Followers
I am rather excited that my blog has been so successful to this point. I do not want to offend anyone, now that I am going to take some time to work on my website. The fact of the matter is, I do not like the way WordPress is set up.
I currently have just a little over 1,200 followers, here on WordPress. The thing is, I am looking for the exact opposite. I am not looking to meet followers. I am not looking to secure followers. I am not looking to associate myself with followers.
I am looking for leaders. I am looking for 250,000 leaders. Not 250,000 followers. 250,000 followers gains me nothing. 250,000 leaders, now that will equal a new world.
I am looking for 250,000 people who are ready to stand up and say, YES! I am a leader. I am confident in my abilities. I am perfection. I am Love. I am the answer. I am the key. I am the One. Not because I am better than anyone else. But because I have chosen to Live in Love.
I am looking for 250,000 people that sicken at the thought of being followers. I am looking for 250,000 people who have made a commitment. A commitment to always do the right thing. A commitment to take the time to analyze a situation in Love, before proceeding. A commitment to be the better person, take the higher road.
WordPress does not allow for a system of leaders. I am looking to create a community of participants. A community of Lovers. A community of Leaders.
I will not abandon this blog, as it has done so much good so far. But I will find a way to get people over to my site. It will involve posting your ideas. It will involve getting you involved in the forums, in the comment threads, in the discussion. And before long, WordPress will not be able to contain us. We will have a massive library of ideas of Love, and how best to live within it.
The Alternate Economy is about to enter a new phase. One where we all become much more active. I currently have 1,200 followers. I will soon have 250,000 leaders. Are you one of the followers, or one of the leaders?
If you want leaders I think you have be less abstract and more specific. Ideas and philosophies are the perfect catalyst to active participation in making changes that bring forth ideals that make things better.
“If you want leaders I think you have be less abstract and more specific.”
Why are there conditions? And I have been very specific, this blog just does not allow for much flow, or logic, from post to post. If you started reading this blog two weeks ago, then you will have no idea what my specific goals are. But they are posted. They are here to be found. Good luck finding them. (Thanks again WordPress)
I don’t quite know where I would fit in then. I don’t view myself as either a leader or a follower. I’m a behind the scenes supporter. When I find a worthy cause, I will devote myself fully to it, and do whatever I can to help it along, but I don’t like the spot light. I would rather be a right hand “man”, organize events, raise awareness, garner support and follow through on proposals generated by the whole, rather than to depend fully on my own ideas. In fact, I’m currently trying to do just that. I spread the word of the AE as often and to as many people as I can. I’m no longer concerned that people will look down on me or think that I’m naive for striving to live in Love.
I am a dedicated Supporter of the Alternate Economy, and will spread its message, but I’m not so sure that my position is that of a Leader or a Follower.
Lesley your participation on this site shines. That makes you a leader and you are doing it in a way totally aligned to who you are.
It is True, Lesley is amongst the people that I already consider a leader. It doesn’t take much to be a leader in this world, that is the funny thing. All you have to do is stand up and participate.
There is not enough spotlight for 250,000 people to share. I am not looking for Obama’s and Harper’s. I am looking for people that know who they are and are confident in their abilities to make decisions for themselves. A follower allows others to decide for them. A leader takes the information presented to them and makes their own decision based on awareness and Love. You are a Leader, you just aren’t greedy.
The funny thing is, I do not want any spotlight whatsoever. I don’t want to be in charge. I don’t want to tell you guys what to do. I don’t think I have to. Call me lazy, but the members of the AltEcon should be capable of making decisions for themselves. I don’t mind finding everyone. But once all 250,000 of you have been found, my role here should be done.
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I have to say, I agree with Lesley. I am neither a leader or a follower. I have much to teach, but also a great amount to still learn. I’m just 1 woman, with 2 kids. I want the best for them, in this world today. Living in Love and finding Gratitude each day is and can be hard, but it is something that can happen, if we really put our minds to it. Today, after reading your post, instead of sometimes finding the negative part of my day and dwelling on it, I’m going to find a way to find some kind of gratitude, each day, regardless of how the day goes, or what it brings my way. I’d be more than happy to be a part of your website, throw out my thoughts and ideas. Good Luck with your new chapter
My only question for those of you on the fence. Do you think I should be your leader? Do you think I have the right to tell you what to do, or how to think?
Being a leader only means that you make decisions for yourself, based on your values, not someone else.
What I am looking for is something that has never been tried before. A community of people that are confident in themselves and their own abilities. A group of people that do not require an official leader, because everyone in the community takes an active role in leadership and decision making. Official Leaders will become a thing of the past, as humans learn that they are ready for this. You can be trusted. You are smart enough. You have the skills.
I believe in you…
Wonderful assessment. No offense taken. And might I add – ditto!
Thanks for the support comments! Together we will find the answers!
A very exciting vision. I think you have built a wonderful community here and I am looking forward to you carrying your ideas to the next stage.
Thanks again.
It is still being built. Every day I learn a little bit more about human motivation and so I respond in kind. I have realized that I can only do so much, however. Eventually someone else needs to take over the reigns. And by someone, I mean 250,000 someones, all standing together in unity and Love.
