Be Part of the Solution

With mindfulness, it’s easy to be part of the solution.

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There are a LOT of problems in our society today.

These include social issues, wealth issues, entitlement, false equivalencies, power trips, an overwrought “us” versus “them” mentality, and lots more.

Are there solutions to all these problems? Yes. However, they are often not easy, will take time to create and implement, and seem outside of your reach.

Each of us is empowered to make choices and decisions for our lives. Hence, you get to decide if you are going to be part of the problem, neutral, or part of the solution.

For the record — I firmly believe that taking neutrality in the face of most modern social issues only adds to the problem.

Opposing something you are against is one thing. But if there is no reason or logic in your opposition — what do you gain by it? For example — let’s say you are straight and oppose LGBTQA+ rights. Why? What harm do you believe will come of greater equality? Realistically, can you provide a position with a logical reason to it other than religion, morality, or another false equivalency?

Further, if you stand in opposition with no solution — what’s your point? The Republican party has been trying to take down the Affordable…