The other day I came across an interesting phrase “raising the bottom” from a radio interview with Michael Ruppert and Peter Joseph. This expresses very well what I wrote about earlier about abandoning my ‘gradual changes’ thing. Btw, Joseph in particular is one of my heroes and Ruppert is okay too although he always seems to be on the brink of having an emotional breakdown, which is kind of funny since his website is called ‘collapse’…
Actually, it’s not that I am abandoning the gradual changes but I felt there has to be a minimal level from where to make those changes. This is why I now have my ‘veganism and drug-free lifestyle’ as a foundation and the truth is, I think those two things are very important if one really wants to be healthy and free.
One of the most devastating places to be in life is one that is not really good but not really bad either. I’ve noticed that most people are in this state emotionally, intellectually and physically. Not really happy, quite ignorant and although not in a wheelchair, overweight and out of shape. It seems that our modern society doesn’t really care about this and on the contrary, supports it (many businesses even depend on it)! Why? Because this kind of person makes a very good employer and consumer—constantly having to support so-called needs that are only wants in disguise. It is a state of apathy, intellectual laziness, and complacent cowardice, which is to me the worst thing there is—even worse than violence and rape. It’s this state of ‘moderation’ which is really nothing more than wallowing in this ambiguous grey swamp, mimicking itself as living when in fact it’s dying.
I also have first hand experience of being in this paralyzing state and know that it’s very hard to get out of it if one is not aware of the problem. Problems are important because they help us grow. But often things have to get really, really bad until changes are made. Hence the idea of raising the bottom. Most people are at rock bottom yet don’t realize it. Worst of all, their whole lifestyle (relationships, jobs, relatives, friends, hobbies, beliefs) supports it so things are comfortable and change is perceived as a threat to that comfort.
The good thing for me is that I am a recluse and I have no boss or close friends or other relationships that are dependant on me to live a certain lifestyle. This makes me feel free to do as I want and is strong proof towards and in favor of the concept of non-attachment. Most people have wives or husbands, social groups, hobbies and jobs they would have to abandon if they were to make drastic changes. That can be a hard thing to come to grips with. Of course I’ve had most of those things at various points in my life but gradually throughout the years have got rid of them! Or at least from my attachment to such things…
Psychological independance and self-reliance are practices I very much support and suggest everyone develop. This goes against the general mindset of getting careers, families, buying houses, etc. All those things are counterproductive to the cause. That said, they don’t necessarily have to be a problem either if one’s inner foundation is strong.
There comes a time when the only thing left is either change or accept what is going on. I think it’s better to do both and admit that ‘what’s going on’ is never a permanent thing. However, there is a slippery slope here to just ‘accept what’s going on’ and use it as an excuse to not change because everything is justified to be okay. Or even worse, everything is meaningless anyway so why bother doing anything. Those people are hypocrites because if they really felt that way, they wouldn’t do anything and doing nothing is death. If death is the preferred option here, it’s probably a wise choice so good luck with that.
For me, I became sick and tired of being sick and tired. I had been in this state many times earlier but luckily this time I have enough experience and knowledge (e+k=wisdom) to know what I have to actually do after the decision to change is made and what actual changes are to be made. Earlier I would just dive headfirst into a blackhole partly because it was an adventure to live differently and this novelty tempted me initially but wore off eventually. Now I know what mistakes to not make and what paths to avoid. I am also much sharper in intellect and won’t just drink every truth potion that is offered to me. I have tools at my disposal to keep me on track. Or so I tell myself…
Raising the bottom is something that everyone needs to do individually and collectively as a global family. A global intervention is needed (also from Ruppert on the interview)! Otherwise, nothing will really change and this zombie-wasteland reality show will suck all the rest of the life from this planet. This doesn’t have to be so! I am here to fight. I am the intervention! And part of that fight is inspiring others to see what is going on (ie. intervene). That is my responsibility and my purpose. That is my duty towards nature, my creator.
Woooaah… I better calm down and go do my laundry now…