As we observe Red Sphere of Will and Power deconstruct itself, our emotions activate, don't they? The old definition of power seems to fly right out the window when things like Twitter, Face Book, You Tube, and a new style of investigative reporting (called blogging) enters the equation. In the old system, "power" involved achieving some sort of authority over other people, maintaining a hold on that position, and manipulating that authority (not always for nefarious purposes, but usually as a means to holding the reins) so that it serves your own best interest while appearing to be "good" for all.
Also, too often, "power" involved a sort of entitlement that allowed the person in such a position to feel that he or she is above the law, and that he or she holds the prerogative to lie both to himself and to the world about the ethical, moral and legal status of his actions. "Power breeds corruption" is more than a catchy phrase. It's been very true.
And then, BAM! Here comes the truth-telling of social media. Of course, not everything that appears on the Internet is "true." (Did you hear that Sarah Palin's team actually rewrote the tale of Paul Revere on Wikipedia this week so that her complete misunderstanding of his ride would sound true? Ewww.) BUT, lies seem to find their way to the front of the line, and the whole world relishes in watching a heretofore "powerful person" dig his or her own power grave! That's when our emotions activate. We find ourselves being happy at someone's demise–or horrified, or irritated, or frightened, or indignant, or sad. We find ourselves entering into very odd and highly animated conversations about whether sexting is cheating, or whether hiding one's mistress and love child is misuse of public funds, and whether questions like "what have you learned from this experience" is a gotcha question.
The only important question is this: what is power? It turns out that the Red Sphere is transforming - mutating really. Power used to be about authority. But guess what? It turns out that Truth trumps authority. Truth calls on each of us, asking us to step out of the cancerous morphic field that has allowed us to live with our heads in the sands of popular opinion and convenient lies, and start investigating our reality and weighing it against the feather of Truth. It is possible for you to live in the world and not be of it. It is possible for you to recognize the truth about power. It is possible for you to live as a radiant emissary from the transformed Red Sphere, allowing Truth to be the power and Integrity to be the will in the Sphere of Will and Power. Perhaps the name will change: The Red Sphere of Truth and Integrity
Also, too often, "power" involved a sort of entitlement that allowed the person in such a position to feel that he or she is above the law, and that he or she holds the prerogative to lie both to himself and to the world about the ethical, moral and legal status of his actions. "Power breeds corruption" is more than a catchy phrase. It's been very true.
And then, BAM! Here comes the truth-telling of social media. Of course, not everything that appears on the Internet is "true." (Did you hear that Sarah Palin's team actually rewrote the tale of Paul Revere on Wikipedia this week so that her complete misunderstanding of his ride would sound true? Ewww.) BUT, lies seem to find their way to the front of the line, and the whole world relishes in watching a heretofore "powerful person" dig his or her own power grave! That's when our emotions activate. We find ourselves being happy at someone's demise–or horrified, or irritated, or frightened, or indignant, or sad. We find ourselves entering into very odd and highly animated conversations about whether sexting is cheating, or whether hiding one's mistress and love child is misuse of public funds, and whether questions like "what have you learned from this experience" is a gotcha question.
The only important question is this: what is power? It turns out that the Red Sphere is transforming - mutating really. Power used to be about authority. But guess what? It turns out that Truth trumps authority. Truth calls on each of us, asking us to step out of the cancerous morphic field that has allowed us to live with our heads in the sands of popular opinion and convenient lies, and start investigating our reality and weighing it against the feather of Truth. It is possible for you to live in the world and not be of it. It is possible for you to recognize the truth about power. It is possible for you to live as a radiant emissary from the transformed Red Sphere, allowing Truth to be the power and Integrity to be the will in the Sphere of Will and Power. Perhaps the name will change: The Red Sphere of Truth and Integrity
