How do you thrive in a capitalist system not designed for you in the first place?

I am always curious about the various labels our system places on those who are on the spiritual path. It labels us as a sort of modern-day zen wacko, whose laissez-faire attitude can seem out of touch with reality. Our non-attachment is often interpreted as nihilism or laziness, and most of the time we are made to feel shame for our insistent hope for humanity. 

But the truth is our spirituality is often accompanied by a dark night of the soul. Because our hearts are cracked open, we see the heartbreak of the world in gruesome detail. We see everyone desperately searching for healing, unaware the lifestyle they choose is the reason for their unhappiness. More debilitating than that, and the hardest pill to swallow, is that a spiritual path doesn’t save you from having to make those same compromises yourself.

How do we operate in a system where profits, scarcity, and consistent…