“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
by George Bernard Shaw
That is how I see being a Progressive; constantly moving forward; keeping self moving forward by my willingness to change, hopefully for the better, when I feel stuck, bored or doing/thinking the same thing, same way, over and over again expecting a different result.
I use to be a political junkie but to no avail. I couldn't change anything except myself.
I doubt I even convinced or changed anyone else's view point or actions with my support, opinions, rants or rages, sit-ins, protests, beliefs, ideas, etc., etc.
I have literally changed my thinking about almost every major belief, loyalty, political stance, religious following, life's lessons over the years, mostly because they were not working correctly any more. I think I was Shocked awaken from 'the dreams of others' I had been living and believing in.
At first I was Mad, then Sad, but now I am Glad.
I've noticed many people, other fellow political junkies, missing from DKos lately.
I'm wondering if they've Progressively moved on also?
I'm wondering how they are satisfying that need and urge to make the world a better place, especially since the American world of politics is owned and operated by a very few. I'm not even going to touch how religion, education and information has seemingly gone backwards...
I'm working on being a better human being on a daily basis by smiling and greeting every human being I come face to face with. It feels good. It feels right for now and I see an immediate positive result:)
How are you Progressing Politically?
Peace.