Change from the inside out begins. The second stage of a movement begins when these lonely, solitary people, who fear they are crazy, find one another, connect, and provide mutual support. In the organizational world we see these relationships formed at conferences, in discussion groups, and on the internet. What is common in these groups and discussions is the energy, the honesty, the mutual support, the feelings of community, and an emerging worldview that feels real. The third stage of a movement begins when private concerns become public issues.
People find language for their insights and emotions.
They see the interconnectedness with what they believed were personal matters with large and systemic public issues. Going public is to put one's authenticity and beliefs into the mix of public discourse. In the organizational setting people speak to small groups for little or no payment, people give support and share experience via the internet for no cost, people share their thoughts via essays and pamphlets. People meet and talk over coffee and go out of their way to help and support others. Names are passed around and connections are made.