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Withdrawing From Capitalism

I'm looking for ways to withdraw from capitalism. Perhaps you can help me. Perhaps this is something you want to do too. I've begun by starting a garden and riding my bike more. It's not much, I know, but imagine the effect of millions doing the same. I've stopped eating animal products. If millions joined me industrial agriculture would fade into nothing and we'd live in a healthier world. I've put my money in a credit union that invests locally. Perhaps you and I could start a cooperative business and share all the profits with those who work with us. The slave and the slave-holder are caught in the same cage. Neither has freedom. The only way to live fully is to withdraw from the circle of pain. I'm looking for ways to withdraw from the madness of thinking I can “own” anything. I'm learning to think of myself as a steward protecting the rights of unborn generations. Perhaps you will join me. Perhaps with our small actions we'll reinvent our human society.

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Date: 3/10/2021 1:34:00 PM
I think you're on the right track, my friend, but it'll take thousands of folks thinking along the same vein to make real differences. Still, who knows??? I enjoyed reading your work. A lot of thought and effort went into this one.
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Date: 3/10/2021 11:01:00 AM
"The slave and the slave-holder are caught in the same cage. Neither has freedom. The only way to live fully is to withdraw from the circle of pain." This part is fabulous. As is all the rest of it!
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