This is just one part out of many diaries that I plan to write. For the most part, I will go more into philosophies and framework. It will come from my own opinions and analysis. The reason is for that is because this is only a possible starting point. Readers of this diary or any other from this series will do the heavy lifting. I only hope that this can help activist, campaign workers, or anyone running for office who intend to build a better society.
Edit 1: I didn't realize that I may have gotten two metaphysical. I'm adding more context.
I chose the title because this is the most appropriate starting point for any level of activism. I begin with some metaphors followed by parts of my own personal narrative and then I finish with rudimentary applications for activism.
Imagine that there is a door with five locks that need five separate keys. You know that you need to go through the door. You find that you may have one key and you know where it fits. Soon after, you will realize that you have found two more keys for certain and they can open two more locks. However, there are two more keys left and you are starting to get frustrated. The lights go out and you can't find your way around. After stumbling around, you manage to find a key and then the lights come back. You find that this key opens one of the two last locks. However, you just can't seem to find the last damn key. Where is it? You look everywhere for it and you are going nuts. When all hope is lost, you take a breath and calm down. Soon you have found the key. It was always in your hand, but your mind refused to see it. The door can be opened.
Why is this relevant to anything? Find out why after the fold.
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