You are probably feeling it

That strange buzzing in the world. The noise, the shouting, the endless headlines and messages that don’t let you breathe. Everywhere you look, someone is trying to tell you what to think, what to feel, what side to pick, what to fear.

It’s not just your imagination. Something is happening.

So come, sit down for a moment. Let’s leave the noise outside. I want to tell you something, not to scare you, but to show you what’s been going on behind the curtain. You deserve to know.

Let me tell you about the strings. The invisible ones some people try to use to pull your thoughts, your feelings, and even your choices. It’s not always obvious, and it’s not always evil, but it is happening and the more you see it, the less it can control you.

Inside your brain, there’s a little part that’s very old. Older than civilization. It doesn’t speak in words or logic. It speaks in feelings, fear, safety, love, danger. When it senses trouble, it takes over like a big red emergency button. This part of your brain kept your ancestors alive, but today? It’s being used against you.

You’re being manipulated through that part of your mind. They know how to trigger it. And they do it with stories.

Not bedtime stories, these ones are designed to make you react. Not think. Just react. Fast. Emotionally. Without pausing.

First, they get your attention. They show you scary images. Flashing words. Crisis. Emergency. Death tolls. Empty shelves. Angry faces. Repeated again and again and again.

Why? Because fear locks you in. Fear makes you keep watching, keep scrolling, keep checking. When you’re afraid, your thinking brain takes a back seat. You don’t analyze, you just feel.

So if something makes your heart race, pause and ask: Why do they want me to see this? Who benefits if I’m afraid?

Then, they present a voice of “authority.” A serious person in a suit. A doctor. A professor. A politician. They tell you what to believe. And maybe they do know something. But not always. Sometimes, they’re just reading a script. Sometimes, they’re being paid.

They are repeating what they were told

Next, they divide you. You’re told: You’re either on this side or that one. You’re “with us or against us.” A good person or a denier. A hero or a threat. But you know the world isn’t black and white. It’s full of nuance, of context, of questions.

So when someone says “there are only two sides,” ask: Who’s making the teams and what happens if I choose neither?

Then they play on your emotions. A crying child. A tragic story. An inspiring quote. Your heart swells or breaks and while you’re feeling, they slip in a message: Support this. Fear that. Trust us.

But emotion isn’t proof, such tears are not truth. So ask: What are they trying to sell me while I’m feeling this?

Surprise! That’s another trick. Shocking headlines. Secret leaks. Breaking news. It’s designed to jolt you, distract you, make you feel like something urgent is happening right now. And often, it’s not.

So when something surprises you, ask: Is this real or just noise to keep me occupied? What’s happening behind this distraction?

Everyone’s saying the same exact thing

Be careful. Real truth can handle disagreement. Real conversations welcome questions.

If all the news, all the celebrities, all the apps and platforms are echoing the same line, word for word, ask: Why is everyone suddenly reading the same script? Who decided this version is the only one allowed?

Sometimes, it starts small. A sticker. A hashtag. A little act of agreement. Just one step. But step by step, you start to forget how you got here. It doesn’t feel like control. It feels like being a “good person.”

So whenever you’re nudged gently in one direction, ask: Where is this path leading? And do I still agree with it?

“If you don’t do this, your family might suffer.” “People like you should stand up for this.” “If you speak up, people won’t like you.” “If you stay silent, you’re guilty.”

It’s all manipulation. Because deep down, you want to belong. You want to be safe. You want to do the right thing. And they know that.

But the right thing doesn’t need fear to guide it. Ask: What would I choose if I wasn’t afraid?

And here’s the biggest secret: Follow the money. When someone tells you what to believe, what to buy, what to support, ask who’s being paid. Who profits? Who benefits from this fear, this belief, this obedience? Often, behind the shouting is a silent cash register. Zoom out. Always zoom out. Ask: What’s not being shown to me? What other stories are being buried under this one? Who wants me to focus here, so I don’t look over there?

You can think. You can pause. You can notice when someone is pulling on your strings and gently untie them. You don’t need to be loud. You don’t need to fight. You just need to remember this:  Your mind belongs to you. It is not for sale. Not for rent. Not for trade.

Stay curious. Stay calm. Keep asking questions. Because when you do, the strings lose their power. And you become someone no one can control.