Labels can be confusing. I think being “a part of, a force of and a fierce supporter of” could all describe what you are looking for in creating the Alternate Economy. So let’s not hang ourselves up with labels, let’s work together to achieve our dreams.
True. I feel words are very important. WordPress assigns you guys the role of follower. I would prefer to avoid that word.
All leaders started as being followers of somebody. One needs to be careful of not trying to fly before the wings are properly formed.
You are born ready, and then your confidence is stolen piece by piece as you grow up in this wounded world. I am here to tell you that not only are you ready, but you have been waiting all your life for this moment! Waiting for the moment to stand up and be the person you were meant to be. I’m not asking you to fly. Only to stand up. The sheeple are happy to sit and participate and allow the world to continue as it is. You and I need to stand up together. That alone, is enough. But we must not back down once we have stood our ground. And we must stand together. Not as followers. But as independent and strong members of a community fostered on Love.
‘. . . People who are ready to stand up and say, YES! I am a leader. I am confident in my abilities. I am perfection. I am Love. I am the answer. I am the key. I am the One. Not because I am better than anyone else. But because I have chosen to Live in Love.
. . . People that sicken at the thought of being followers. People who have made a commitment. A commitment to always do the right thing. A commitment to take the time to analyze a situation in Love, before proceeding. A commitment to be the better person, take the higher road.’
Um, I was there 20 years ago, Tristan. 2 years later I left everything behind and moved to another country (that I’d never even been to before), permanently. I have been deep in the trenches — the gauntlet — ever since, blazing trails and demonstrating sovereignty to others, most of whom believe I am quite insane. And I AM — by their standards, of course, which are based on programmed fear and submission.
Actually, after reading only one or two of your blogs, I already recognized in ‘you’ another one of ‘us’. Carry on, my well-aligned son, there will be joy and peace and LOTS of Love when you are done . . . . . .
I am glad to hear that you are one of the Leaders. The problem with WordPress, is it is very hard to tell who reads my stuff. How many of the 1,200 followers consider THEMSELVES members of the Alternate Economy? 30, 100, 1,200? I have no idea…
Tristan, is the e-mail address associated with your site working? I went to the site to check it out.
yes it should be working, I sometimes am bad at checking it…
Please do, especially now that you are urging people to join it and ‘move’ there from your blog site — right? (I sent you a message two days ago).
We follow until we are ready to lead… the difference between people and sheep is that people have the ability to learn from the mistakes of others and vow to not repeat them. Someone above said it right: we are all followers until we are ready to lead. I am not ready YET to be a leader, but that doesn’t exactly mean I’m a follower either. I’m more of a lone wolf who might tag along with someone’s flock if it’s going to benefit me, or if I can benefit someone else, but before long I’ve abandoned them and have continued on my quest through life.
I know, not a very happy or positive view on life, but it’s true enough. I try and let love be my salvation, but sometimes people just let me down too much that I want nothing to do with them… so I go away for a while until I am ready to come back.
LOL, it really CAN be as simple as that sometimes 🙂
I am not trying to insult anyone, I am trying to motivate people to see that you are in fact ready to be a Leader. If I can do it, anyone can. All I have done is made a commitment to put Love first in my thoughts and actions. That alone is the mark of a leader. Why? Because no one else does it!
I don’t believe it is about being a follower or a leader. It’s about being yourself in love and with respect for others. I am searching enlightenment and I decided to run away from safety, to express my search and to share that with others through my words, my drawings and my paintings. If through that, i can help others to take the same path I will be happy. Changing the world starts and ends with yourself. Each one on this planet needs to take the responsibility to do the same. I love you!
Exactly. I just do not like the word follower… Leader may not be quite right, but everyone needs to stand on their own two feet and make decisions for themselves.
Good luck, sounds great! I admire your ambition and determination. Who wants to be part of the sheepie crowd, right? 🙂
Pete
I don’t think anyone is truly happy being a follower. Where is the sense of identity. The sense of pride? The sense of fulfillment?
I follow no one, people follow me. 🙂
These things I am certain of: I am a leader, an influencer. Change agent. I don’t have all the answers, but I know how to get them. I bring people together. Pave the way. Remove barriers. Create an environment of brain storming, sharing ideas, coming to a resolution, finding a sustainable solution. I follow very few, select people. By and large, people follow me. And that is a huge responsibility, that I don’t take lightly because of my conviction and commitment to the servant piece of leadership.
beautifully stated.
Part of the reason for me personally to live my life out on God’s green earth is to continually challenge and stretch myself in whatever I do. Not look to others for guidance, learn to thoughtfully guide myself. If we’re not here to learn more and aspire, why are we here?
For that I’m not a follower. Just striving to be the most genuine me that I can! 🙂
This is quite the interesting blog. Thank you for bringing such a movement into BEing through your own real efforts. I look forward to watching it grow.
Thanks again. It is always nice seeing you around here. I hope to see you at the unveiling of the new site as well!