11/13/2025
Today I woke up feeling RAGE.
Rage at the systems that are fueled by blinding greed and OUR TAX DOLLARS.
Not just that, but many of us, myself included, are contributing to our own demise.
When we continue to use the services of these companies that are actively DESTROYING the earth, our economy, and our communities, we are complicit in the consequences that come of it.
You may think “I’m just one person, what I do doesn’t make a difference.” But if millions of people all have that same belief, then indeed it DOES make a difference.
We are experiencing a collective cognitive dissonance where we think our personal actions don’t have an impact collectively. But this is NOT TRUE.
We cannot say we don’t support the terrible, inhumane actions of those in power, when we are actively FUNDING THEM through our own shopping choices.
When we despair about what’s happening in this world, yet continue to give our money to these large corporations, we are CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROBLEM.
This is not to spread fear or blame, but to bring awareness.
We are ALL responsible for doing what we can. We ALL have a role to play in making this world a better place.
It starts with you.
It is indeed a privilege & luxury to be able to choose where to shop. Corporations have monopolized markets, making it nearly impossible for most of us to afford to support small businesses.
BUT - if you CAN, please consider directing your hard earned dollars towards your local community - your farmers markets - your local businesses. Or maybe, consuming less in general.
You don’t need to be perfect - all you have to do is try.