Making Difference
\r\nThere is a false notion that only the elites in our societies matter and that all change, progress, or setbacks emanate magically from within their dark or greedy souls. You can sense this awe and respect for the powerful any time you walk past a magazine stand. Who are on all those covers? It's always the richest businessmen, the most famous actors, and the fastest cars. Don't even get me started on those muscle magazines! This world we live in worships and respects the strong and the mighty. It's an unfortunate fact of life that nobody gives enough credit to the weak and the humble. But, the fact is, even the smallest creature can change the world.
\r\nIn your travels you will meet plenty of people who will doubt that one person can make a difference. There are those who would rather put their faith in strong armies, charismatic leaders, and large corporations. There are others—including most dictators and plenty of people on the far left—who will choose to see conspiracies at every turn. To these ladies and gentlemen, it's always the CIA, the NSA, the WTO, or the Illuminati that are behind everything that happens on the planet. Whether you're catching flak from people on Twitter or from the state-run media outlets of the world's autocracies—channels like the Kremlin's Russia Today or the Saudi, Iranian, and Venezuelan news agencies—just try to be patient and realize that it's all part of the game.
\r\nThe problem is that plenty of people, no matter their political position, suffer from a pervasive sense that only big governments or institutions matter in this world. In your career as an activist, people will either doubt your ability to achieve anything as an individual or, if they see you succeeding, insist that you must be a puppet for larger, more-sinister forces. In both cases they'll really just be telling you that they don't believe in their own ability to make a difference. Do them a favor and prove them wrong.
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\r\n \"Blueprint For Revolution\" - Srdja Popovic