You’ve probably noticed that our economy has been in a tailspin for quite some time. While folks continue to throw blame around and argue about whose fault it is, I’ve been trying to find ways to do my part to reverse this trend of economic instability, environmental degradation, and spiritual malnourishment. I believe we DO have power as individuals to enact change, and that the small gestures of many can make a big difference. Just ask Obama. Or Haiti.
Anyhoo, there’s a movement sweeping the nation right now called Move Your Money, which I think is freaking genius.
Part of the reason our economy is constantly on the brink of collapse is because we have all our proverbial eggs in one basket. In too many sectors, the power/wealth/resources are in the hands of few, and those few are not making decisions that are in the best interests of the greater community. One example of this problem is the bloated banking industry. Arianna Huffington and Rob Johnson co-authored a fabulous piece examining all the different ways big banks contributing to the economic collapse:
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