What the world needs

[Akashic_Librarian]

Last night I had a great conversation with a friend of mine over MSN Messenger. We discussed a multitude of things but whilst we were having the conversation i began to think abotu my future, you see I am 16 next week, and when i thought about it, I realised in a few years I am going to have to get started on my career. It scared me a little but then I realised I knew what I wanted to do. If you have ever seen the likes of Paul McKenna, or Derren Brown you will know what I mean when I say I want to be like them.

I want to go Into the Self-Help Business, but I want to really help the WORLD not just loaded Celebrities and business men/Women who have problems with stress, I seriously want to help everyone young, old, poor, rich. I want to take my knowledge into schools, into businesses, into the general public, everywhere.

But I also want to help the world in a much better way, I want to rule. I want to call a halt to the disaster and destruction of the world and re-arrange the planet. I want to disband nations and destroy armies, I want to let peace prevail in the minds of man. I want to lead people, by the hand if necessary, into a better life and a better world, free from poverty, fear and famine. we have the resources, we have the Ability, we have the Power...but we choose to make money instead of save our Brothers.

"All war is Civil war, because all Men are Brothers"

Tell me what you think.

P.S/ I don't want people to call me crazy, I won't tolerate it AT all. You have been warned.

[maryelyn]

Originally Posted by Akashic_Librarian

But I also want to help the world in a much better way, I want to rule. I want to call a halt to the disaster and destruction of the world and re-arrange the planet. I want to disband nations and destroy armies, I want to let peace prevail in the minds of man. I want to lead people, by the hand if necessary, into a better life and a better world, free from poverty, fear and famine. we have the resources, we have the Ability, we have the Power...but we choose to make money instead of save our Brothers.

Tell me what you think.

hey, good luck on that whole 'ruling the world' thing, dude.

but you might be surprised at just how far money will go toward helping to rid the world of poverty and famine and 'rearranging the planet'...

[Akashic_Librarian]

When I say money I am talking about Capitalism. Not personal Money Making.

[Jill]

Ahhhh....the exuberance of youth.

You go get 'em Akashic_Librarian!

[Akashic_Librarian]

I know your only trying to be nice and I appreciate it but...I don't like being patronized. Its demeaning and I am deadly serious.

[Paul C]

Originally Posted by Akashic_Librarian

I know your only trying to be nice and I appreciate it but...I don't like being patronized. Its demeaning and I am deadly serious.

Very well then. You have already stated your intent, now it is time to take action. Because through action we will be able to determine if your intent carries any weight.

Please report any progress, if you feel inclined to share.

[Gordon]

Originally Posted by Akashic_Librarian

Last night I had a great conversation with a friend of mine over MSN Messenger. We discussed a multitude of things but whilst we were having the conversation i began to think abotu my future, you see I am 16 next week, and when i thought about it, I realised in a few years I am going to have to get started on my career. It scared me a little but then I realised I knew what I wanted to do. If you have ever seen the likes of Paul McKenna, or Derren Brown you will know what I mean when I say I want to be like them.

Akashic, great and nice sentiments...I wish you well with it.

I have a friend of mine who designs some of the 'tricks' that people like Derren Brown and other big names in these field use. They are showmen, please remember that. As you set out on you must look to what people need, not how they need to be entertained.

But go Akashic, you have a vision for world peace....hold onto to it.

G

[The Probabilist]

Akashic_Librarian, for a 16-year old, you're found at a relatively high level of consciousness and I'm writing to you in the words of encouragement. Therefore, I suggest that you make the effort of researching these two 'phenomena' as your next steps.

Why do you equate capitalism with something evil? I urge you to read this excerpt from Atlas Shrugged that tc33 posted in another thread. You may have also noticed Steve occasionally quoting Earl Nightingale: "Nothing can take the place of money in the area in which money works." What money is used for simply reveals each person's appraised value of themselves.

The other piece of guidance I want to share is regarding your self-esteem. If you are bothered by remarks against you that you know aren't true, then you're not strongly in tune with who you are, and ultimately, knowing that you're part of something bigger that transcends and dissolves such remarks into unconcerned irrelevance.

Yes, what I'm saying is that you should start from yourself. You can't change the world to the better in a greater way than you can change yourself to the better. Altruism alone isn't the answer to producing most optimal impact.

[maryelyn]

Originally Posted by Akashic_Librarian

I know your only trying to be nice and I appreciate it but...I don't like being patronized. Its demeaning and I am deadly serious.

yeah, well...here's the thing. one of the reasons that world peace (or any kind of peace for that matter) is so difficult to attain is that people allow themselves to be too easily offended. you don't want to be 'patronized' or called 'crazy'? well, you can kiss world leadership goodbye then!

and if you are going to make grandiose statements (and i'm not doubting your sincerity for a moment, but by any standards, that was a grandiose statement), then you gotta expect that not everyone is going to greet you as the second coming...

you're looking at a long road, make sure you enjoy the journey!

[Andrew Brunelle]

If you are going to say something like, "If you call me crazy, I will not tolerate it," how do you equate that sort of thinking with peace and unity? Sure, world peace would be nice and everything, but we're quite a ways away from it, but good luck trying to make it so. Start with creating peace within yourself and allow it to radiate to others. Peace.

