A word from Joy:
If you know me personally you know I am passionate about activism. For as long as I can remember I have been compelled to promote change in systems that aren't working, or worse - doing harm. From my perspective, the facts surrounding these issues are astounding, but so often the word I spread seemed to fall on deaf ears. It's been inspiring to connect and work with those who share my urgency to change the current "order," but we must do more than preach to the choir if we expect to change the game. We must reach new audiences and speak in a manner they will listen.
So, how do we reach people in a
country where Hollywood rules?
Television of course!
We must infiltrate pop-culture and expose viewers to concepts of happiness and well-being. Media holds power - we must use it to our advantage. So often programming is negative, uninspired or a remake of a past version of itself (2 Snow White remakes this month? Really?) Television shows are designed to divert and distract the viewer, enabling them to get lost in someone else's fake life and problems so they can take focus off of their own. This is the old paradigm - we must use television to connect the masses, facilitate a practice of self-exploration and discovery and promote world change.
There are many people working to change the world. As activists, we must remember that supporting each other's efforts gives greater power to this movement. We are all on the same team. I am donating my time to the Nationlight Productions because Marc Erlbaum, (president of Nationlight Productions) is working for world change, and he has asked me for support. I am now asking you for help by spreading the word and promoting this cause as freely as you are able. I hope that when the situation arises and you look to your friends for this same support, you will count me as one of them. If we connect and work together we will change the world.
Best wishes and many blessings,
Joy
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