Hello Open!

Thank you for a very insightful article! You have highlighted so many important issues that truly reflect the dire-straits we and our planet find ourselves in. On the issue of taking full responsibility for our actions, I like to share an idea with you.

Over the past few years I have seriously thought about how we, as individuals, can make a meaningful difference that will slow down and eventually halt this powerful global machine we call "Consumerism." It has become the ultimate symbol of humanity's enslavement to indebtedness and materialism. Consumerism would never be so successful was it not for the introduction, in the 1950's, of credit and credit cards. So here's my practical suggestion:

LEAN TUESDAYS - ABSTINENCE THURSDAYS ( LT-AT )

These are the two days a week when we are to STOP being impulsive CONSUMERS! Buy ONLY what we REALLY need and NEVER USE A CREDIT CARD to purchase anything on those two days!!!

Few things to note here:

1- This is a personal decision each and everyone can privately make for themselves.

2- The more people will participate the sooner the "powers-that-be" will start to notice that "sales" on those two days are seriously dropping; there is something happening! Most importantly it will put the "powers-that-be" on notice that people worldwide can organize and act in unison on matters that will empower them.

Openhand has a very responsible membership that can spread this idea through social media and create a worldwide phenomena. This could be just the beginning!!!

Namaste
Nicolas

p.s. For this to be truly empowering, the restraint shown on LT and AT should not be overridden by overspending the rest of the week.