in this episode, we are discussing consumerism and how overconsumption and unintentional consumption, whether that be physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, or otherwise, can affect our ability to navigate this world from a state of optimism and joy as well as often contorting our perspectives on ourselves and the world around us. this dialogue has proven to be salient over and over again, especially in the age of social media and growing technological addictions and even more so in the context of the hyper-sensationalization of black death and violence being pushed out on all forms of media with influence. it is incredibly necessary for us all to become more cognizant and intentional of how we are spending our time and what we are giving life to in our lives. i hope this episode acts as a source of truth and a first step to rethinking how we value our time and the energy invested in the things that often unconsciously shape our worldview.