The idea of money is something that we are all familiar with. It’s a part of our daily lives and we couldn’t survive without it – but why? When humans lived in small tribes, they knew everyone, knew what to expect from everyone, held each other accountable and knew to…
What Exactly Does the Idea of Stewardship Mean?
Let’s look at the idea of stewardship and how it applies to everyday living, even if you aren’t religious. What is Stewardship Stewardship is the careful and responsible management of something that has been entrusted to one’s care. In life, we have been trusted and entrusted with many things. We…
Looking at the Stakeholder Economy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In recent years, the idea of the stakeholder economy has gained significant traction, particularly in response to the shortcomings of traditional shareholder-centric models. Advocates argue that the stakeholder economy prioritizes the needs and interests of all stakeholders involved in a business, including employees, customers, communities, and the environment, rather than…
Are You Losing Yourself in the Digital Age?
As the world becomes more and more digitalized, from money to identity, we are slowly being transitioned from the physical world into a digital one. How is this happening, what does it currently look like, what will it look like in the future, should we be concerned about it and…
Finding Triumph in Trials: The ‘Down But Not Out’ Approach
Life’s trials and tribulations can often seem overwhelming, leaving us feeling downtrodden and defeated. However, when we just change our perspective a little and adjust our approach to these challenges, we can discover an unexpected silver lining: the potential for success. This article explores the “Down But Not Out” approach,…
Are You Irredeemable? Your Testimony and Mine
We All Sin, But There Is A Solution I wanted to share a bit about my life experiences, and life in general, and how people can find themselves in a place that they can’t understand how they got there and wonder if there is a way out. I know that…
The Plight of the Wage Slave: Surviving on Less than Living Wage
Often compared to chattel slavery, wherein a class of masters directly owns workers as property, wage slavery refers to a system in which an owning class, through its dominion over land and the means of production, coerces workers into selling their labor. Wage slavery and chattel slavery both involve a form…
Return to Village Living; Why Small Communities are the Survival Strategy of the Future
It is becoming evident to most people that the current economic climate is one of serious decline. If you ask the average citizen, of nearly any country in the world at the moment, about their financial health, they would likely agree that their current economic situation is much worse than…
Have the Ideas of Sustainability and Diversity Become Co-opted?
In an era where businesses are under mounting pressure to perform sustainably and ethically, new buzzwords are continually being introduced into the corporate world. However, the growing trend of companies claiming to align with principles like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and the Green Agenda…
Capitalism is Dead; Long Live Neo-Feudalism
The question of whether capitalism is dead or has evolved into something different is a matter of ongoing debate among economists, scholars, and policymakers. Proponents of the argument that capitalism is dead often point to the various crises and inequalities that have emerged within capitalist systems worldwide. These critics argue…