Rules

Been thinking about “rules” a lot lately.

IMO, they do two things.

1. Create some semblance of “order” as well as broader societal expectations and consequences.

2. Show you exactly where society is regarding overall human progressive consciousness. (This is where we often find the negatives re: rules such as systematic oppression, attempts to control, and in many cases, not even include all). 

That said, these often war with one another. A rule may be in place that doesn’t speak to the overall progression of human awareness, consciousness and the acceptance of multiple “practices”.

This said, I feel that we are in danger of making literally everything “bend” to our will because we don’t like the current rules.

This is a problem! If our kids don’t learn that when rules are in place, it’s important to play by those rules or accept the consequences of not doing so. 

It’s also important to teach them the structures that afford the opportunity for those rules to evolve. 

This is exactly why I’ve dedicated a large portion of my life to change policy (rules) so that it is in line with overall human progress re: thought. 

We do not have to shun accountability for the sake of change. 

A rule is a rule until that rule is changed. 

The key is… get in a position to change the rules!

Until then, it’s all talk. 

“In order to change the rules of a game, one must master the game!”