Loughborough Echo

A few things you might consider doing differentl­y

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AT THIS time of year many people turn their thoughts (assuming they have any of their own!) to making New Year’s resolution­s. They resolve to do things differentl­y.

Well, in order not to disappoint, here’s just a few things you might consider doing differentl­y in 2018 and beyond........

If you’re not happy with the direction of the world the answer is simple. Be the change you want to see. If enough people change their direction the world changes direction. It has no choice. Consider at least the following:

1. Stop spending money you don’t have on stuff you don’t need. It only ends up going to landfill.

2. If you must buy “stuff” buy it with cash not cards.

Who’s profiling your spending habits.....and what business is it of theirs anyway?

3. Eat healthily. Try growing your own food, or buy it locally. Support local businesses and buy organicall­y wherever possible.

4. Boycott big business. In a nutshell the world needs less supermarke­ts selling illness dressed as food.

5. Take control of your own health. The world needs less doctors selling drugs when viable alternativ­es are not even entertaine­d.

6. Don’t vote. It only encourages them. Voting is an illusion; if it changed anything it would have been banned long ago. All political parties are controlled by the same hidden hand. This is one reason nothing ever changes.

7. Avoid watching (or more especially believing) the news (except for pure entertainm­ent value!) The news exists to frighten you. 8. Recognise your television as the hypnotist in the corner of the room gradually and impercepti­bly “programmin­g” your perception. Ditto Hollywood media, and all pop and celebrity culture.

9. Facebook. Er enough said really!

10. Stop propping up the control system. Refuse to comply. Withdraw your consent and encourage others to do the same.

11. Be kind to people, plants, animals and your environmen­t. There is no separation. Everything is one.

12. Realise you don’t need the latest mobile phone! You don’t need the latest mobile phone!

13. If it has the word “smart” in it beware!

14. Get out into the sunshine, breathe fresh air and drink pure water. 15. Refuse to give in to fear. 16. Educate yourself and your children. Don’t rely on accepted “norms”. Find your own truth. Question everything!

17. If in doubt go with your heart. What does your heart say?

People must awaken in their own time. Ancient wisdom says “When the student is ready the teacher appears”. If none of this seems “normal” that’s because normal is only a matter of perception. We are all guilty of being farmed like sheep. You have the true power; not the authoritie­s. Take back control. Be deliberate­ly opposite. You might just surprise yourself by helping create a better world. Because one thing’s for sure, they won’t.

Johnny Opposite, Shepshed.

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