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Saturday, September 17, 2005

Join the revolution, Live happier

So you're tired of wasting your life away behind a screen, or maybe you’re not satisfied with the way things are going around you. You're constantly looking deep down for more in life, more meaning, and more excitement. You want to make a difference, and you want to have a good time doing it. So what better way then to get active in your community?

Now when you hear the words revolution, and activism, a couple of things that may come to mind: protesting, rioting, tree hugging, stealing, and sometimes even arson. Well that is undoubtedly how the media portrays activists. However this mass depicted stereo type is extremist, and somewhat falsified. Becoming an activist has absolutely nothing to do with carrying a picket sign, breaking stuff in the streets, and setting stuff on fire (not saying that those things aren't fun ;)). It is about making changes to system, but not via the drastic methods you see televised. As a matter of fact, revolution will not, and can not be televised. Activists utilizing the system to destroy the system never have, and never will work out. So true activism takes effect at a local level. It is here at this local level were individuals have the biggest impact on the world.

So now that we got your windows cleaned from media mis-representation, and you see the bright rays of activism glaring at you. You probably want part of it, but what’s that? You don't know how or were to get started. Well don't worry there is no wrong way to get started. So to make it easy for you I have compiled a short list of activities and such you can do to become active.

1.) Turn off the television
TV is the centrifuge of most things corporal. Chances are you, or some one you know works for some one directly, or indirectly involved with this form of mass media (broadcast, the phone company, coke, coffee shops, or the gym they all advertise don't they?). Besides that, wouldn't you rather be living an adventure of your own, instead of watching one unfold before you on a screen? Go shake stuff up with your friends, meet new people, go on adventures, just please turn the TV off.

2.) Fall in love
Yes this is an activist act. Some one in love has more to live for, more excitement, and more meaning in there life. Some one in love has less place in the corporal elite ranks and more in the living life for the moment spectrum. So fall in love today. Fall in love with a girl, a guy, an activity, anything it really doesn't matter just find more to live for.

3.) Read a book
Especially books that make you question things around you, ones that get you to think. Books full of action, puzzles, mystery, tragedy, whatever it’s all good.

4.) Start conversations with strangers
Starting a conversation with some one you have never seen before in your life is a great exercise to break down the social-phobia that the system breeds us on. Also in the act of doing this you make the world a some what friendlier place to live in, by breaking down the social walls that keep us all isolated, distant, and forgotten. This alone is all we need to rekindle the flame of our communities.

5.) Use alternative transportation
Use public transportation whenever possible. You should also get some exercise in by, riding a bike, jogging, walking, or skating. Either of these options will both break down some social barriers and conserve fossil fuels, keep you a healthier person.

6.) Go to local band/music shows
these are usually cheap and are jam packed with fun. What better way to get the community together, while having a good time listening to your favorite local band? If you do choose to go to these events, don't let them be a spectator sport. What I mean is please don't just stand around and stare at the bands. Get social, party, live it up, and shake things up a bit.

7.) Call in sick on a sunny day
Calling in sick on a sunny day is an exploit people simply don't take advantage of enough. Everyone deserves a day off every once in a while, and this would be the perfect time to go explore a part of your town you've never seen before, interact with new people, and just have fun.

8.) Let your artistic side out
Break free from your systematic lifestyle by writing a poem, sketching something up, writing song lyrics, composing music, or writing a story, anything that gets the creative juices flowing and gets you thinking somewhat out of the norm.

9.) Spend less, Work less, live more
Buy only the absolute essentials you need to live. Make sure whatever product you buy, your buying it because you need it. Not because advertisers make you feel insecure to buy their product, or just for bragging rights. If you do this, then you will need less income. The less income you need the less you need to work. The less you need to work the more time you have to put your energy to something productive and fun you believe in. Set up a goal. And just work enough to get to the goal. For eg. If you are eyeing the IIM, and then just work enough to get a 70 percent in your university examination and pass the CAT exam. Don’t try to burden yourself with all the things.

10.) Get organized
Organize meaningful fun events in your neighborhood. Throw a community potluck. Have a community barbecue where everyone brings something. Organize spoken word, and music related events for people to come together and express themselves. Organize your own student union if you don't have one. Organize charities, non-profit organizations, anything really. Start your own projects as long as you see them as a productive thing then that’s really all that matters.

Unfortunately we are encaged on one single planet where the majority is unsocializable, brainwashed and unsuitable. I have a wish everyday but my wish becomes more of an impossible vision more and more everyday. I have come to realize my wish can only ever be a dream: A dream of a social, happy and evolving planet.

No need for war, bias or religion. But as I previously mentioned humanity as a whole is brainwashed. I believe humanity as a whole needs to see past all the lies they are fed. They need to take a step forward to ensure a safe and beautiful life. I believe religion has no truth, it is a faith. Their whole belief is based on a book. But what is a book? A writing of the author’s thoughts and imagination not factional. What great creator would watch their creation exterminate itself? What is the point in life if we don't use it for good? Why don't we learn from past mistakes? Why don't we have one world Government and one country? A suitable Government which doesn't need to lie to get elected. One to make a real change. Well I have no more to really say but that. But thanks for reading. If you didn't like it, or disagree that's ok just call me an idiot and make yourself feel better. Lets all get Happy and Active.
Hail REVOLUTION Hail ACTIVISM…

Love
A.P.P. Ganesh

You have been KWHAed

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Soft drinks have long been suspected of leading to lower calcium levels
and higher phosphate levels in the blood.

I think soft drinks in general should be on your list.

regards Petter

12:18 PM, September 29, 2006  

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