Awakening, Money, and the Reality of the System In a group recently, someone shared a perspective that really struck me. They said what always bugs them about retreats, fasting clinics, and healing centers is the price. To them, healing and awakening shouldn’t be luxuries reserved for the wealthy, but part of a supportive community that anyone can access. They shared how many people start out with pure intentions, but eventually the “matrix” pulls them back in—collaborating, creating expensive services, and turning awakening into another luxury product. For them, true freedom is needing nothing, being whole within yourself, and sharing energy freely without a price tag attached. It’s a beautiful vision. And I agree with the heart of it. But here’s where my response differs: The Reality of the System We Live In This vision of money-free healing works in private communities and intentional cities, but you cannot build those places without resources. Land costs money. Infrastruc...