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The Price of Freedom
It’s Time to Stop Funding Our Own Oppression
Clearly, the revolution is upon us. We are spending our money with people and corporations that do not care about our well-being. One of the most powerful things you can do in an unjust capitalist system is vote with your dollars.
When you hear people talk about keeping your vibes high and raising your frequency, there’s so much more to that than just smiling and having a good attitude. Do you know who suffered to make the clothes that you’re wearing right now? Do you know where your food is coming from? We need to become conscious consumers.
At a time when social safety nets are under attack, it becomes imperative that we support our local community. As the fires rain down from the ivory towers of greed and hatred, standing together is the very best thing that we can do in the near term.
Those who are inclined to act on our behalf, and are specialized in particular areas, will activate and do what must be done. In the meantime, you need to survive and take care of those that you love. Keep it local, keep it small, and when you have to engage in commerce at a distance, be as thoughtful as you can about what you buy and what you consume.
Imagine if every dollar that you spent supported freedom, wellness and wellbeing. Yes, I am…
