Blam. One day in the not-too-distant future we will wake up in the morning seeing our teeth fall out into the sink after brushing them. Actually, more likely than not, we will stand at the sink wondering when the last time was that we actually used a toothbrush. “When was that?” we will silently ponder as a few of our rotten molars skitter down the drain.
I prepare a fresh fruit salad every day. Have a salad sandwich for lunch and a fresh salad for dinner.
I shop locally from the grocery store (not the supermarket). Who owns the store? Chinese! God knows where they get their produce from... heavily fertilized ground no doubt. I think I'm being healthy but am I? I have a toothache!
Keep in mind that while the West crashes, the East is rising. The West, led by the US, is controlled by a small group of sociopathic oligarchs who control a financialized ecomony. See Michael Hudson for info.
Climate change is being used as a tool to deceive people into thinking we cannot have nice things. It is referred to as "degrowth"- and it is preposterous.
China has figured out how to have nice things and not destroy other countries and the earth in the process. Russia is booming too. Basically any country that stood up to the US's bullying is doing very well these days with its citizens living quite well. Quite well, indeed. You don't know that because your access to information is severely restricted.
It's our system that is irreparably corrupted by monopoly capitalism which intentionally cultivates a demoralized, uneducated, fat, sick and deluded population to hate each other instead of overthrowing the corrupt system.
Another great article followed up by thoughtful comments. Thanks, everybody. Yesterday I “woke up” to all the building that has been going in here in New Jersey, USA. It’s called Vermella and suddenly it’s everywhere. I just researched it and it’s a lot of other places, not just what I’ve observed personally. The 15 minute cities have been quietly building all around us - for years!!! Initially I was outraged, now I feel mostly helpless and stupid. “They” are going to do it to us whether we like it or not
Just read over the comments. That is one thing I love about this group…no one is trying convince anyone of anything…no “preaching”…just a sharing of experiences, thoughts and ideas. I admire all of you so very much.
It is all such a profound balancing act. I need to be aware of what is happening, but at the same time not become so immersed in fear that there is no light I can see.
I understand all of what you are saying, I think. But I try to focus on the things I have some control over. What I put in my mouth, for one. Organic and whole foods that don't contain bugs! Don't eat anything that requires a label! Take a walkabout every day. Meditate twice a day. Pray, pray, pray. I'm very grateful for your musings, and also the internet! Blessings to you, dear Shrew Leader!
It is a wounded and weary world. Mankind has no ability to forswear anything. I have felt for a long time that I will not live out my natural life, due to the many dangers inherent in this strange thing we call modern life.
This makes me immediately sad and at the same time reminds me of what I need to be doing. First, I must pray each day for the awakening of more to our shrew viewpoints to see and hear the evil we are allowing to be perpetrated upon us so that more light will be shine upon the darkness to help illuminate and eliminate it. I must not despair, knowing in my heart that the truth will triumph over that darkness. One foot in front of the other. Read more encouraging stories and less depressing ones. Get out in the world, exercise my body and mind, eat real food, shine my light! It’s our mission! Be the light! Live the truth! Bring His kingdom, through our hearts and minds to our earthly game board. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. This is the goal our divine selves are truly grasping for in all our imagined progress! We want to reconnect with who we are. We must see and hear with our hearts and souls and not mistake the misguided distractions from our minds and egos for the true calling; our true purpose! Thank you for the needed reminder!😝
I prepare a fresh fruit salad every day. Have a salad sandwich for lunch and a fresh salad for dinner.
I shop locally from the grocery store (not the supermarket). Who owns the store? Chinese! God knows where they get their produce from... heavily fertilized ground no doubt. I think I'm being healthy but am I? I have a toothache!
Keep in mind that while the West crashes, the East is rising. The West, led by the US, is controlled by a small group of sociopathic oligarchs who control a financialized ecomony. See Michael Hudson for info.
Climate change is being used as a tool to deceive people into thinking we cannot have nice things. It is referred to as "degrowth"- and it is preposterous.
