The “Impossible” reading was an interesting read. It was very compelling and relatable especially with what is going on in our world right now. Something that stuck with me was when he said, “The problem is not that we have so little power. The problem is that we don’t use the power that we have.” This quote reminded me a lot of Nelson’s Mandela’s quote: ” Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” These sayings to me implies that we are able to do a great deal but we are afraid to take the responsibilities. It’s easier not to be responsible. This is because most of our society is set up to reward conformity. This reading made me reflect on how I think about what I can do to make a change in the world even if it is on a small scale and even about change in general on a global scale as well as how huge of an impact activism can have.
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I really liked how you connected it to the Mandela quote, I completely agree with you that it is relevant to this reading. I also agree that humans easily get discouraged in considering their outreach potential but do not realize how such small acts can positively affect people.
I completely agree with your point about how it is easier not to be responsible. It reminds me of the saying “ignorance is bliss,” but choosing the easier choice is not always choosing the morally right choice.
I like the Mandela quote that you added a lot – people often do not vote or speak out or participate in activism based on fear regarding how they would be perceived. This is disappointing and I hope that eventually people realize that the power we each possess is not something to be afraid of.