nicola Tesla already harnessed FREE ENERGY, and there has been many others which have done so as well. Some were CIA/FBI/DOJ, murdered/assassinated over their Free Energy inventions... 

My burning question: 
When will the Critical mass, demand lawful hangings for acts of TREASON? 

Let's focus on our peddling our efforts for a true change, by forcing the breaking up of the too Big to Fail... Man-Op-Pul-lies! 

Thank you  for your attention. 
Cheers W. S.
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@rijal01 ·
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@movement19 ·
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@johnvibes ·
u know they check ur shit...lol
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@movement19 ·
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