China has figured out how to have nice things and not destroy other countries and the earth in the process. Russia is booming too. Basically any country that stood up to the US's bullying is doing very well these days with its citizens living quite well. Quite well, indeed. You don't know that because your access to information is severely restricted.
It's our system that is irreparably corrupted by monopoly capitalism which intentionally cultivates a demoralized, uneducated, fat, sick and deluded population to hate each other instead of overthrowing the corrupt system.
Thanks Tod,
A giant blueberry...hollow of anything nutritious, disconnected from mother natures source and bloated with the artificial.....yummy!!
I’m reminded that growing our own fruit or vegetables is a huge act of resistance!
Grow the change....be the change.
Another great article followed up by thoughtful comments. Thanks, everybody. Yesterday I “woke up” to all the building that has been going in here in New Jersey, USA. It’s called Vermella and suddenly it’s everywhere. I just researched it and it’s a lot of other places, not just what I’ve observed personally. The 15 minute cities have been quietly building all around us - for years!!! Initially I was outraged, now I feel mostly helpless and stupid. “They” are going to do it to us whether we like it or not
Just read over the comments. That is one thing I love about this group…no one is trying convince anyone of anything…no “preaching”…just a sharing of experiences, thoughts and ideas. I admire all of you so very much.
It is all such a profound balancing act. I need to be aware of what is happening, but at the same time not become so immersed in fear that there is no light I can see.
I understand all of what you are saying, I think. But I try to focus on the things I have some control over. What I put in my mouth, for one. Organic and whole foods that don't contain bugs! Don't eat anything that requires a label! Take a walkabout every day. Meditate twice a day. Pray, pray, pray. I'm very grateful for your musings, and also the internet! Blessings to you, dear Shrew Leader!
I am sorry I am so dark...and I have another dark article coming out soon...probably a few of them!
There is much to be hopeful for, though...and much to find joy in...
It is a wounded and weary world. Mankind has no ability to forswear anything. I have felt for a long time that I will not live out my natural life, due to the many dangers inherent in this strange thing we call modern life.
Beautifully put-you express the sadness as what we are living through starts to settle in.
Reminds me of this Donald Justice poem that keeps running through my head:
There Is a Gold Light in Certain Old Paintings
1
There is a gold light in certain old paintings
That represents a diffusion of sunlight.
It is like happiness, when we are happy.
It comes from everywhere and nowhere at once, this light,
And the poor soldiers sprawled at the foot of the cross
Share in its charity equally with the cross.
2
Orpheus hesitated beside the black river.
With so much to look forward to he looked back.
We think he sang then, but the song is lost.
At least he had seen once more the beloved back.
I say the song went this way: O prolong
Now the sorrow if that is all there is to prolong.
3
The world is very dusty, uncle. Let us work.
One day the sickness shall pass from the earth for good.
The orchard will bloom; someone will play the guitar.
Our work will be seen as strong and clean and good.
And all that we suffered through having existed
Shall be forgotten as though it had never existed.
This makes me immediately sad and at the same time reminds me of what I need to be doing. First, I must pray each day for the awakening of more to our shrew viewpoints to see and hear the evil we are allowing to be perpetrated upon us so that more light will be shine upon the darkness to help illuminate and eliminate it. I must not despair, knowing in my heart that the truth will triumph over that darkness. One foot in front of the other. Read more encouraging stories and less depressing ones. Get out in the world, exercise my body and mind, eat real food, shine my light! It’s our mission! Be the light! Live the truth! Bring His kingdom, through our hearts and minds to our earthly game board. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. This is the goal our divine selves are truly grasping for in all our imagined progress! We want to reconnect with who we are. We must see and hear with our hearts and souls and not mistake the misguided distractions from our minds and egos for the true calling; our true purpose! Thank you for the needed reminder!😝
https://youtu.be/i19d1QnstsA?si=K7Z_vdjGbNjdAfRs. “In the shuffling madness…”