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Why Be Mindful of Everything You Consume?
No matter what it is — food, media, entertainment, drugs — you have ultimate control.
Consumption isn’t only about food and drink. It’s also about what you watch, read, listen to, see, and take in.
Ours is the ultimate consumer society. Never before in the history of the human race have the majority been able to consume anything and everything. Overall, people can connect, communicate, learn, and consume vast amounts of anything you can conceive of, tangible or intangible.
Yes, I know some people are suffering and lack consumables. However, historically, that number is the lowest it’s ever been (even with the large total population).
Despite all the news and information about famine, war, economic upheaval, and the like, multiple sources will tell you the world isn’t a dangerous place on the brink of self-destruction. I know I find that hard to believe. However, at the same time, giving it a little mindfulness, it’s not.
I admit that finding a truly unbiased, reliable source to confirm this is nearly impossible. However, pausing to observe beyond the superficial fear-based elements of society, it’s rather obvious. The media loves to share negative news and embellish awfulness because it sells more views, reads, and…
