Givers And Takers
The “takers” are now our leaders (“mis-leaders”).
In Native American tribes, it was the “givers.” When a new chief was to be chosen, the tribe, often led by the clan mothers, would look to someone who had always put the tribe’s and others interests ahead of their own. These people were “givers,” and they could never command the people what to do, only persuade.
Now, we can only choose from the “takers” of our tribe, who put their own interests in front of everyone’s. They have few, if any, humanitarian instincts. The system is set up so that only those who will compromise their integrity, if they ever had any, can be funded to secure positions of power.
These people are self-centered and ego-directed and exist in a reality in the public and corporate world almost totally inhabited by other “takers,” so to them it seems normal. Everyone they surround themselves with is compromised but “successful.”
Their time is ending but they will hold on to their bitter end. The curtain has been pulled back to reveal their darkness and this truth needed to be revealed. The fear-based world they thrive in is weakening while a love-based world is emerging — a world even they are welcome in. — Robert Roskind
I probably inherited my social consciousness from my father, although I hope I am easier to live with than he was. I agree…
