I realize that I am just a very faint whisper, here on the internets. I do not have the immense, monstrously gravitational pull or power of say, a Bloomberg or a Zuckerberg. But every now and then, I have to call bullshit where I see it, and hope that even a few might discuss where the bad smell could be coming from.
Whenever power fails to win the hearts of the people, you can be damn sure they will try to find someone who will, on its behalf. Power today, as anyone not living in a hole would know, is blatantly corporate. The chosen corporate apologist has now taken form in the guise of 'Zentrpreneur.' Here is a great example: http://idology.eu/the-chief/. Doesn't Ms. McHugh just look like the most huggable little Buddhist nun! You just want to bake apple pies for her. But her message contains some pretty darned insidious propaganda. She looks like someone out of The Matrix, or maybe even the guru known as 'The Ancient One' in Marvel's latest film, 'Dr. Strange.' But even Marvel seems to understand that not all that smells of Chai tea is so sweet. There is a not-so-subtle hint in Dr. Strange that the success of these wizened, harmless-looking characters depends on pulling from a considerable amount of energy on the dark side.
So tell me what you think is wrong with this quote:
"The opening years of the 21st century left us battered by pervasive
corporate scandal, broad distrust and a dangerously bruised workforce.
Now, we’re looking for more honesty everywhere – never has integrity
been a more sought after virtue, and integrity is what happens when what
you think, what you say and what you do are in complete harmony with
who you are." - Caroline McHugh
For my part, I'm wondering why it is the employee who needs to be honest, when they are, in most cases, working for an employer that is likely dodging US taxes, or engaging in brutally unfair labor practices here and abroad, and the list goes on. But no, it is the humble worker who has to do the intensive 'inner work,' and feel guilty even more so now, because he or she is not 'spiritually pure.' See? Bullshit radar on at full power. I could be wrong, but it sounds more to me like she is the classic corporate apologist, cute Buddhist nun outfit notwithstanding. Isn't the person who makes speeches about 'honesty and integrity' generally proven to be morally questionable in the end? Would you trust someone just because he or she lectured everyone about being honest? I have to admit, that's always the type of person I run, rather than walk away from.
We are living in an era of dangerous lies and literally in the Biblical sense, false prophets. I am not even particularly religious, but I want to see a return to humility and common sense. We need a New Renaissance and to be in awe of human potential again. None of this corporate fake guru crap. Human potential was never amplified by such flimsy sentiment. Much of this faux New Agey culture has also arisen with the advent of tech culture, unfortunately. But, as much as I like technology, I have to wonder why so many consider it our salvation. It is merely a tool. The way I see it, there will never be anything comparable to the human mind, body and spirit. And I can say 'Amen' to that without reserve.
