08/16/2026
( Original post from 2020. Slightly updated for 2026)
COMMUNITY NOT COMPETITION
Now, more than ever, us versus them is a false choice.
The fires of fear and division are intentionally kept burning white hot in order to manipulate us and keep us in perpetual anger towards each other.
AI does not care for the well-being of the human person.
Massive corporations do not care for you.
Data centers do not care for your family or loved ones.
Politicians will do whatever necessary to retain power.
Anyone who does not live in an unreachable tower of obscene wealth is at risk of being destroyed. These flames will consume us all unless we make some significant changes to how we choose to live and what we can directly control.
Regardless of our political party, religious or non-religious affiliation or identities, these massive powers centered on accumulating wealth and unconstrained technology have proven they do not care about our human dignity.
Some actionable ways we can all push back:
Simple acts of daily kindness are the seeds that produce a beautiful garden of joy and human dignity.
β’ A kind word, a smile, eye contact, driving with respect and awareness of others around you.
Whether or not you agree with someone, we must affirm the inherent dignity of each person.
More Ideas:
β’ If you are an influencer, use the power of your reach for good.
β’ If you feel powerless, take action: You have more power now than ever before to change someone's life.
It can be simple: a warm smile or a kind word gives people hope that they are not alone.
β’ Getting together in person to support a real small business.
β’ Hanging out in a park.
β’ Spending time together in nature.
β’ A phone call, an encouraging email or text.
β’ Taking 10 minutes out of each day to exist in silence. It sounds small but it is profoundly impactful.
If you need help, reach out. We love you and we want you to thrive.
Xo, Nate & Jamie
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