[Akashic_Librarian]

I didn't mean to be harsh.

[mtrimpe]

If you plan to lead, you will need followers, from whom you will rob the chance of developing their capability to lead themselves.

If you plan to mold mankind, you will need men to mold to your ideal, from whom you will rob the chance of developing the capability to mold themselves.

I suggest reading and comprehending this before you go on your conquest to take over the world.

[Matthew Shea]

Originally Posted by Akashic_Librarian

...

But I also want to help the world in a much better way, I want to rule. I want to call a halt to the disaster and destruction of the world and re-arrange the planet. I want to disband nations and destroy armies, I want to let peace prevail in the minds of man. I want to lead people, by the hand if necessary, into a better life and a better world, free from poverty, fear and famine. we have the resources, we have the Ability, we have the Power...but we choose to make money instead of save our Brothers.

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P.S/ I don't want people to call me crazy, I won't tolerate it AT all. You have been warned.

It's statements such as these, especially that last sentence, that make me believe you want to impose your ideals on the rest of the world as opposed to genuinely leading people to peace and harmony. In other words, it sounds like you're leaning towards the Saddam Hussein approach of eliminating all opposition rather than the Mahatma Ghandi approach of leading by example and drawing others naturally due to their inherent attraction to your exemplary way of life. I strongly caution you against the former. If you are truly at peace with the universe, others will naturally be drawn to you and the evil which you speak of will naturally fall away without your explicit action. Be careful in your approach.

Also, you'll certainly need to be politically adept to reach your goal, but the ends do not always justify the means. In other words, if you find yourself contemplating something against your conscience and/or is not right, universe-ally speaking, you'd better think twice. To further clarify my point, don't step on other people's toes for your own advancement. You will only discredit yourself.

[Michael Chui]

Why are you going to wait a few years to get started? And why is your work separate from your life?

Your life is a time period during which you change the world. Your purpose is the way in which you are to change it. Your work is merely a way to make sure you survive while doing it, by receiving some kind of compensation so that you have something to eat and a place to sleep until you're ready to continue.

[Lychee]

What the world needs now...is love, sweet love.

[Bisha]

This is a beautiful sentiment and I fully appreciate the heart of what you're saying.

But do take into account that which people have said in this thread, without allowing yourself to get offended (everyone here believes in your cause of creating a peaceful world, I can almost guarantee that, I think) - but you do need to sort out your internal conflicts before you will reach that point.

In fact, if you look at all the world "leaders" that have come about, those who have been most successful in changing things are ones who had amazing interpersonal skills and could inspire others with their SELF-BELIEF and EXAMPLE.

MLK, Ghandi, Mother Theresa - self belief and example, all the way.

At the moment there are thousands of things that I want to be doing with my life, but I have a rough course in my mind with important way-points along the way.

Do you know how you plan to become this world leader? To garner people's trust, have that charisma, and do you have enough knowledge to back up your actions (and indeed enough conviction to MAKE those actions?) Do you think you have it in you at this stage to open other people's eyes?

How aware are you of the cultural differences of the world? How will you rule over people who come from a societal structure and culture that is so completely alien to you, and how will they (coming from almost a "different world") relate to you and trust that you will guide them?

If you really want to lead, lead by example.

[Fifth_Column_Media]

Akashic_Librarian, I must say that you and I seem to be cut from a similar cloth, as I too am very much about changing the world, peace and human rights. I think the only difference is that I have no desire to "rule" anyone personally.

None the less I love the intensity and the fire you have. it's that kind of fire that CAN change the world (for the good or the bad depending on the person).

I can understand why you'd be upset by people calling you crazy. I once said that if I was making a $10,000 a day I'd end up giving a large percentage to charity because what do I need all that money for (not a knock against anyone who has that kind of money at all, just an example). The response I received though from some people, was that I was crazy. Sometimes I guess its hard to for certain people to understand what its like to care about other people and the world as a whole more than personal gain.

At the same time I also agree with a lot of the previous replies. Keep the fire alive though, so that we can have peace and can fight the greed, the corruption, the violence, the egotism, etc in the world.

Take care,

D.A.N.

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P.S.
"All war is Civil war, because all Men are Brothers" - The perfect statement about war.

[Akashic_Librarian]

Yeah thanks Fifth. I did use that last quote on my MSN Personal Message. But its changed now haha. Yeah I agree with you wholly. I don't want people to think I want to rule them. I just want to GUIDE people nothing more. I don't want everyone to bow down to me, I don;t want that at all. I want people to realise they don't need a leader anymore. Then we can live in peace/

[Fifth_Column_Media]

We're definitely on the same page.

If you ever want to write about these topics, or any other topics, I'd be happy to take a look and perhaps syndicate them through my site. It doesn't have a huge audience yet but it's only been 6 weeks. You might also check out the Axis of Justice, Axis of Justice. Its a news syndication site run by a couple of musicians (well known ones) designed to showcase articles on human rights and "power to the people" type movements, if you don't know about it.

Take care,

D.A.N.

Owner/Editor - Sights & Sounds from the Fifth Column
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