The reading made stop and think for a while. I think I both agree and disagree with it. On one hand, I absolutely understand why and how people can feel like they are powerless. The problems we face are enormous and numerous. Even just one alone, such as climate change, can feel overwhelming and unsolvable. After all, I\u2019m just one person, who isn\u2019t connected, wealthy, or in a position of power. What can I do to have any impact on such a vast, interconnected, and complicated problem?<\/p>\n
The problem with this thinking is it\u2019s a self-fulfilling prophecy. If we act like we have no power and can\u2019t solve a problem, then we aren\u2019t going to solve it, validating in our minds that we\u2019re powerless, and continuing the cycle. The people in history that became influential, that fought hard battles, and solved huge problems never started in that position. Even those born into privileged positions had to put in hard work to put themselves in a place where they could combat those issues. And even the most inspiring and intelligent among them wouldn\u2019t have done it if they thought they were powerless. Their belief that they could make a difference helped them get to a place where they could.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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