Sometimes it seems almost everything in our culture conspires to distance us from heart and soul. So many messages are ads, trying to sell us something of questionable usefulness while ruthlessly pandering to our vanity, insecurity, or unhappiness – new toys, fashion, entertainment, or insurance against the inevitabilities of life. Few people ask the bigger questions.
Constant superficial conversation keeps us from noticing what’s going on with us emotionally or spiritually or in our bodies. Small talk alienates us from ourselves- perhaps a purpose as well as a result. In order to approach the deeper truths of our soul, we must quiet the inner chatter.
Bill Plotkin, Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche
Mindfulbalance 
I do so totally agree with what you put forward in this excellent post.
miriam
So wise and valuable to share for healing personally and in our culture thanks
Hi, new to seeing Mindful Balance it’s really sweet & calming. Your words here are so true. This is the exact mission on my own blog that I’m currently shouting about.
Not sure if this is allowed, feel free to remove. But, this post; https://ruralgreystar.com/self-destructive-behaviour/
goes at it from a slightly different but relatable issue.