Brian Laufer
Soquel, Ca.
95073
12 May 2013
dear, People of Earth
I find my inspiration today from all the people
who trust the corporations that rule their lives, and for those who do not know
how to live happily, not feeling fulfilled with their accomplishments, not
content with the situation they find themselves in and lacking in their love of
life. As impossible as it seems in our modern world, it is possible to live in
such a way that one is surrounded by beauty and able to recognize it. As a
country that portrays its people as happy and healthy, we are really suffering
from our choices. It is my dream to enlighten people to the real power that they
have with the choices they make every day, all day. This world is crazy, and
it’s very easy to get lost in the hustle. The good news: We can all live healthy,
vibrant lives, despite the fact that our capitalist system robs you of your
health and divinity.
The human potential amazes me, always proving
my assumptions to be wrong. Ever ready for the new and always seeking ease and
convenience. Sadly this inlayed pursuit has led us to the exact opposite; With
money being the driving force our lives have become much more stressful and in
fact, inconvenient. We could have for ourselves a stupendously beautiful
society, free of war and all dis-ease. Flourishing with abundance we could be!
We are addicted to the system that feeds, clothes, and entertains us. We don’t
know that we have the choice to follow it or not. We are kept blind to the
important moves being made, and constantly distracted. The only analogy I can
think of is that of a slave. In order for corporate business to keep their
consumers, (the true source of power for these titans of international enterprise),
they must keep people uninformed of their true intentions. There isn’t just a
lack of beneficial information, there is a bombardment of misinformation, or a
lot of positive and negative reviews: What to eat for example. They must keep
people believing that they need corporate products. The corporations supply
these “conveniences” in seemingly endless forms, following trends and doing
anything it takes to make a dollar. Dreaming up devices we never thought we
needed, oh but you’ve just got to have it, right?
No, this artificial life is not worth
living. It is not consistently satisfying, providing for momentary pleasures,
but ultimately causing too much pain and suffering to say it was a good idea. We
have come to understand that our technology allows us to live longer, richer
lives and it certainly has that potential, but this is not our situation being
observed on a broad human scale. We have the preconceived notion that
corporations are doing us a favor by making our lives “easier”. I would say we
are being taken advantage of, that is; our basic nature is being hacked. Ex: Our
instincts tell us to eat sugary, salty, and fatty things because they are rare
in nature, our body loves them because it assumes it will not see those
substances in abundance for a long duration. We are more inclined to purchase
these types of foods, fast food being the extreme. Large companies will
typically only sell products high in (the pleasing three): sugar, fat, and salt
+ ridiculous amounts of flavonoids (flavors) because these will sell the most. It
always comes back to money. “…advertisements have typically promoted foods high
in fat, sugar, and salt and ignored fruits, vegetables, and complex
carbohydrates sources.” Journal
of Nutrition Education and Behavior
(p.
27). It is the quick and easy momentary pleasures that are advertised, not the
long-term investments for your health. This must change if we are to thrive.
When I have lots of money, then life
will be easy right? Thing is, it could take a lifetime of slave-like labor to
set your self up with significant savings. Most of us don’t even enjoy our
jobs. This pursuit of wealth often becomes the subject to all of one’s
attention, neglecting your health you ride a downward spiral of despair, degradation
and dis-integration. The less dependency you have on money, the better off you
will be. Self-reliance is key. When you depend on somebody else for everything
you need to survive; you are a slave. If you can’t depend on yourself then your
life is in someone else’s hands. We live in an amazing time full of
opportunities to greatly change ourselves. The amount of information at any
one’s disposal is astronomical compared with the information available just 50
years ago. It’s incredible that most Americans have at there disposal an
infinite internet in which they could find countless truths for enhancing their
life condition, yet we are brainwashed by the endless weapons of mass
distraction. As long as you are happy, right? Even if we do have great wealth
and power that alone will not bring you happiness. The people around this
person expect him to be happy. He puts on a fake smile. Not knowing what life
is all about. Here is the secret: Acquiring wealth for your self will bring you
no health. Giving to others, in love you’ll be smothered. Living to make others
lives easier will bring you lasting happiness. That is what we all want. Love
(with many definitions) means more to us all then anything else. 90% of songs
are inspired by love. When you love every thing, your life will always be
graced with ease.
One of the best things I understand we can all
do to alleviate our dependency on the system is growing your own food. I am
passionate about this subject because it has the potential to dramatically transform
anybody’s life for the better. If every person grew their own food it would
produce so much income that our economic debt would be gone in a matter of
years. Not only that, having a garden (our natural habitat) brings happiness
like no other, provides endless forms of entertainment. Not to mention all your
favorite things to eat. Food is one of the major ways to control a populace. This
kind of control in the hands of a selfish few is very dangerous. It means you
can control their health and with chemicals change the way they think, (their
mental integrity).
The majority of Americans have come to see
themselves as something separate from nature. I say! We must go back to our
roots if we are to be happy. We could learn a lesson or two from our forbearers.
There is so much traditional knowledge that has been lost, though this wisdom
of the past is coming back. Simple living will provide you with what you’re
looking for. I’m not saying it’s the solution, although you will find society
having less and less to offer. The best thing you can do to find happiness is
to look within yourself.
Works cited
Bell, Robert A., Charles R. Berger, Diana Cassady, and Marilyn
S. Townsend. "Portrayals of Food Practices and Exercise Behavior in
Popular American Films." Journal of Nutrition Education and
Behavior 37.1 (2005): 27-32. EBSCOhost. Web. 5 May 2013.
Lundell, Dwight, Dr. "The Real Cause
of Heart Disease." SOTT.net. Sott, 01 Mar. 2012. Web. 26 May 2013.
