This path, the one we are all set upon, is inevitably going to lead us to a great deal more destruction, despair and disintegration. There is really no way around it, though I wish there were. To what extent and just how this plays out, is not clear to me. However, what is very clear is just how hard Evil is pushing itself in our world. It has infected almost every dark corner and shows no signs of stopping. The only threat that stands in it’s way is us, Humanity. The biggest problem I see is not enough individuals are taking any notice. Therefore, I don’t see a way out of this without dismantling everything that has allowed this Evil to flourish. We must return to a simpler way of thinking, living and acting. We’ve got to turn away from Idol worship. From Hollywood actors to news pundits to political leaders, corporations, cars, money, and the like. All the things that corrupt, we must re-evaluate. Not that we need to destroy these things completely, but we must acknowledge the fact that we’ve looked to these things to tell us how to live, how to act and what to say, for far too long. We must change the way we look at them, for they are nothing more than a means to an end and should not be given the status they currently hold. Most people wouldn’t know the first thing about how to live if they didn’t have their movie stars, news outlets, commercials, prescriptions, and all the noise that drowns out what’s real. We are constantly bombarded with mindless chatter that serves only to keep us asleep. To keep us from the truth of what is happening in our world. When an entire society is constantly put in fear of one thing or another, the end result is nothing short of destruction, and we are seeing it happen right before our eyes. I think Timothy Leary said it best, “kill your television”. The real things in life that sustain us, that allow for us to not only survive, but thrive, have nothing to do with anything outside of our own purview. The places and things that matter most are the ones we have direct connection to and affection for. These things that we focus ourselves upon serve only to distract us from what G-d intended for us. They keep us from utilizing the very gifts and talents we were given, the ability to critically think for ourselves, to determine the best way for us to live, first as individuals, then as a whole. It’s not the other way around. Think about when you’re on a plane and the attendants are going through the emergency procedures. You must place your own mask on before assisting another to do the same. In other words, take care of yourself first, then help those who cannot help themselves. It’s really that simple.
You see, more than 100 years ago, our “leaders” got together and decided what was best for us and laid the groundwork for their own selfish interests. They created a monetary system that doesn’t actually allow for natural growth. It allowed “them” (the elite among us) to dictate to the rest of us what we “needed to live”. In truth, all it did was line their pockets with our successes, our dreams, our individuality and gave them the power they needed to control the world. Just take a look around. They control what products are on the shelf, what movies and television shows are acceptable, what cars we can drive, the schools we attend, the list goes on. And if you think they don’t then you’ve been hoodwinked. The only real way we will get out of this mess is to turn our backs on those who seem to think you cannot make a single decision for yourself. But it doesn’t stop there. We must reform the way we look at the world, the way we educate, they way we conduct business, the way we interact within our communities. In short, we’ve got to dismantle the things that keep us from being our best selves.
So, how do we go about that? How do we change ideology? How do we change education? Or business? How bout interactions? I think, first, we must acknowledge the lack of morality, the lack of common decency, the lack of manners. Then we must look at how we lost those things in the first place. I have an idea, though it probably won’t be very popular. It began when women went into the workforce, which was, by the way, not as much of a choice as some would like to believe. Women ended up in the workforce for myriad of reasons, such as, the need to supplement the household income as cost of living was rising faster than income levels, they lost their husband to the War and needed to support their families, and they were incentivized to put their children in daycare for the “socialization” benefits, etc. Then there’s the fact that many women simply had fewer men to choose from after the war, for many died. Very few women went to work because it was their first choice. And I know it sounds cliché, but if given the choice between going to work and staying home to raise the family and manage the home, most women would choose the latter. Though 20 years ago, I would argue this point. Now, however, I would fight for a women’s right to stay home just as I fight for our freedoms. See, women are the nurturers by nature, whereas men are the protectors and providers. It isn’t something that ideology can change, for it is one of those pesky traits that are inherent. And when you go against the inherent nature of any living creature, the inevitable result is nothing short of disastrous. Which of course it what we are seeing currently.
