Wellness Journalism: What do you think?

I once read (in a non-fiction story) that sheep can’t be allowed near water unsupervised--
they will walk right in, become waterlogged, and drown.

Figuratively speaking, this is the same fate that awaits a human being who does not think independently. Entire industries exist to tell you what to wear, what to eat, and what to do with your time…and before you know it, you’ve reached the end of the life-line. My friends, if you are not behind the wheel, somebody else will drive your car. You will be a puppet, a slave, a sheep. Do not waste the vast brain power that you possess!

Consider what is happening in the Texas school system, where those in control are re-writing text books toward a more conservative perspective, literally editing history to reflect the agenda of a political party. What is the consequence when generations of youngsters are taught what to think, rather than how to think? Many of the primary decision makers in our world act out of fear; if we hope to create a more enlightened society, we must be free-thinkers.

“The growth and development of our society no longer operates on the basis of obedience and conformity to dogma. It is based on individual thinking, scientific know-how, quick exchange of facts around feedback networks, high-tech ingenuity, and practical, front-line creativity. The society of the future no longer grudgingly tolerates a few open-minded innovators. The cybernetic society is totally dependent on a large pool of such people, communicating at light speed with each other across state lines and national boundaries.” -T. Leary

Thinking for yourself comes with a certain amount of responsibility—if you make a wrong turn, you can’t blame the other guy. Yet this same responsibility is also a wonderful opportunity for personal empowerment. Embrace your mentality.

When it comes to your own well-being, every Tom, Dick, Harry and Mary claim to know the absolute truth. Take this vitamin, do this exercise program, join this group. While there is much wisdom to be gleaned from the methodology of others, ultimately the formula you seek will be of your own making. Therefore, you must do your own thinking. Assess the mass of information presented to you on a daily basis with your own internal processor. What works for somebody else may or may not work for you, but what’s best for you, only you can discover.