Self being weaponized against self
People too!
"Really? How?"
Firstly, Language (words and narratives) frames mindset,
- words e.g. "Evil", "Tyranny"
Even though they appear useful to describe the problem, the descriptor 'tyranny', similar to the descriptor "evil"- is de-agency-fying as it locks in the mind - constrains the mind - giving the idea power it did not have - and certainly not solving the condition it describes
Descriptors like "tyranny" or "evil" that depict issues in absolute terms can set up a fixed mindset, undermining belief in positive change.
Framing challenges as insurmountable problems locates agency externally, disempowering collective creative capacities for solutions.
Polarizing or adversarial language breeds oppositional thinking instead of shared understanding.
Focusing solely on deficiencies defines reality by what's lacking versus untapped strengths/possibilities.
Fixating on the problem and not recognizing:
- one's Agency for solving the problem,
- one's possible, unwitting culpability in the problem
waters, not rids, the weeds of powerlessness and
absolves the mere onlookers.
Next, Mindset sustains language
Then, Mindset determines fate:
- The Hierarchy mindset is one of dependence on the Hierarchy - subjugating self to Hierarchical Systems, thus elevates Hierarchy
- The Reciprocity mindset is one of interdependence amongst people, thus elevates all
Hierarchy knows only to subjugate and usurp
Examples:
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