Well said. I can relate to every single aspect of your essay. I have always been a black sheep, at least in thought, work, and actions. I see what you see and appreciate you putting it into words that are easily understandable. A Nation under Blackmail, a double book set written by Whitney Webb. Brings much to the light. Then we have The Paper Clip files, to the assassanation of JFK. Interestingly eye opening exposing the world we really live in. Sad but true.
I have told many people here on substack that it was my mama and my older brother who, although I sometimes did not understand at the moment, helped me to realize how important free thought and imagination, constant learning and a strong inner mindset leads to a truth that never leaves our consciousness throughout life. It's a gift to each of us to accept or reject. And real love includes discernment of action and empathy for others even when you have to cut ties. That was a hard lesson for me. Something I'll always be working on!
Jason you so nailed how I have viewed the social fashions that have twisted the world view and agendas, and been weaponized by the establishment. You echo exactly how I have always viewed the baby boomer generation's (my generation) crusades against capitalism, wars, and traditions, to justify their self serving indulgences.
A great refrain to view our current world's fashions and social religions and how the bad actors are weaponizing them against us amplifying, the chaos and disunity, to pit us against each other, in ever shrinking concentric circles of dogma across the ideological spectrum.
Scott Adams always said that if something was too on the nose with what you wanted to hear, it has a high likelihood of being divisive. My take away is to be aware, we may be in our own little causality loop. Excellent Essay, well crafted and thought provoking.
Thank you! And yes, these ideologies are designed as weapons against us. Left and right... They're both intended to keep us siloed and away from the truth.
It is not to late if you are ready for embracing the soul that you have. Once you do, you will have the wisdom and courage to do your work here on earth. You don't need to comply with mandates and laws that come between God and your eternal soul. You may be punished, materially and financially, physically, lose your life, lose people you love, due to these treacherous leaders and you will still have your soul and you will be right with God. Protect family, friends, and any whom you've chosen to love. God is with you.
Thank you for the very thought-provoking essay, Jason. It resonates deeply with me. Until your essay, I had never labeled myself a black sheep. But as I review my life decade by decade with the eyes of today, I realize I always was at least an institutional black sheep. By this I mean well educated, well employed in 'acceptable' social structures but never felt I belonged there; never able to "sell my soul to the company store". I kept moving, seeking my 'forever place' until I realized my forever place is within. I can only affect the sheep and their tyrant leaders by non-conforming in my own ways. I'm staying true to my soul. Math is still math. Blue skies are still blue. They can't convince me otherwise.
Jason has said things here that I needed to hear too! Black Sheep are not just rule breakers. Your sense of not belonging has been my story as well, and looking back, I am glad I was able to hold on to my inability to conform. It was not fun but somehow I now feel so much stronger in my faith. I think I can do this, with the help of God. I'm not envious of the things that others had that I missed out on through circumstances. I am thankful for difficulties that make me who I truly am. Self pity is a killer.
Well said. I can relate to every single aspect of your essay. I have always been a black sheep, at least in thought, work, and actions. I see what you see and appreciate you putting it into words that are easily understandable. A Nation under Blackmail, a double book set written by Whitney Webb. Brings much to the light. Then we have The Paper Clip files, to the assassanation of JFK. Interestingly eye opening exposing the world we really live in. Sad but true.
Thank you! And yes, it's all out there now. I've just been wondering if we were prepared for it or if our society can handle it.
Society is either going to go toward an epic awakening or into a deeper sleep and either way it goes, there will be consequences.
I have told many people here on substack that it was my mama and my older brother who, although I sometimes did not understand at the moment, helped me to realize how important free thought and imagination, constant learning and a strong inner mindset leads to a truth that never leaves our consciousness throughout life. It's a gift to each of us to accept or reject. And real love includes discernment of action and empathy for others even when you have to cut ties. That was a hard lesson for me. Something I'll always be working on!
Jason you so nailed how I have viewed the social fashions that have twisted the world view and agendas, and been weaponized by the establishment. You echo exactly how I have always viewed the baby boomer generation's (my generation) crusades against capitalism, wars, and traditions, to justify their self serving indulgences.
A great refrain to view our current world's fashions and social religions and how the bad actors are weaponizing them against us amplifying, the chaos and disunity, to pit us against each other, in ever shrinking concentric circles of dogma across the ideological spectrum.
Scott Adams always said that if something was too on the nose with what you wanted to hear, it has a high likelihood of being divisive. My take away is to be aware, we may be in our own little causality loop. Excellent Essay, well crafted and thought provoking.
My hat is off to you Jason!
Cheers
Thank you! And yes, these ideologies are designed as weapons against us. Left and right... They're both intended to keep us siloed and away from the truth.
And the hippies were overtaken by the Bolsheviks while mesmerized by their lava lamps.
It is not to late if you are ready for embracing the soul that you have. Once you do, you will have the wisdom and courage to do your work here on earth. You don't need to comply with mandates and laws that come between God and your eternal soul. You may be punished, materially and financially, physically, lose your life, lose people you love, due to these treacherous leaders and you will still have your soul and you will be right with God. Protect family, friends, and any whom you've chosen to love. God is with you.
Agreed. And I think a lot of this will be put to the test in the very near future.
I do too
You should talk to Elizabeth Nickson about the role of MKUltra in all this.
Her mother was a Montreal victim and there’s a class action suit on behalf of the victims’ children before the courts.
Thank you for the very thought-provoking essay, Jason. It resonates deeply with me. Until your essay, I had never labeled myself a black sheep. But as I review my life decade by decade with the eyes of today, I realize I always was at least an institutional black sheep. By this I mean well educated, well employed in 'acceptable' social structures but never felt I belonged there; never able to "sell my soul to the company store". I kept moving, seeking my 'forever place' until I realized my forever place is within. I can only affect the sheep and their tyrant leaders by non-conforming in my own ways. I'm staying true to my soul. Math is still math. Blue skies are still blue. They can't convince me otherwise.
And I think you've found the secret to navigating it all
Jason has said things here that I needed to hear too! Black Sheep are not just rule breakers. Your sense of not belonging has been my story as well, and looking back, I am glad I was able to hold on to my inability to conform. It was not fun but somehow I now feel so much stronger in my faith. I think I can do this, with the help of God. I'm not envious of the things that others had that I missed out on through circumstances. I am thankful for difficulties that make me who I truly am. Self pity is a killer.