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What exactly do you mean when you say “WE”? People often act with a group consciousness, but have a hard time realizing their individual responsibilities. Like when we say, “Let's go against the New World Order and create a revolution.” (We are not, We are unemployed, We want) The “we” here often implies a herd acting blindly. So why do so many people think this way? Perhaps it is a deep-rooted fear of individuality.

Were you ever scolded as a child for “being selfish”? This sentence may be a reflection of the suppression of your individual stance. However, adopting a collective mindset by saying “WE” usually stems from a desire to avoid individual responsibilities. The question “What should we do?” actually means “What should the herd do?” Just like “Lord, guide us”. But there is a problem here: No individual of the flock is willing to take responsibility. Each sheep just follows the one in front.

If you are in a burning house, do you ask, “What should we do?” or do you ask yourself, “What should I do?” Therein lies the real weakness: You constantly block taking responsibility for your own life and look to others for the solution. Constantly waiting for miracles or heroes prevents true individualization.

Your inner fear is shaped by social barriers or the thought “What will others say about me?”. These fears result in individuals letting others determine their destiny. Instead of waiting for others to guide you, as a free individual you have to take responsibility for yourself. A leader is a shepherd. A shepherd leads the flock either to milk or to slaughter. This is an inevitable fact. But the question to be asked here is: Why do you need a leader? As an individual who can make your own way, why do you want to follow a leader? If you cannot lead your own life, you are forced to let others lead you. Being part of the herd makes you a slave to that herd. But if you choose to act as an individual, you can shape your life on your own terms.

Freedom is a selfish thing. People who always say “we” are usually the ones who lack the courage to act in their own interests. They wait for a leader to save them. Free individuals, however, prefer to take charge of their own destiny rather than wait to be rescued. The sum total of the people around you whom you care about and for whom you would give your life (spouse, children, mother, father, etc.) is like the ring on your finger. If you are absent, they are already gone. Pay attention to the warning to put on your own mask before the plane crashes. Live so that you can live.

If you want to shape your life with your own hands, you must take responsibility. Instead of asking “What should we do?” you should ask “What should I do?” and act accordingly. In this way, you can make your own way out of being part of the herd.

In conclusion, while criticizing the shepherds and the flock, we must remember that we must take responsibility for ourselves. Life can sift harshly those who refuse to take responsibility. As the laws of nature dictate that an animal that does not hunt cannot survive, so a person who does not take responsibility is forced to live under someone else's rule. When we criticize others, we need to look at ourselves: How much responsibility do we take for managing our own lives? Do we want to be one of those who helplessly say “we” or one of those who make their own way? The answer to this question is one of the most fundamental factors that will determine our future.