Capitalism Regardless of whether you think capitalism is a good economic system or not, there are certainly reasons to dislike capitalism. In the most fundamental form, it is a system based on the desire to maximize profit and hence greed, even at the expense of others. It incentivizes pollution, it widens the gap between the rich and the poor, and […]
I very often find myself feeling misunderstood by those around me; feeling like there’s some kind of gap between my mindset and that of others. There is something that resonates inside of me that doesn’t seem to resonate with those around me. And today, I found myself thinking about why there is such a disconnect between my way of thinking […]
Today, I have something a little different for you. Usually, I’m interviewing someone on my podcast, but today, I’m the one getting interviewed! Some of you may know, I recently moved to Hawaii and ended up buying a home here. However, in looking for a house, I found myself feeling conflicted about it, and Joshua Spodek, host of This Sustainable […]
Convenience is great, isn’t it?Like many people, until recently, I assumed that convenience is always a good thing. Why would something becoming more convenient hurt? It makes my life easier. Convenience = Easier…For me! Driving a motorcycle instead of a bike? You go faster and farther in less time! Driving a car instead of a motorcycle? Even better, now we’re […]
Joshua Sam Miller is an environmental activist, mindful musician and immersive media producer dedicated to raising world-wide environmental awareness by curating immersive sound and visual experiences in support of ocean conservation. His work as a multi-disciplinary artist and conscious entrepreneur is motivated to support a healthier, more sustainable world. He believes that modern society has created an unhealthy model that […]
This week, I decided to take action to eliminate something that I felt was a growing problem in my life: increasing smartphone use. I’ve never considered myself to be a heavy smartphone user: I can’t stand scrolling through Instagram for more than a minute or two, Twitter I get into from time to time but usually end up falling away […]
I failed! I’ve already failed to do what I promised myself in one month: blog once a week. I only blogged 3 times in February. And speaking honestly, while not totally unexpected, I feel disappointed in myself. It certainly happened sooner than I expected it to. But it’s these times that are the most important when you take on something […]
This is part 2 of my thoughts on anger: how it can be addictive, and how to help rid your life of it! If you’re interested in reading the first part, check it out here: Anger is a secondary emotion Last post, I talked about how anger is a secondary emotion: it is always a mask, hiding some other emotion, […]
The impacts of climate change have become dire. Rising temperatures, volatile weather, and poor air quality affect our physical and mental health in dangerous new ways. From increasing the risk of infectious disease to amplifying emotional stress and anxiety—even the healthiest among us are at risk. To help you deal with the stresses that come from climate change, Bonnie Schneider has authored the […]
Got anger? There’s a trend I’ve noticed among people, friends, family, and people on the internet: anger is becoming more and more prolific. Does anyone else out there feel this way? People have always found things to be angry about, sure, but recently I find that it’s been getting particularly bad. No doubt it has some to do with the […]