The pied piper of anti-politics - Russell Brand

Debby said:
I'll take a look later Merlin. Thanks for that new link.
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I think you will enjoy it Debby the interview is serious though not heavy, and the large audience consists of people of all ages and walks of life, its heart warming to see the energy generated at these events, though ultimately how much change will actually happen is anybody's guess.
 
But at least folks are talking right and that's the first step in any journey. Somebody has to come up with the outrageous idea, then murmur, murmur, chat, chat, mumble here and there, and finally a further outrageous idea follows and then the next step...... Maybe one day, our grandchildren will be talking about the 'bad old days' when a very few hoarded everything and watched those who hadn't any laid down to die and wars were fought and governments had no oversight....... Fingers crossed!
 
Debby said:
But at least folks are talking right and that's the first step in any journey. Somebody has to come up with the outrageous idea, then murmur, murmur, chat, chat, mumble here and there, and finally a further outrageous idea follows and then the next step...... Maybe one day, our grandchildren will be talking about the 'bad old days' when a very few hoarded everything and watched those who hadn't any laid down to die and wars were fought and governments had no oversight....... Fingers crossed!
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Yes I agree, I am always optimistic, and I believe the time is ripe for change, though I notice personally I am doing very little to bring it about. I find it very difficult when I am so comfortable, to put energy into changing the status quo. :blue:
 
I'm about 20 minutes into the video and so far, it's good and all that he has said won't get any argument from me!

As far as putting energy into changing the status quo, well, I've thought and wondered about myself in that regard as well. Here is what I've come up with for what it's worth: I am who I am, born to this life with certain gifts and certain 'weaknesses'. One of my weaknesses is that I'm horribly introverted.......so I'm not likely to be the one who is going to carry protest signs or physically confront a rotten politician or run for office. On the other hand, one of my strengths is that I read and think outside the box, I write fairly well and when I get focussed on something I happily research it to death. The question is, do I berate myself because I am stuck with my weaknesses or do I use my strengths to bring issues to the attention of those who need to hear them?

We all need to quit looking at what other people are doing about the causes we feel strongly about and feeling like they are doing so much more than we are and instead, think about how our individual strengths can be used to further that cause. And no effort is too small. One small step is only one small step in a million mile journey, but if that one small step doesn't happen, the journey comes to a grinding halt. Every step is important no matter the 'length of the stride'.

The fact that you can listen to someone who is reaching a multitude of young(er) people who by the way, will in some cases be the future politicians and leaders, and whom (who?) espouses a more global loving compassion and overall fairness, and then are willing to share those same ideas is one of those 'steps'. The only thing I would say to you is to do it with enthusiasm and joy. Even the finest automobile can be stopped in it's tracks if all of it's parts, both large and small, aren't there. We had a Volkswagon Golf that wouldn't start and I finally had to have it towed to the nearest Volkswagon dealership. You know why it wouldn't start? Because a tail light bulb had burnt out. My example to you of how even the seemingly smallest and most insignificant part can stop everything, or keep things rolling - therefore you are needed and a blessing to the future of a peaceful world. In other words Merlin, hang in there and don't stop what you're doing.
 
Debby said:
I'm about 20 minutes into the video and so far, it's good and all that he has said won't get any argument from me!

As far as putting energy into changing the status quo, well, I've thought and wondered about myself in that regard as well. Here is what I've come up with for what it's worth: I am who I am, born to this life with certain gifts and certain 'weaknesses'. One of my weaknesses is that I'm horribly introverted.......so I'm not likely to be the one who is going to carry protest signs or physically confront a rotten politician or run for office. On the other hand, one of my strengths is that I read and think outside the box, I write fairly well and when I get focussed on something I happily research it to death. The question is, do I berate myself because I am stuck with my weaknesses or do I use my strengths to bring issues to the attention of those who need to hear them?

We all need to quit looking at what other people are doing about the causes we feel strongly about and feeling like they are doing so much more than we are and instead, think about how our individual strengths can be used to further that cause. And no effort is too small. One small step is only one small step in a million mile journey, but if that one small step doesn't happen, the journey comes to a grinding halt. Every step is important no matter the 'length of the stride'.

The fact that you can listen to someone who is reaching a multitude of young(er) people who by the way, will in some cases be the future politicians and leaders, and whom espouses a more global loving compassion and overall fairness, and then are willing to share those same ideas is one of those 'steps'. The only thing I would say to you is to do it with enthusiasm and joy. Even the finest automobile can be stopped in it's tracks if all of it's parts, both large and small, aren't there. We had a Volkswagon Golf that wouldn't start and I finally had to have it towed to the nearest Volkswagon dealership. You know why it wouldn't start? Because a tail light bulb had burnt out. My example to you of how even the seemingly smallest and most insignificant part can stop everything - therefore you are needed and a blessing to the future of a peaceful world. In other words Merlin, hang in there and don't stop what you're doing.
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Thanks for that Debby, its very supportive, I do accept my perceived weaknesses more and more as I age. I never regarded myself as a good father for instance, but my daughters have always told me that I was (am) so I have grown to accept it. I will continue to promote Russel's message (not him) against all the negative energy which is directed towards him. He does address this personal criticism very well in the interview.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the video.
 
Merlin, I did watch the first link and after an initial bit of non sequiteur response to Stephen Fry he did get to a point that was worth while.
I have to admit that he seemed very sincere but I can't help thinking that he might be a bit bipolar and operating in the up phase.

Fry always seems to be in the down phase. Myself? I'm much more at peace somewhere in the middle.
 
Dame Warrigal said:
Merlin, I did watch the first link and after an initial bit of non sequiteur response to Stephen Fry he did get to a point that was worth while.
I have to admit that he seemed very sincere but I can't help thinking that he might be a bit bipolar and operating in the up phase.

Fry always seems to be in the down phase. Myself? I'm much more at peace somewhere in the middle.
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Yes Dame Warrigal you are right, Russell Brand has been diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar, to me he always seems to be generally in the up phase, certainly on his daily youtube videos. He was also sexually abused as a child and developed bulimia, so I guess he wrestles with a lot of demons, but never the less to me his message is clear and much needed in our troubled times I feel.

If you watch the TM meditation video, http://is.gd/fzKVCn you see a much calmer more introspective side of him.

Like you I am generally at peace in the middle, though according to a Stephen Fry documentary on bipolar, most people that have it would not want to cured, if they could simply push a button. I guess the highs like some drugs somehow compensate for the lows.
 

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