I like to imagine a country where the entire economy wasn’t dependent on wanton materialism.

Where your value to society is based on your work to lift up those in need within that society.

Where teachers, nurses, plumbers, care givers and other tradespeople who actually do something for someone else is considered precious and valuable to the growth of our society.

Where doctors are paid more when they keep us all healthy so their focus is in nudging us all toward healthy living.

Where patents on life-saving medication or treatment are non-existent – all benefit immediately without regard to insurance or ability to pay.

Where artists within every medium are considered national treasures.

Where schools have the resources to focus solely on the needs of the individual student and thus create a holistic learning environment that actually encourages students to find their unique gifts.

Only when we can move out of our current paradigm of wanton materialism and greed can we truly evolve as a species.