A lot of noisy talk these days. Shouting, invective, cursing. Bulging eyes, red faces, strained neck tendons. An ugly view of discourse in modern America.
As the media continues to ramp up coverage of modern day American discourse, some of us fall back, silent, considering what each side is saying. If not two sides, how many others? What voices are trying to be heard? Are they heard? What are they saying?
Here are some of the messages heard when we are listening:
- Hear me; know I am here among you
- I am being left behind; help me keep pace with you
- Include my concerns in whatever solutions are enacted
- I do not trust decision makers, elected or not
These messages are personal, not societal in scope. They have impact on society scope, but they are not focused on the larger picture, only the personal one.
Other messages heard:
- America stands for freedom
- America stands for personal initiative
- America is creative, inventive
- America wants to embrace all its people; that is its history
- America has made mistakes; we must overcome them, forgive ourselves for these mistakes
- America does not want to be played for a fool
- America does believe in peace, lasting peace embracing all souls on the planet
- America loves nature and instinctively protects it
- Elected leaders have sold their soul to get elected and keep their positions
- Government has been corrupted by money, corporate culture; the two must be separated
These messages are large in scope. They can only be practiced if a majority of people support them.
Yes, there are other messages heard as well. But the primary issues are contained above. Both the personal and the Big Picture messages should be in control at this time. The personal tells us there is a problem in need of repair. The Big Picture messages tell us we care, we support the long-term vision, and we will include everyone in the solutions.
The machinery of government, however, has been corrupted in many ways. The people must be in control of that government. We The People rule America; not its government. That is a major distinction in American life we should never lose sight of. Other nations watch us and hope they can acquire what we have. But first, they must shed the machinery that holds them back.
In the same way, We The People need to shed the machinery that is corrupted and restore trust in our values, government, and future.
New leadership is required. Younger leaders with energy and fresh ideas are needed now. Hopefully the elders will hear this message and heed it. Their role is to coach and mentor, not rule. Now is the time for the next generation to step up and lead.
August 14, 2019
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