Programmed

I am a firm believer in the neuroplasticity of the brain and no better example than the ability to undo pervasive programming we receive from birth which is possible to undo but often takes great effort. It is an issue which goes well beyond the transgender question.

We are all victims of programming to varying degrees. Some people are even born into cults and eventually free themselves many decades later whereas others stay locked inside. It is difficult to know whether this capacity to escape is partly rooted in genetic predisposition which helps encourage their questioning and provide fortitude.

Regardless, we are all obliged to question the veracity of what we are taught and the longer I have lived the more it became obvious that much within societal structure is entirely fabricated. This wasn't for the betterment of society as a whole but instead for the maintaining of power structures which benefitted the ruling class. After all, controlling is made much easier if behavior is both uniform and predictable.

Therefore when examining what is right for us as individuals we need to go beyond our instruction and look at what helps our psyche to thrive. If our wellness is compromised by a directive then it should be carefully questioned before swallowing it whole.

If we go our own way against conventional wisdom of the majority, there is often a price paid in being ostracized but the alternative of staying put is often far worse and therefore we must act.