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Polarization to create division is manipulation.

Targeting, dehumanizing and villainizing the smallest, most marginalized groups seems to get the most traction and causes most of our arguments and conflicts. This is intentional, and look all around you - it’s working.

We are a distracted, manipulated society and we would REALLY benefit from critical thinking and unity to take our power back as citizens.

If this sparks even a twinge of resonance within you, here’s what you can do. And no, it’s not a quick fix. It has taken this long to get here and it will take time to undo.

First, It would be an immaculate use of our time to pause and think before reacting to the bait.

Manipulation relies on our automatic survival instinct…our conditioning…our programming.

It will take time and effort to undo all of that.

The first step is to notice what’s happening when you experience a trigger.

Just notice. Detach from it and notice that it’s happening, call it out, but don’t attach your identity to it.

An example of this is, while scrolling your socials and you see a post you disagree with, say “I’m having a reaction to this”.

Notice where you feel this reaction in your body. Notice what you’re thinking and what you’re telling yourself.

The next step is to ask yourself “why is this triggering me?” And “what impact does this have on me personally?” And “is this actually truth and what about it is my control?”

Questioning is just the beginning. But we have to begin somewhere, and the time to begin was decades ago but the next best time is NOW.

Peace and love, fellow humans.