The next thing that led us down this road is our education system. The breakdown of which can also be correlated to women in the workforce, as they were no longer home to teach their children from a strong moral foundation. The schools were designed to teach the basics of math, science, language and history, not morality, or discipline, for that fact. Yet, the more women entered the workforce, the more pressure and responsibility was placed on the schools and their teachers. And the less parents paid attention, for they were too worried about their finances and too busy in their jobs.
In business, it is common to step on others as you are making your way to the top. The problem here is, that goes completely against human nature. It is not natural for one man, or woman, to hurt another simply for their own gain, which is exactly how business as usual has run for many years. But when you really think about it, would you crash into another car simply because it’s in your way? Of course you wouldn’t, because the hassle is far too much. Yet, when we look at just how cutthroat the business world is, that’s exactly what’s happening. Business should be about not only successes and growth of your own ventures, but for others as well. But just how we go about fixing it eludes me currently.
When we talk about the degradation of society, we must look at the roles men and women have played historically versus today. We can postulate that women are equal to men and vice versa, but are they truly equal to each other? I argue, no. Never have been, never will be. And we shouldn’t strive for equality, for that is a fallacy.
First off, physically, men and women are fundamentally different and not interchangeable. And I refuse to accept any argument stating otherwise. Genetically, men are XY and women are XX, that alone influences how a body develops. Muscularly, men possess far greater strength due to the layers of fibers all running in the same direction, whereas women’s layers are perpendicular. Men can build more muscle mass, but also have a higher risk for hernias and muscle tears. Women’s bodies are designed to expand and contract for the purpose of pregnancy and birthing, but lack massive physical strength.
When it comes to the way we think, DNA and those pesky hormones play another major role. Testosterone allows men to stay focused in the left hemisphere of the brain (logic/reason) for far longer periods of time, whereas women jump from right (creative/emotion) to left and back more easily and tend to stay in each hemisphere for an equal amount of time. A simple way to explain this-
-Men’s thoughts are like telephone lines in rural areas, few calls, but they tend to last a while.
-Women’s thoughts are like telephone lines in dense cities, calls are constant and only last a few minutes.
And the way a man’s brain is structured is also very different than the way a women’s is-
- Men’s brains are like the silverware drawer, orderly and organized.
-Women’s brains are like the junk drawer, everything’s there, but you may have to dig a bit to find anything.
See, men and women complement each other. Where one lacks, the other makes up. If we were all equal, then the weaknesses of both genders would be the thing that destroys us. Because when a woman is equal to a man, it neutralizes all her power and when a man is equal to a woman, it does the same to him. When it comes down to it, men and women are balanced, but not equal. And we should NEVER strive for equality. We should strive for balance. And we should champion the strengths of both sexes.
I personally don’t want to be a man’s equal, I want to be what complements him. And I would argue most men feel the same way. I have no desire to do the work of men, as I suspect most women would agree. Nor do I feel men want to do the work of women. Now, that’s not to say there aren’t certain situations and individuals who would want that, but I argue the majority don’t. It’s hubris to think that could change. And we shouldn’t believe some bullshit narrative, spewing all kinds of rhetoric about equality amongst the sexes is what we need to fight for. That in and of itself is the antithesis of human experience and growth. Men and women were designed for very specific tasks. Men are, at their core, protectors, providers and procreators. Women are the nurturers and child bearers. Any deviance from that leads down a path of extinction. And I’m not being hyperbolic here. With the emasculation of men, and de-feminization of women, we are beginning to see a major decline in birth rates, fertility and success in families. We are witness to a major depopulation of humanity and a possible collapse of society as we know it. Now, I do believe we are overpopulated, but I do not believe in mass genocide or depopulation, for I am not a eugenist. I believe the best way for us to whittle our numbers down is through proper education, a strong moral fabric and changing the way we view the sexual revolution. It isn’t a quick fix by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, it will likely take 2-3 generations before we can get the population to a healthy balance again. Anthropologists have studied for decades the ramifications of mass depopulation as well as mass population explosions. Both are detrimental to civilization as a whole and both lead to mass extinction. So, how can we stop this insanity?
