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Nail on the head, dear Joe. There are things arising that speak to how things are and how things could be. We are transitioning. I crave this part of our discovery of ourselves and our world. Yeah, Bob.

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Whom are the beneficiaries of global conspiracy? Often in a controlled-opposition environment, you'll find amateur conspiracy theorists railing against a particular race, religion, or creed. You'll see conspirator accusations thrown at 'The British', 'The Jews', non-human ETs, dimensional demons, or even 'The Devil' himself. It's important to understand the Deep State is loyal to no race, religion, or creed, but rather only to their * family*. If you see any corporate shills like David Icke accusing an entire race or alien species of a conspiracy, just remember, they are just being racist.

Martial Law. Maritime. Marshalling. Marching. Mergers. Martyrdom. Murder. Marring. These familiar terms of conquest are named after the planet of conquest: Mars. The origins of these words suggest systems of control imposed upon us by humans who associate themselves with the planet Mars. The headquarters of the Deep State is located in the secret places of the Earth, as well as places we were told Humans cannot live, like on the inside of the planet Mars.

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Insightful, to the point observations of our 'world society'. Imagination, curiosity and question 'everything' known and unknown. I agree with your description(s) of the modalities in society's thinking/thought. I often ponder the precarious social systems in place - school/education, government, (mind-control), traditions/culture, health, war, etc. etc. etc. as factors into the illusions and practices of human nature as it exists in this space and time.

We've got to instill and ignite curiosity-imagination into all humanity by being the awakening exsistance in balance with 'self' and nature. I live my exsistance by this mantra LOGIC - MINDFULNESS - BALANCE - WISDOM.

Fantastic piece of writing.

Ma'at - Hotep

AK

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https://lynnemctaggart.com/7-steps-to-stay-civil-with-the-other-side/

1. Tone down all inflammatory language

2. Refuse to name-call or demonize someone else or their position.

3. Stick to the facts when you discuss your opponents’ positions that are different from yours.

4. Learn about the other side. Watch broadcasts etc. that support your political opponents.

5. ‘Speak in love, speak in respect, and speak in peace.’

6. Uncover the hidden connections between you,

7. Find a larger goal you can carry out together or as a group.

We need to recognize that we’re all in this together more than ever.

7 steps to stay civil with the other side

- Lynne McTaggart

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Lynne is awesome! Having worked on this question of unification and being an active player in this game for a while now.. one thing I realize is we can easily propose WHAT the principles to follow are, but the conditions in people's bodies (excessive stress) make it tough to apply the principles. This is why I hope my Embodied Sensemaking stuff catches on more... :)

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The possible has been tried and failed. Now it is time to try the impossible. - Sun Ra

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Interesting way to look at it :)

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Hey Joe, great article as usual! I totally agree with your points, especially the crisis of imagination.

I believe that if people understood the true power of imagination, they would prioritize it more. Imagination is our first way of seeing the world, and it shapes our physical reality.

Unfortunately, we often use our imagination in a negative light, fueling the status quo. I've written about this in my article and podcast, highlighting how we misuse our imagination:

https://unorthodoxy.substack.com/p/how-we-misuse-our-imagination

I completely agree with your strategy, starting with awareness. We need to recognize the "cage" that holds us back and become aware of the things that keep us trapped. Once we do, we can break free.

https://unorthodoxy.substack.com/p/the-comfortable-cage-of-our-modern

Great article, always looking forward to your insights! Chat later!

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Thanks brother! And yes, that is one of our greatest challenges right now.. our imagination stays stuck in what we know. Fears + creates more. People are definitely opening up more and more, but it's so easy to be pulled back in when that's so much of what's around us.

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This really hit me - "We reflexively respond from our past understandings of why something like a new energy technology is a hoax or why extraterrestrials can’t exist or why humanity isn’t capable of something better.

We are often acting as agents of the past protecting the past, not joy-filled and wonderous humans curious to learn about a possible future."

People get mad when responding to subjects like this. Like in an insult to think outside the box. It makes me sad when I see this because it looks like a light had turned off in people and instead there is a gray dimness of jadedness.

Great essay btw.

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Thanks for reading! And yes, I see what you are pointing out in skeptics a lot too. It's good to critically think, but the reflex is to shun, deny, make fun of, debunk, and shut down... there is a sense of aliveness and wonder that is certainly missing in many. I see this as a learned behavior which means it can be unlearned :)

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