What is True
29m
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AlternaTive
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Here's the story: Human nature is selfish. We have always been and will always be. When others gain, you lose. Fight your way to the top no matter what it costs. Equality and happiness just aren't tangible. Sorry. Your worth is dependent on your productivity. Your value is dependent on your appearance matching models'. You don't have enough still. You are not enough still.
Don't buy it? Come with me, where I try to explain my intent with this podcast. There are alternatives. The missing 90% of history, evolution, politics, etc. I seek knowledge that is true. We are innately good and we have an abundance of resources for everyone. Too good to be true? The narrative and language that makes up our reality tells us to see the worst in ourselves and others. The systems we have in place are centered around distrusting those who live in poverty, those who are different than the "norm" we created, so that we can keep operating how those in power see fit. We are living this way and no one is benefiting. After a long break, I am here to explore the alternatives again including embodiment, integration, connection, community, and authenticity.
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