A week ago, I wrote a blog with a bold statement: “Patriotism is Dead“.
I knew it would raise eyebrows but my point of the blog was to ignite conversation and hopefully get tens of thousands of people to wake up.
The goal was to get you to think, consider your patriotism, and encourage you to speak up using whatever platform you have.
But the reactions I got? Let’s just say I’m not surprised.
The thing is, most people simply read the headline and immediately jumped into the comment section of my IG and went on the offensive.
Even though I clearly said in the caption to READ THE FULL ARTICLE and gave the link in my bio and stories, the majority of the people on IG emotionally reacted and vomited in the comment section.
It was very clear that many individuals didn’t read the full post before jumping into a heated discussion in the comment section.
And you know what? I get it.
We live in an era where your attention span keeps getting shorter. Most see a headline, react, comment, make a judgment, and move on.
The problem for most people is they miss out on the FULL story.
Even worse, this is EXACTLY how the opposition wants you to be…
- Short attention span
- Emotional reactive
- Easy to manipulate
See when you’re this way it’s a lot easier for the system to get control and compliance over you.
If we’re to save this great country of ours then it’s vital to understand the REAL message.
One of my favorite quotes is:
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” – Stephen R. Covey
And the truth is,
Most people want to be understood WITHOUT wanting to understand.
Here’s an observation I’ve been seeing more and more…
…The more reactive you are, the easier you are to manipulate.
AND TRUST ME, THE OPPOSITION HAS BEEN DOING JUST THAT!
Using our emotions against us.
Pitting us against each other.
And eroding the unity that makes our nation strong.
Look, this isn’t about one headline or one blog post.
It’s about how we communicate with each other, how we handle different viewpoints, and how we fight for our country.
So here’s my ask of you:
The next time you see a wild claim or a statement that goes against what you believe…dig a little deeper.
Be your own fact-checker!
Read beyond the headline and understand the full message before you react.
Ask questions.
Seek to understand.
Then seek to be understood.
And MOST importantly, let’s communicate.
Our country is built on the foundation of freedom of speech and the ability to respect each other’s viewpoints. Let’s take advantage of that.
That’s how we keep Patriotism alive.
Talk soon,
Bedros Keuilian
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