It starts at home, with a solid foundation in morals and conscious living. By teaching our children that every action they take has an impact on the world in which they live, and that being a productive, contributing member of society is of the utmost importance, we can change this world. It continues with these ideas being reinforced in our schools, our relationships and our positions in society. It’s not an easy task, but it is one worth not only it’s weight in gold, it is imperative if we want to continue to inhabit this beautiful planet. We must stop raising up bad behavior, lifting up those without virtue, and championing malice. We’ve got to stop pointing fingers, placing blame and dismissing our own contributions. It’s called accountability, and it’s something we have lost. Along with Faith.
Now I’m not a religious zealot, by any means, but I do have a strong Faith and practice. I do not believe it is my job to convert every person I meet, for Faith is very personal. I do not care what name someone uses to refer to their higher power, but I do care that they believe in a higher power. I believe that when you have someone or something to answer to, you become more accountable and conscious of every move you make. You “censor” yourself by restraining your impulses and understand how that impacts your own life first, then the lives of those you encounter. You keep yourself “in-check”, if you will. They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, and I truly believe that. For when you have no moral grounding, you may think what you are doing is good, but in fact, what you are doing is destroying individual freedom, and in turn, civilization itself.
Think back to Eastern Europe in the 1930s. The propaganda machine convinced an entire population that Jews were diseased, dirty and undesirable. It started with health and safety concerns. By the time the “Brown Shirts” were coming through Poland and rounding up all the Jewish communities, the rest of the population cheered it on, for they lived in a false fear. A fear propagated by the media and the “Powers that Be”, which led to a mass genocide of millions. And while what happened to us Jews is unconscionable, far worse happened to the Russians, something most don’t want to talk about. It is estimated that more that 20 million Russians lost their lives during WWII, though the numbers are debated. Despite the arguments over the exact number, the fact remains millions were persecuted and murdered to push a totalitarian ideology. One that was propagated with fear as it’s driver. Fear that Jews were bent on world domination and total control. Fear that Jews were unclean and carriers of Typhoid. Fear that Jews were taking jobs and professions away from non-Jews. All of this fear was driven by the media. Media with an agenda to be the voice of the regime in power. Constant bombardment of these lies over a very long period of time allowed the average citizen to believe them to be not only true, but that Jews threatened their very existence.
Now, take a look at what’s going on right now worldwide. People are being “othered” because they are choosing to to do their own research, they are not living in fear and they are not taking an experimental medication that may or may not protect them from a virus that has a ~98% recovery rate. The Prime Minister of New Zealand was pressed by a reporter on the mandates and posed, “you’re essentially creating 2 classes of citizens.” She simply answered, “Yes, and these mandates won’t end.” This is happening in country after country. Why, just the last week, it was reported that a man in Germany, I believe, killed his entire family then himself because of the mandates and a fear of the backlash against his family. A woman here in the US was just found guilty in a “court of law” of violating the shutdown mandate and sentenced to prison. And just exactly what did she do that was so egregious? She dared to keep her restaurant open. Suicide rates are up, crime rates are up, inflation is up, and mental health is in serious crisis, just to name a few. In Israel, they are now requiring not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 shots to be “fully” vaccinated. Soon, that will be the norm here as well.
What happened to 2 weeks to flatten the curve? What happened to protecting the vulnerable? What happened to individual rights? We gave them up when we decided to go along with this charade, thinking it was the right thing to do, never looking to history to see how the 1918 Influenza pandemic was handled. And though Ben Franklin’s famous quote was in fact about taxation, it holds true in this current scenario, “He who is willing to give up essential liberty for a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” I cannot speak for everyone, but I can say a great majority feel the same as I do, “FUCK YOUR FEAR MONGERING BULLSHIT!” My freedom, my safety, are mine to hold. It is my responsibility to ensure my safety. It’s called being accountable and understanding the impact I make in this world. Now is the time to rise up and say, “No More!” My favorite President, Thomas Jefferson understood more so than anyone in his time, that freedom is essential to a successful society, “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” But the problem we face is simple, not enough people understand or even know history. So how can we fix that? It is not a quick or easy fix, but it is worth every ounce of effort we can put forth. It starts with a conversation. It continues with research and study. It ends when we are all well informed and committed to keeping history alive. As I’ve often said, “History is full of ugly truths and we do ourselves a great disservice to ignore it because it’s uncomfortable.”
