Wise Revisiting of the “Turn on, Tune in, Drop out” in a Modern Situation

Echoing the overwhelmed feeling from current events they neither can influence, control or fully understand, Peter put the old 1960’s adage “Turn on, Tune in, Drop out” into modern use (I’m hitting the highlights, follow the link for the expanded original blog post):

I think Timothy Leary’s slogan might not be a bad one to adopt in the midst of all these pressures and tensions. Think about it:

“Turn on” – to what’s happening around you, recognizing danger signs (e.g. inflation, shortages, etc.) for what they are. Situational awareness is key. What’s my situation? What’s my family’s situation?

This is the “know yourself” part of the three parts. Who is part of your tribe?

“Tune in” – to what’s going on in areas where we can make a difference. Support local food banks, thrift stores, centers for community education, libraries, and so on.

Is the second “know your local area of operation” part.

“Drop out” – of anything and everything where we can achieve nothing. By all means be politically or socially active, but emphasize activities that can make a difference.

A third and important acknowledgement that you should be doing things that have have high ROI (Return On Investment) and not being distracted into nowheresville.

From the comments I especially like this reminder that your personal responsibility and actions lead towards a better community situation:

An old German (and I suspect many cultures) saying, clean Your part of the street and your town will be clean.

Link: https://bayourenaissanceman.blogspot.com/2024/06/turn-on-tune-in-drop-out-2020s-style.html

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Steve
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