{"id":123,"date":"2013-05-09T08:20:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-09T08:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.epicliving.com\/epic\/whats-wrong-with-the-status-quo\/"},"modified":"2013-05-09T08:20:00","modified_gmt":"2013-05-09T08:20:00","slug":"whats-wrong-with-the-status-quo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epicliving.com\/epic\/whats-wrong-with-the-status-quo\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Wrong with the Status Quo?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of our greatest enemies, from a 2012 post.<\/em><\/p>\n

So what's wrong with the status quo<\/a>? A lot, when it comes to problems that continue to get worse.<\/p>\n

For the purposes of getting to the heart of things, here's the definition of "status quo" from the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary<\/a>:<\/p>\n

The existing state of affairs (seeks to preserve the status quo)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I'll use my own experience to set some context and you can apply my example to anything you like.<\/p>\n

About 25 years ago I persecuted my dad in-person and alone. I was angry for what was done and for what was missing. I waged this case on what seemed like a daily basis. I protested, I lied, I ignored, and I was silently cruel.<\/p>\n

At a point, a few years into my marriage, my wife asked me if I realized how distant and cruel I became when I was around my father. I denied it, I defended myself and I felt exposed. How could she know my secret, my wound, my war? I decided to prosecute<\/a> on.<\/p>\n

The existing state of affairs (seeks to preserve the status quo)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

You might wonder why I wouldn't make the choice to change, to turn it around, to forgive. I'm sure there are multiple reasons why, but certainly I felt more comfortable in the prosecution's case. I fooled myself into believing that my existing state would deliver an outcome I thought was right. Little did I know how wrong I was.<\/p>\n

Many years on, my case rested and the charges were dismissed. I forgave and got a few years of peace and freedom before he passed. I actually found a man I liked and certainly loved. I do, at times, wish I would have come to my senses or figured out that it Really<\/strong> is better to forgive.<\/p>\n

Are you tracking with me? Can you see the danger in sticking with the status quo?<\/p>\n

Think about this:<\/p>\n

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  1. The status quo fools you into believing that all is well, regardless of the problems looking right at you.<\/li>\n
  2. The status quo demands you lie and defend.<\/li>\n
  3. The status quo assures you saftey and a future you won't have to deal with.<\/li>\n
  4. The status quo accuses (loudly) reformers of betrayal and madness.<\/li>\n
  5. The status quo uses fear to keep you in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n


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