More books
So, I am still reading necessary illusions, but all of these books are starting to get me down. I bought another book today at half-price called "A Force More Powerful." It is about the successful non-violent conflicts of the last century. Obviously, one of these conflicts is the story of Ghandi. In my mind this type of activism is the only appropriate form of expression acceptable for social change. I checked it out, predominantly, to look at history from a positive standpoint instead of the bleak one that I have nursed lately.
I've wanted this book for many months now. It came back to mind after watching the WTO protest on FSTV. I need to be inspired by something right now, or I fear that I will go CRAZY! If anyone out there has suggestions for good, inspirational, and thought provoking titles then please let me know.
I was about to fill out my FAFSA form today for school when I realized that it is for the WRONG YEAR! Poop! and Poop! So, I have to go up to TCC tomorrow to get the proper form and fill it out. Hopefully the deadline hasn't passed yet. I am, however, discouraged about what I will do after I procure a degree. Of course, my primary impetus is not monetarily driven so it would seem that the sky is the limit. My impetus is social and environmental change. Change that is lasting. How do I achieve such a large goal? This is my discouraging dilemma.
Sometimes I think to myself, "Why is this so important to me? Do I want recognition on some level, or do I just want the world to be a better place? What does a better place look like? Will it be beneficial for ALL or just for the majority?" These questions layer themselves intricately while lying in bed; all of them demanding answers that I cannot currently make manifest. I would like to write, but I'm not sure how effective that will be. Poli-sci writers are a dime a dozen these days, and people only read what they already agree with, typically.
What to do?
I've wanted this book for many months now. It came back to mind after watching the WTO protest on FSTV. I need to be inspired by something right now, or I fear that I will go CRAZY! If anyone out there has suggestions for good, inspirational, and thought provoking titles then please let me know.
I was about to fill out my FAFSA form today for school when I realized that it is for the WRONG YEAR! Poop! and Poop! So, I have to go up to TCC tomorrow to get the proper form and fill it out. Hopefully the deadline hasn't passed yet. I am, however, discouraged about what I will do after I procure a degree. Of course, my primary impetus is not monetarily driven so it would seem that the sky is the limit. My impetus is social and environmental change. Change that is lasting. How do I achieve such a large goal? This is my discouraging dilemma.
Sometimes I think to myself, "Why is this so important to me? Do I want recognition on some level, or do I just want the world to be a better place? What does a better place look like? Will it be beneficial for ALL or just for the majority?" These questions layer themselves intricately while lying in bed; all of them demanding answers that I cannot currently make manifest. I would like to write, but I'm not sure how effective that will be. Poli-sci writers are a dime a dozen these days, and people only read what they already agree with, typically.
What to do?