Group 4 /November 1, 2013
Last weeks newsletter had a bit of the Che Guevaras about it. Russell Brand and Marianne Williamson calling for revolution met with a mixed response. Critical thinkers getting excited, conditioned thinkers laughing at the naivity.
Well, in my opinion, revolution isn't something that is going to happen. It is already happening.
Nothing as dramatic or dated as the storming of the Bastille, (which probably wouldn't be reported by today's mainstream media anyway), but something far more powerful and sustainable.
It's a kind of revolution by stealth.
To a quote Dee Hock from Chaordism:
"Whether we recognise it or not, whether we welcome it or not, whether we will it or not, whether its constructive or not, we are caught up together, all of us and the earth as well, in the most sudden, the most profound, the most diverse and complex change in the history of civilisation. Perhaps the history of earth itself."
We are in the middle of a revolution. The question now is how we respond to this situation.
As I suggested in the "Stability in an Unstable World" series there are three ways to respond to our current situation:
1. Cling to our old internal model of reality and attempt to impose it on external conditions in a futile attempt to make the world conform to our expectations.
2. Engage in denial. This is an extremely popular choice with the majority of the people.
3. Attempt to understand and change our internal model of reality. This is the most challenging.
Unfortunately those clinging to the power afforded them in the old paradigm are, quite logically I suppose, choosing option 1. There is an incredible lack of imagination in the choices our 'leaders' are making at present. Their attempts to keep everything as it was, is actually hastening the inevitable change. The most obvious and far reaching example of this will be the US $ losing its status as the world's reserve currency.
Whilst our leaders are busily trying to secure their first class cabin on the Titanic, the majority of the population are choosing option number 2. The old Roman trick of bread and circuses to placate the masses has been replaced by McDonalds and plasma TV but the effect is the same and appears to be just as effective. This group will sit and watch soap operas about the Titanic
The really exciting news is the rapid growth of those choosing option three. These are the imaginals, brave enough to envisage a different possibility. They are willing to challenge their beliefs. In fact they are willing to challenge their very identity. This option requires tremendous faith, an open mind, a reliable inner guidance system and individual stability.
Group three are largely outside the perceptual range of groups one and two, and when encountered are often dismissed or ridiculed. My guess is that if you are reading this you are, whether aware of it or not, in this group.
It takes courage to be one of those following their instinct and turning down a ticket for the Titanic. For a period of time you may well look stupid (when viewed from the Titanic). As the champagne corks pop on the poop deck you may well even question yourself. But my suspicion is the discomfort you may feel in the midst of the transition will be handsomely rewarded.
As you adopt new and different models of reality you may find others indifference perplexing. You may initially have the urge to inform or even rescue those clinging to the old reality. You will certainly find old motivators losing their potency (you will be driven more by your heart than by fear or survival).
Group 3 used to be a lonely place, but it is becoming more populous by the day. If you have been there for a while you may find you start to form group 4.
What's Group 4? No idea yet but anyone want to come and find out?
Vive la revolution
Love
Bill