“Educate and inform the whole mass of the people. They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” Thomas Jefferson understood that education is the foundation of a free society and one governed justly, by the People. It is not the government’s job to tell us how to live, but our job to limit their power. And we’ve become so complacent that we have folded like a cheap suit when it comes to upholding these values, expecting that our government will do that for us. Except we’ve forgotten that it is our responsibility to hold our elected officials accountable, to question their motives and remove any that abuse the power we have given to them. It is time to get our butts in gear and fight for our way of life, for if we do not, we will end up under the regime of tyranny. That’s not an opinion, that is fact. It is an uphill battle, that I will not deny. But anything worth fighting for comes with challenges. I ask, will you stand up? Will you fight? Or will you cower, frozen by fear?
What I ask of you is not to begrudge or belittle, but to inspire. To challenge you to dig down deep and find that strength within to do what is right, for no other reason than it’s the right thing to do.
We are at a crossroads. One path leads to freedom and liberty. The other to tyranny and suffering. The elite of this world have told us, this is an opportunity for a “Great Reset”, one where you will own nothing and you will be happy. These people seriously think the majority will be just fine giving up everything they’ve worked so hard to amass. Again, I cannot speak for everyone, but I do speak for many when I say, “Hell NO!” I will defend my right to own what I’ve worked so hard to get. I will fight to keep my property, my vehicles, my business, and everything contained within them. It is human nature to take pride in our accomplishments and successes. And while I do hope for a future similar to that of Star Trek, I also recognize humanity is not there yet, not even close. Because change, though the only constant in the universe, is neither something humanity comes to easily, nor quickly, for that matter. Change is difficult, uncomfortable and something we resist, but eventually we come to terms with. But when change is forced upon the masses by those who who ride high horses, it’s not only resisted, it is resented. And when the masses resentment reaches a breaking point, conflict arises. Which brings me back to the beginning of this dialogue. We are on the brink of the greatest battle we’ve ever faced. The path we are upon is heading towards a breakdown of western civilization.
We need look no further than the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. I know I’ve written about this in the past, and I still hold this truth, so bear with me here. Abraham begged and pleaded G-d to spare the twin cities, if He could find 50 innocent citizens. He could not. Ok then, 45 innocent people. He could not. What about 30, or 20, or 10 innocent people? Still, no luck. But G-d, if there be but 1 innocent person, I plead, do not destroy these cities. Ultimately, G-d could not find 1 innocent person among the entirety of the population. Why? Surely, there would be 1 person amongst them who’s life, who’s intent, who’s deeds proved they were righteous. Unfortunately, the corruption and sin had infected all who lived within these cities, for all the righteous among them had already fled, but 1 family. So G-d sent 2 angels to search for the innocent. At the entrance to Sodom, they met Lot, who graciously attended to them and their needs, his family was the last. The next morning, the angels urged Lot to take his wife and 2 unmarried daughters and flee, for G-d was to destroy the cities. They instructed them to flee to the wilderness and not look back, not once. Lot feared that the wilderness would be his undoing and begged to flee to Zoar instead, so they did. But, Lot’s wife could not resist, and she turned to look upon the cities as they burned. She was turned to a pillar of salt. To this day, nothing grows in the place that was Sodom and Gomorrah.
Many respected intelligent minds now believe that a civil war here in the US is inevitable. And while most people here think a civil war means 2 sides fighting on the battlefield, the reality is quite different. Our country is no longer united. And many don’t know what to think or do about it. What will likely happen is states take back control and push the federal government out. If we are going to survive as a country, this is imperative. Each state will have governing control and the federal government will lose a great deal of power, as it should. We were not set up to be ruled by the feds, but by the People and for the People. Our state government is a reflection of that, and anything that needed to be decided nationally fell to the federal level, which is governed by our state representatives. The Constitution states that anything not laid out within is to be decided by each state according to the will of it’s People. Because State’s Rights come before Federal Rights and the People’s Rights come before the State’s. It wasn’t and still isn’t the other way around. I truly believe we are already in a civil war, with social media as the battlefield. So now is the time to decide which side you are on, the side of Liberty through Truth, or the side of Safety through Tyranny? The choice is yours…
Be Well everyone and remember
Stand Up
Stand Out
Be the Light
-Miriam the Levite
