No one can deny that we are a consumer based society...and according to the statistics (which are also available in abundance), we are doing this consumption thing very well, thank you...economic slump or not.  For one thing we are flooded with information.  I profess to being an information junky and will also admit that it often keeps me in state of constant flux, confusion and quite frankly, a bit stressed too.

Let's see...what shall I drink today?  Soda, no no,no! Ok, Diet Soda....oh! no, no, no that's now on the list of life threatening liquids...let's see....Diane Sawyer said I could have water.... that's right!  Water was a good choice. Now it's only water, water and only water. 

Well that's pretty easy, but there's a better way to even get your water these days.  Stop with all the individual water bottle purchases and get yourself a nice home tap water filter and one of those attractive new, safe re-fillable water bottles that are being seen everywhere. Get one that is BIG enough, so that it can actually takes your through your day, sipping happily on clean, cool water that doesn't hurt the environment or your wallet. Don't get me wrong, I still LIKE and will have an occasional diet soda. Quite frankly, who knows when even WATER will be on the hit list of no-no's?!

Another feel good action to take is to simply be a consumer who is aware and educated enough to support what is GOOD and BENEFICIAL to their LOCAL market areas. It's a win-win situation.  Local fruits and vegetables are fresher and cheaper.  You also get what is actually in season if you follow the "buy local" ideal. 

We have to do something to fight back all this chemurgical made food, beverages and stuff that we keep buying and burying our souls in.  Get-out there today and be aware of just what you are putting into that precious body of yours!  We always have a choice...be a wise consumer, you can do that!  Remember, all change begins with baby steps...