It is not surprising that more and more we are reverting back to doing things the simple way. Well, sort of. Sure, we are tech savvy and making all kinds of great advancements but when it comes to what is good for our selves and our planet, that's when we find ourselves questioning all kinds of moral and practical issues.
Without sounding too fatalist, it seems the more we learn about what we are consuming, the more we realize how F*$ked we are becoming. (I know, bad word. I love bad words when used in the right context. Gives me a thrill. Please don't judge me!) Often we motor along quite happily until some sort of BIG LIFE EXPERIENCE wakes us out of our oblivion and shakes us up about what matters and how we need to be aware. Maybe it is a life threatening illness, a newly acquired allergy or sensitivity, strange rashes. Perhaps you are a new parent worrying about raising your kids to be healthy, or maybe you just want to make the right choices.
When I am selling my products at market one of the most common things I tell people is that the things we put on our skin is partially absorbed into our bloodstream. Basically, if you wouldn't put it in your mouth, why would you want to put it into your bloodstream? Another is, "If you can't pronounce the ingredient or access it easily, maybe you shouldn't use it." No, I don't preach. I learned a long time ago that talking to people who are resistant to learning how to do the right thing is a waste of time. It only makes folks angry and defensive.
The old saying, the proof is in the pudding, is perfect for this blog. The less complicated the ingredients the better. The purer the product, the better. Buying products made in smaller batches and fresh, is better. Knowing who you are buying from, is better. I sell a lot of products because I look healthy. I'm not bragging. I eat well, I exercise, I drink a lot of water, I meditate, and I use my products.
I do what I do because I believe in what I do. I love to share this with others. I especially love having people come back and give glowing reports about the product they bought. There's something completely satisfying about making people feel good.
Simple is better.