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I Only Do It On Special Occasions (how to motivate yourself and others to do better)

"I only do it on special occasions." This idea has always perplexed me. Again, our minds have been manipulated to associate these types of things with such extreme pleasure that it overrides all other logic and consequence, and it seems like the only option. Watch out for cognitive…

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World Power, The Grand Illusion, and You

I’ve been lost in thought about the grand illusion of suffering today. The lies we are fed from birth, to keep us acting and feeling in ways that benefit the so-called machine.

Many people ask why the powers that be would want such mind and habit control over people. Why would they feed false information to the masses, to the detriment of humankind and the planet, on purpose?

“Memorize these million facts, then owe us your life for a college education- otherwise your life will suck even worse.”

“Material possessions and instant gratification are the only road to worthiness and happiness”

“There may never be enough to make you feel safe. You’d better buy more.”

“They are not like us- they may threaten our livelihood and happiness.”

“You are definitely not safe-be afraid.”

“You are not enough. You have to work harder.”

None of these things are true.

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Betsy D’s Sweet 16: Fastest Ways to Make Less Trash and Break Free from Consumer Traps

Have you been itchin' to incorporate a new green routine into your daily regime? Or maybe you are starting to realize and question your overall reliance on the government or the corporate/consumer system? Sometimes you just need exactly the right change. One that fits your life, helps your life…

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