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Tribalism to Individualism is a topic that has been surging lately with the mainstream circles, and is a topic I felt needed to be discussed – from my perspective and opinion.

Hello again everyone, and welcome back to another episode.  Throughout our lives, we receive information from a variety of sources.  Our educational institution, our main stream media, and even our local communities (churches, local groups, or even our work place) provide us with a particular foundation for much of the information we digest.

Now, throughout our lives we will attach ourselves to a variety of groups (or tribes), and this is absolutely NORMAL. We will also shift our tribes and beliefs on this journey, as we become exposed to new information, and see issues from different angles or perspectives…which in my opinion… IS CRUCIAL!!

To have an opinion or a set of values/beliefs is only part of this important journey.  Knowing why you believe what you believe, and completely understanding the oppositions point of view is also crucially important.  However, today many within tribal groups – go about things blindly – not knowing why the group for which they belong believe a certain way.   And this is the part that YOU as an individual need to be aware of.

Like I said just a moment ago, having a view point and a position on an issue is fantastic.  I want people to understand their place in the world, and know why they are in that place.  Sadly, majority of folks today…get attached to specific groups (or tribes) and never completely understand what this group is actually doing.  In many cases these groups have a small minority speaking and proclaiming a certain position over an issue, that many within said group, really don’t share the same line of thinking.  But because, many are so caught up in their busy lives, they just go with the flow…and assume their tribal leaders are looking our for them and what they represent – unfortunately the agenda can and arguments gets completely mixed up, and the original issue of disagreement becomes an all out tribal war game.

Statistically most Americans live their lives in the middle of political, economical, and social issues.  Even though they may belong to a particular political party, or social group – in many cases – they don’t agree with EVERYTHING these groups are proclaiming.  Unfortunately due to their silence a different narrative gets headlined everyday, and rather than factual data being the focus of the disagreement, in many cases these tribal arguments become an emotional battle, that deletes the original argument (or debate).

So the question becomes, if we all belong to a tribal group in some way, how are we to stay true to the fundamental positions of a group, but at the same time – speak out about our understandings/view points from within these groups.  The answer is simple INDIVIDUALISM.

This podcast episode I will be discussing the importance of knowing your positions (based upon your, ideal, customs, and education) and allowing your experience and knowledge to be expressed out loud as and Individual.  Furthermore, I will repeat over and over, why it is so important to understand your positions on any issue…but at the same time know what your opposition’s position is as well.

It is extremely important to have an open mind, in our growing world today.  With how connected our planet is, I feel it is your duty as an individual to not only have a point of view, but to research, reflect, and have a complete understanding of why you believe what you do.

Please enjoy this episode, and if you have any comments – questions or testimonials – please leave them in the comments below, or send me a message from the option at the top of this website.

Namaste my friends – I appreciate your continued support, love and feedback.

-David