We make a lot of products today just because we can, because it will make us a buck, but we are extorting people in the extreme, burying ourselves in unnecessary stuff, and raping the planet at the same time. How can we do better?
Tag: consumerism
How can Realization lead to more Intentional Consumption?
As we realize oneness or nondual consciousness, we become much more aware of our impact on the world, and we change our behavior accordingly.
Falling in Love with the Earth is Knowing God and our Self: A Commentary on Thich Nhat Hanh and Climate Change
This past week I was saddened to see the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report that paints a grim picture of the current status of climate change and the future projection of this century. This report was commissioned during the 2015 Paris summit on climate change. It's a wake up call to the [...]
A Meditation on Supply Chains and Adding Real Value in the World
It seems suspect for goods that cost pennies to manufacture should be sold to the end consumer for sometimes 10-20 times their cost.