Most people are so dependent on the old established systems and protocols defined by various establishments that they are paralyzed by the very system they believe in. Some of the examples of public systems are healthcare systems and whole nexus of hospitals, insurance, pharma industries, the educational system, political systems and governance etc,. Some other systems are localized to the family or community like caste, family traditions and culture, superstitions etc,.
In the process of strongly sticking to one’s own beliefs and age old practices, many people tend to not critically think if they are even relevant to current times and if they are at least working in favour of them or actually hurting them more than anything.
Many people will adhere to their limiting beliefs and support the systems they are dependent on at the cost of their lives. People could die supporting their ideology and beliefs in spite of clear evidence that they are causing them more harm than good. Many people’s lives are intertwined with these established systems which are rigid and archaic.
They need to be revamped to empower a common man to realize his potential. Instead they run on the obsolete policies and practices that disempowers people and keep them where they are and dependent.
Now we cannot change the system and it has its own lifecycle. System are run by people and hence they have a collective life of their own. Many systems give livelihood to many people. Our intention should not be to feel helpless for not having better systems and facilities in place but our focus must be to take full responsibility for ourselves and become self-reliant. In this age of information, ignorance is a choice. We have all resources available to enlighten ourselves and do the best for us and for our loved ones.
Yes, many old systems, practices, traditions, establishments, protocols are still relevant to an extent and they could show us a direction. But we need to equip ourselves with latest knowledge and information so that we could think objectively and take rational decisions instead of blindly following obsolete guidance and instead of simply doing what majority of people are doing.
Choose to do something that majority of people are not willing to do. Take a cause that majority of people are not concerned about and work on it. Work on what you are willing to struggle and develop yourself. Provide some value and benefit to others through your skills and passion. Be willing to walk on a path that is less travelled and be the one to show direction. Look around you and choose to do something or practice a daily routine which gives you unique advantage.
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