Be heard - not herd!

I am greatly encouraged when I go out into the world now as I am constantly meeting people who are sick of the state of affairs.
Political and economic systems are being manipulated to serve the few and enslave the majority. More and more people are waking up to this fact and wanting to 'drop out' of this way of dealing with things.
The question is how to achieve this and what should be done to enable the changes we wish to see?
It is now more than ever up to the individual to speak their truth and remain empowered by this simple action. The time is ripe to be heard. Do not remain part of the herd, trotting along behind the rest of the sheeple. Voice your opinions and share them with others. Yes, of course some will agree with you and others not but that is part of the dialogue without which nothing will change in our hearts and minds.
By having the courage to speak from heart and to listen attentively to others we naturally give them permission to share their truths. In doing so we ourselves learn so much. Whenever I have done volunteer Healing in hospices the greatest 'reward' was to share people's heartfelt joys and regrets and to feel communion on a soul level. This more than anything is what is needed now in every situation.
Dont be daunted by the "I cant make a difference" excuse. Start small by talking to trusted friends and then branch out to neighbours and work colleagues until you are happy to talk and share with anyone you meet.. You may end up being very surprised at just how much is actually going on in your neighbourhood that encourages people in your locality to join together in whatever way to make a difference.  Added together these small conversations act as a tidal wave upon the shore of indifference.
Oases of cooperation are appearing in the desert of competition and they are not mirages!