Repeal the Environmental Protection Agency that assures pure water and clean air, repeal the Obama reforms that regulate the banking industry, repeal the health care bill that is "too expensive" to take care of Americans who have the highest health care standards in the Western world but one of the lowest amount of population that actually has access to it. To add insult to the injury the current Speaker of the House shows up on national television and simply proclaims there is no climate change.
To someone that is a tad bit more oriented on the wellbeing of others this can appear entirely mad, out of touch with the big picture and a disgustingly ignorant. "Why?" you may ask yourself, "Why, would anyone be so arrogantly short sighted when experts advise that we have only 5 years to revamp our sources of energy or face consequences of epic proportions?" Personal initiatives like using multi-use bottles or bringing individual canvass tote to the store can feel like flatulating against the tornado trying to stop it. If it seems utterly hopeless to combat basic human ignorance then why go through the trouble; it's all going to hell anyways, isn't it?
Is Angry Action a Good Approach?
It's tough to not feel angry, discouraged and on a verge of quitting. However, when one seriously searches one's soul it becomes impossible to escape the thought of "What's the alternative?" Do we just forget about it all and become like those "other" people who could careless? Deep inside we know this is not the answer. Not now. Not when our voice needs to be heard the most.
The answer lays within in our heads and within our hearts but we must to begin by taking care of one "small" issue - our burning anger. This monster appears to dominate the American landscape nowadays. But is resentment a really beneficial answer? Not if you want a thoughtful and long lasting progress as opposed to a feckless struggle.
Edward Abbey, once said "Society is like a stew, If you don't stir it up every once in a while, then a layer of scum floats to the top." So it true that we are starving for meaningful change and anger inspire new action but does it ever lead to a sustained success? Hardly ever. At least not in the battle that we environmentally and socially cognizant types are up in the arms about.
Fact remains - anger is a horrible instrument to seek change. It estranges people, cheapens the cause one is fighting for and burns bridges which are down the road needed to bring the armed forces home. Most importantly, let's not forget we are fighting the adversary within. It's still "we the people," Americans, relatives and buddies with different point of views. Because of this, we owe it to ourselves to value every person in the fight, that we be respectful, wise, resilient, compassionate, and just.
The Most Productive Ways to Deal with Anger and Seek Solutions:
So, just how do we control our irritation and keep our proud chins up? Easy. We master a few useful anger management methods to adjust our mindsets and spring into action. Here are a few tips how to do it.
1. Remember that you are a living cell of this very earth. We tend to overlook that the environment is a living "organism." Every bit that we do as individuals does matter and in spite of how insignificant our actions might appear to be, our steps are part of the big web that produce tiny ripple effects.
2. Hit the trails and smell the nature! It's so easy to lose sight what we are really fighting when our noses are in a periodical or PC display screen 24/7. Visit the nature, tap into its tranquility, let it alkalize you and encourage you with its meekness.
3. Make a decision in your heart that you'd rather go down doing good then join the careless ones out of ignorance.
4. Start with make a difference in your own immediate area - work with an organization, inform your children and mates, devote some time to this!
5. Inspire action by leading by example. It's a well-known fact that a delicate "drip system" can be a far better way to irrigate a field than a massive one time flood. Write about the issues close your heart, request your congressman to take action, contact a local newspaper, whatever it takes.
6. Start or work with a community of like-minded folks. This is tremendously vital that you stimulate your mind with ideas from constructive, action minded people who "get it." Find a Meetup in your area and concentrate on a joint action.
Whatever direction you decide to go please don't do it from anger. Do it out of inspiration and boundless concern for other sentient beings. This is truly the finest way to seek a durable progress you would like to see. Much success!
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