I try very hard NOT to create toxic waste, as far as what I have control over, but I see your point, it’s valid! I say that because even if I am careful, it doesn’t mean the production processes are. For instance I don’t use acrylics because it uses water and the water gets contaminated with heavy metals.

ps I use pencils quite a bit, and oil paint, and am very careful about used turpentine, etc. Oil painting is a very ‘old’ artform…and relatively ‘natural’. It is an artists responsibility to be environmentally sound, I think. But, I have to say, it isn’t a bad thing that you’ve reminded me of what MIGHT be dangerous related to production. I’d hope they have safety standards, but maybe they don’t! I’ll do some research. Do you grow all your own food? Even making a hoe can harm the environment.

No, we don’t need cola, fake boobs, botox, fancy cars, lifted faces, video games, more video games, microwave ovens, music cds, canoes, sleeping bags, stereo speakers, tvs, thick carpets, umbrellas, post it pads, camping tents, earings, dog toys, lawn mowers, etc etc etc. We do need chocolate candy, tho.

My father lives in Europe. He was educated as an engineer and employed steadily through out his life, from 14 till 59. But he never abandoned his village relatives and roots. So after his retirement, he took his savings to do his dream. No posh dream though. He used his savings and personal labor at the age of 63 tp build a grapevine field and a small organic chicken & vegerable farm where he works, and actively produces healthy food for our society. Is he a caveman?

Cool, but you see the market is free, and not anyone does your choices. And monitoring materials has no point. People should be self-limiting in their actions.

Of course, and certainly I do harm the environment indirectly too. But imagine a man owning a couple of SUV’s and a couple of homes. What does he daily destroy?

I think that is a wonderful choice your father has made.

Yes, and al those products do need resources and labour, and research, and graphics, and public relations, and accounting, and loans. And it is stupid, cause all those jobs and resource can be redirected to more meaningful food processing and production, making more room in the economy for beneficial products and healthy profiteering.
But for every darn thing out there there is a fanatic.The problem is not the fanatic.The problem is that once a man is addicted to an ipod we all have to follow.

We need to start by fixing ourselves, working on our hearts. No system will ever work, no political party will ever be good enough. The only thing we can change is our self, and through this change, change will come. Start taking responsibility.

Peace

Well said. But I guess we can still point out the flaws in fundamentals, cause it is very educational for the individual as well as the society.

It is, and it keeps him young, but unfortunately, I tend to believe that as much as his choice, it was also a result of his era and childhood and life in the village. The problem is, that people today are brought up with postmodern trends, attached to ipods and tweeters, malls and theme-parks and everperfecting the tools but never the effort, ever increasing the wealth yet not the substance, in a manner that useful productive hobbies and trends are extinct. What happened to garden keeping?

My grandmother had a garden. She made home made bread and home made jelly from her own berries. I used to live with husband/kids on 3 acres, and I wish I still lived there because there was room enough to grow our own food, and apple orchards. We grew corn, potatoes, and strawberries. Potatoes are tricky to grow in Illinois. To keep the racoons from eating the corn, tho, we had to play a radio to scare them away. hahahaha My husband’s uncle lived a lot like your dad, very simply, but abundantly.

But, my grandmother was also a school teacher. In the classroom were books, paper, art supplies, sissors, blackboards, chalk, flashcards, posters, chairs, tables, desks,… etc, etc. Children came to learn how to be productive educated citizens of civilization. Ha ha…that was before *the powers* called us consumers.

Well then, my whole point is that is civilization as well, and it is being destroyed by other manifestations of our culture, like marketing, stock markets and centralization as well as TV. There is nothing wrong with being civilized, as long as you are flexible enough to employ the best solution known to man, rather than the most profitable solution known to corporations. People have forgotten how good it feels to give back to society. That’s why my dad and your gran did not need pills to sleep.

Thank you graphttic, it brings awareness and sheds light to that which needs changing. But ultimately I believe the flaws are needed in order to activate action and changes with in us.

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely but we can’t blame everything on politicians and governments . We must all wake up up and take our share of responsibility for this mess . We are the problem ..WE are the solution ..power to the peaceful

YOU must pray, then, this way:

Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth. …”

Matthew 6:9-13

very true

fuck these governments. they all have to go down!!! try living in the woods and growing your own food and building your own house withouth owning the land and paying property taxes. once the authorities find out you will get off. these governments do nothing to better the situation of mankind so why do we need them? and if we are going to have government then the government needs to be afraid of the people not the people fearing the government.

maxwell ??

@luxuspeter but the words of the bible are just another form of saying obey and fear your leaders or kings only they changed the names from kings to gods,messengers or envoys to angels ,and havens to heavens.

Not the government ,its the “ROLTHSCHILD’S” the goddamm bankers They control all the governments of the world

We fix everything by switching polarity from fear to love. WE are in fear and don’t even realize it. I was for 33yrs and just thought I was deficient in some way. Always felt indifferent to society as well and didn’t fully understand why. By facing my darkness I came out of the cocoon.Now I see a bright future and express my individuality in confidence with love to all who cross my path. It’s very empowering. Do unto others!!! Thanks for the great videos Max!

Great video thank you for posting

very enlightening.. but hopefully,
I can stay in a state of love, like it USED to be.. (:D:)