by Wade Agoh
Guest writer, ZenGardner.com
When practicing the martial arts we learn that our effectiveness increases through re-directing the energy of our opponent and making it work for us. This same principle applies when the contest turns to our use of language.
We know that a true state of tyranny exists when we allow others to run our verbal life for us. To control our words is to control our thoughts, is to control our behavior…
How many times have you been labeled a ‘Conspiracy Theorist’ and ended up defending yourself instead of discussing the issues? How soon do you want to stop reacting to this mental malware?
Actually you can, right now. Introducing an upgrade of the old conspiracy meme, this time created
by us and congruent with our quest for truth:
Conspiracy Theorist Upgrade (ver. 2015)
noun: One possessing unconventional wisdom about
events and situations planned in secret
usage: the conspiracy theorist processes information
through meticulous research, using reasoning
and thoughtful collaboration to determine truth
You may recall our previous point of reference for the old conspiracy meme took place on November 10, 2001 when we experienced a semantic sea change (url: http://is.gd/kNbdmm) originating from the General Assembly of the United Nations. There, the 21st century version of the meme ‘Conspiracy Theorist'(CT) was thrust upon us, framing the global context for the use of the term and defining its official meaning. In effect, we were politically corrected that day. Since then many of us have felt verbally stifled, experiencing the CT meme as a programmed interrupter shutting down countless conversations.
We know the meme is powerful. Many report it seems to hijack the flow of energy between the mind and the heart creating confusion and defensiveness. People confirmed they would be competently involved in a discussion, but when accused of being a CT, they stumbled and lost their train of thought. Frustrated and stymied by self-censoring, they lacked a real time resource for an effective comeback, until now.
Today, we can install the meme upgrade immediately and share it universally. We can determine meaning based on our own frame of reference and information, not on an externally imposed definition.
Applying this upgrade can inspire us in expressing opinions and facts with confidence and clarity.
In so doing, we can respond consciously and engage in intelligent dialogue about controversial issues. We can shift the tide of language to empower everyone, and when labeled a conspiracy theorist we can wax eloquent in our pursuit of truth.
Ready to release the shackles on your speech? Give it a go and see how quickly this upgrade empowers you. Conspiracy theorist? Sure, let’s talk…
contact: wadeagoh@gmx.com
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