I’ve “known” about this agenda for almost 20 years – but I kept myself somewhat insulated from it – likely for my own mental/emotional health. While I was seeing little signs of it here and there over time, I was too preoccupied with other things. Diversion tactic.
So while it should come as no surprise to me today to see it in full force – up close and personal – playing out in my own city, it does feel rather shocking to my system.
It is saddening to see the effects of the opiate crisis. These drugs change the brain chemistry and take a once beautiful human and turn them into a crazed animal.
It is maddening to see the results of living in a socialistic-style system where Taxes and “fees” (which are really taxes in disguise and are fraudulent) are outrageous. As I said our water bill jumped $17 in ONE MONTH due to these extra “fees”. Take more of your money and get fewer services. This idea that “pay more get more” is a blatant lie.
It is saddening to see those “with” continue to expand while the middle and bottom continue to struggle. We know we were NEVER intending nor created to struggle. Such nonsense. We are here to experience and THRIVE FREELY in that experience.
It is maddening to see how the costs of Food and housing and health care/healing has been allowed to skyrocket. When I saw food costs going up exponentially a few years back, I griped and went looking for answers from local stores. I was told it was due to Fuel Costs. So when fuel costs dropped, I asked when food prices would return to previous amounts. I was told that would likely not be happening as the suppliers didn’t drop their prices which meant stores would not either. That chain of command at work. Keep pushing the burden on down to the entity below.
I read a comment from a local young woman who was already working full time – making $12/hour – and no one will rent to her because her income isn’t enough for a frigging 1 bedroom apartment. She is looking to pick up extra work. She is young and healthy so she can pull that off. How many can’t though? (hands going up for myself and my mate and I know many of you reading)
Taxes. Fees. COL going up up up. The most vulnerable taking the brunt. Over and over and over again. While I have anger towards those who are out on the streets engaging in theft, taking what they want, defacing public property, I have a deeper understanding for them. Many of these people just gave up. Many of them likely fought long and hard to avoid being cast aside. What are they to do when they are told “no” repeatedly and are tossed out into the streets? Give praise and gratitude? Or adapt a new attitude and do what they need to do to survive even if it means lying cheating stealing?
I am including some pictures taken by others in our city who have become equally concerned for what they see taking place. The awakening is happening in these people. They are questioning. They are angry. And many are saying the words: “it’s as though this was allowed to happen on purpose. with intent. part of an agenda.”
Indeed.
I have a friend coming to visit next week. She grew up here in this area. It will be curious to me to see her response as to how things now look compared to when she left the state almost 20 years ago.
This realm – it takes from us – each day. It isn’t a giving/supporting realm. We know that.
That is why – even when it is a huge challenge – it is imperative, useful at the very least – to see what we DO have. It is helpful to help out when we can. For when I get down….when I feel homesick….when I feel I cannot take one more moment in this shit hole of a system….I let myself release the tears and find the Love within me again and I see and feel how blessed I am here – given the conditions in which I find myself in – the conditions in which we all find ourselves in.
That isn’t to be naive or dismiss the obvious agenda’s being seen. Not in the slightest.
It is just the only way I know how to – at this point – to keep myself going.
And lately, that’s all I have in the “tool bag”.
Love,
Victoria
there is a huge graffiti tag a few blocks from our house that says “smoking meth is cool”….this below is downtown (not uncommon to see such “creative expressions”)
these people aren’t out for a leisurely weekend camping trip. they are living there – illegally – occupying what is supposed to be shared public space for all to use. it is becoming common for them to camp on the trails now….
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