Recharge not Charge it!

 “As our planet gets warmer, as animals go extinct, as the humans get sicker, as our economies bail and our politicians grow ever more twisted,” Americans just go shopping, Adbusters says on its Web site. Overconsumption is destroying us, yet shopping is “our solace, our sedative: consumerism is the opiate of the masses.” says Kalle Lasn

It's so good to know I'm not the only one. 

I took Sadie for a long walk in the park this afternoon.  And being on my own, its holiday time, how easy would it have been to cruise through some drive thru to pick up dinner.  Or better, cruise thru Starbucks for a Grande Green Tea Frappuccino.  Or worse, head to the local Wally World and shop my boredom away.  Nope. Didn't do it.  Instead, its home cooked spaghetti, an old movie and maybe some picture edits along the way. 

With people out doing their own thing - probably in the consumerism way - it was very peaceful at the park.  When there are few people in the park, the bunnies come out, you can hear the birds and crickets chirping away.  There's nothing like a mild day to watch birds as they laze in the sun a bit after a chilly night. 

It was a very peaceful walk, the solitude and being one with nature is great for recharging one's internal battery. 




Here's hoping you find your own way to recharge during this busy holiday season, without letting consumerism be your opiate!