Some people are attracted by ideas, beliefs and convictions that are shared by many. They form communities, each with a leader who tells them what is right, what is true, what is fair (and what is not). The feeling of "belonging" makes this situation sound more alluring. Human beings need to be with fellow human beings, thus feeling part of a group, joining in religions, political ideas, 'deserving' causes, even cults, may provide a useful way of fulfilling such desire. The whole 'procedure' is quite easy. The leader leads, the followers follow. But...if someone does not feel like 'following', if they want to think for themselves, if they prefer to decide on how to proceed, what can they do? Awakening one's own consciousness is not an easy task. While following the mass makes one comfortable and 'uniform', following a personal endeavor leads on a difficult path. Do both destinations yield equally fulfilling results?
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