So, what to do? First, we need to offer forms of psychoeducation re- these issues-- at least beginning in early adolescence, but also connecting with other adults - realizing that this will likely be a multigenerational project -- even though we need to begin it immediately.
This said, there are answers; a few of these seem obvious, but not easy.
The first: We need to make a variety of forms of psycho-affective, and deep spiritual and political education readily available to all. And to begin do so now.
Rollo May once wrote:
"I propose that the aim of education is exactly the opposite [from rote learning or indoctrination], namely, the widening and deepening of consciousness. To the extent that education can help the student develop sensitivity, depth of perception, and above all the capacity to perceive significant forms in what he is studying, it will be developing at the same time the student's capacity to deal with anxiety constructively."
The second: We each need to learn to listen to our intuition, as well as intellect -- to the "still, small voice within" regarding the unique role we can play.
As a beginning this includes discerning:
1) those areas about which we feel highly motivated and "compassionately passionate". How would we most like to make a contribution?
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