I’ve heard it called “#virtuesignalling
And we’re all real good at it.
Agreeing loudly with an ideal in the presence of others who think like us. Maybe someone spoke up and shared an idea and we’ll make sure to let everyone know that we too are in alignment with this #philosophy and #idea. Even more bonus points if it’s on the interwebs.
But ideas are just the fodder to action.
I wanted to use the word tinder there… but that app forever ruined that word.
If we never move past agreeing with a system of believe in our minds, and never allow it to permeate our being, allow how we think to affect how we act and live our lives, then we only are part way on the journey.
What are you saying that you #value, that you aren’t truly valuing?
This process is not easy. Self awareness and vulnerability. Maybe you’ve been head nodding instead of taking action for many years, and that’s a hard realization. But it’s necessary to be real and honest and speak truth about where you are right now if you want to grow.
If we don’t take ownership for our own growth, society isn’t going to change. Healthy cultures are made up of healthy individuals. Healthy individuals aren’t stuck, they are choosing to do the hard work of growing.
My word for 2019 is DOING and I’m so impressed by people who are getting after it and doing the hard things required from them with their lifestyle and action to value what they say they value.
I’m getting increasingly not impressed with the people that emphatically nod in agreement with an idea but never take any #personalownership of it when in a group and then don’t do anything about it.
So where’s the tipping point? How do we move from idea to action?
I chatted with two missionaries today that are in closed countries. Countries where it’s illegal for them to be there as missionaries. Countries where their safety is at risk because of the gospel.
If you know people out there doing hard things that you value, ENCOURAGE them. With words and resources.
#Christians if we say we are #followers of #Jesus are we just coming into agreement with a system of belief, or are we living out His commands. Have we taken ownership of the #kingdom
Let’s not head nod to this post. Let’s examine ourselves, not point to others and make excuses. I don’t care if you’re doing “more” than your neighbor, how are you matching up to the standard that God created you for? And if you’re living in less than that purpose, let’s figure out why. And take some first steps.
Thoughts? Comment and let me know, especially if you have the secret for moving from agreeing with an idea to ownership and action.
Also, someone told me that my post a few months ago about me switching to medium got them signed up for all kinds of spam? Did anyone else have t his problem?
