AUTHORITY

Authority is considered to be the ‘right’ to determine, adjudicate, command or control.

But if rights don't exist, then nobody can possibly have the ‘right’ to command or control you.

If all we have is the ability to respond to reality; to a world outside our control:

Then we can only command or control ourselves.

No intelligence, privilege or self belief gives anyone the right to command or control you.

There is no authority above you, regardless of your status.

You're not required to explain yourself to anyone.

You're not obliged to follow orders or obey rules.

You're not a slave, you're the master.

You're nobody’s master but your own.

Masters don't beg to be considered, plead or seek permission.

Masters don't gather to protest, wave placards or chant.

Masters don't circulate petitions asking to be taken seriously.

You can't assert yourself as a master if you doubt yourself.

Confidence comes from accountability, and your willingness to take responsibility for doing the right thing, if not; accepting the consequences of doing the wrong thing.

There is no authority above you.

When people exert control over others, it's not authority; it's power.