only after the last tree is cut, and the last river is poisoned, only until the last fish is caught, will you find that money can't be eaten

ello everyone! :):):):)

what an eventful week. two sacs. one street retreat. one 'get drunk, act really shifty' 18th.

i love preaching happiness, how it reverberates through my very seams. allow me to juxtapose richness and poverty in this very world.

Money cannot be eaten. The most important things in life are the people you know, where you've been, and the experiences you've had. Nobody can take away from you your stored landscape and your identity. You are wealth incarnate, and your spirit is as pure as gold. Feel value in your life, because you deserve everything this world has to offer, You have dignity, and I believe in you. You are beautiful and important to me.
(now if only I can say that to a girl :P)

The street retreat I went to on Wednesday challenged my faith a little bit. To hear about a guy who spent 42 yrs in jail, and is now addicted to heroin, was one of those eye-openers you don't often get. He's shoplifted, seen stabbings, seen death. How fragile is human nature that we create problems for ourselves through a lack of belief in ourselves and the world. Sure some problems are thrust onto us; however, from then onwards we make the calls in our lives.

Also saw this Aboriginal guy called Mr Morgz, whom spent his 18th b'day until his 21st b'day in jail. He offered us '2 grams of pot for $30', which I thought was quite funny. He's on youtube making a living for himself as a rapper.

To quote Lord Of The Flies "The simplest solutions are often the greatest". I'll contradict myself by saying that yes, you do need a balance of financial wealth and inherent wealth in life. But we need to cherish the simple things of life. Materialism means nothing until we attach a bit of ourselves onto it; this is what I mean by money cannot be eaten. The simple things play as much a role in forming a sense of who we are in the world as money, measurable success, social status. I try to be one that advocates openness in life. It would be pretty boring to see the world in black and white only.

Colour your space :) Colour your lens, and how you see the world :)
Yes I know, whatever I say is littered with contradictions, so point them out to me plox. I love learning.
Love you
Justin