We live in a world where much of what we’ve been taught to trust — from daily habits to healthcare advice — is beginning to unravel under closer scrutiny. There’s a growing awareness, a quiet rebellion, in realizing that many of the things sold to us as “safe,” “beneficial,” or even “essential” may actually undermine our well-being. It’s like pulling at a single thread, and suddenly, the whole tapestry starts to come undone.
1. Dental Deception: Floss, Fluoride, and Fluoropolymers
The humble act of flossing carries more complexity than meets the eye. Originally made from silk, modern floss evolved into nylon and now often contains PTFE — the same chemical used in non-stick cookware. These fluoropolymer-based flosses (like certain Glide brands) may contain PFAS, toxic “forever chemicals” that accumulate in the body and disrupt hormones.
Meanwhile, fluoride, hailed for decades as a cavity-fighting miracle, has quietly stirred controversy. While topical use may have benefits, the systemic ingestion of fluoride — through water or residue — raises valid concerns. Long-term exposure has been linked to thyroid issues, neurological effects, and more.
It’s no coincidence that flossing is often marketed as a way to enhance fluoride penetration. But when you look closely, the narrative seems less about health — and more about compliance with a larger chemical-industrial machine.
2. The Pattern Repeats
This isn’t just about floss or fluoride. It’s part of a broader pattern:
- A problem is created or exaggerated. (Cavities, germs, anxiety, aging.)
- A convenient solution is sold. Often profitable, not necessarily safe.
- Risks are minimized or hidden. Experts are paid, studies are spun.
- Dissent is discredited. Critics are mocked, silenced, or labeled “conspiracy theorists.”
We’ve seen it with processed foods, plastic packaging, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, EMFs, and even with the subtle manipulations of digital algorithms. It’s not just deception — it’s systemic.
When profit is prioritized over truth, and convenience over wisdom, society ends up sick, sedated, and spiritually disconnected.
3. Remembering Your Light
And yet — this awakening isn’t about fear. It’s about remembering.
There’s something ancient and beautiful in the idea that humans are sovereign beings of Light who chose to forget, to experience contrast, and to rediscover truth through the journey. This world may be dense with darkness, but that darkness becomes a mirror — a reminder of what we are not, so we can reclaim what we are.
The toxic web isn’t the whole story. It’s just the first act. Awareness is the turning point. From here, we choose differently.
4. Art as a Portal to the New
Sometimes it takes something simple — a hand-drawn children’s book, a forgotten song, a wildflower field — to remind us of the world we actually long for.
Books like Vrolijk het jaar rond capture something elemental: joy, innocence, harmony, human-scale living. Art like this doesn’t just soothe — it signals. It reminds us what life could feel like again: bright, rooted, wholesome, and connected.
To heal the outer world, we must also heal our inner lens — and imagination is the bridge.
5. Where Do We Go From Here?
We don’t need to fight the old system. We need to step outside it and start building something new.
- Question Everything. Especially what’s been labeled “safe,” “normal,” or “scientific.”
- Choose Natural When You Can. Water from springs, Sun-Blessed Water, floss made of silk, food grown with care.
- Educate Gently. Use stories, images, humor, and heart — not dogma.
- Reconnect with the Earth. It’s not just beautiful — it’s your blueprint.
- Protect Your Energy. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Create What You Want to See. Beauty, truth, sanctuary, connection.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about remembering that we are not powerless in this tangled web. We are the weavers now.
The thread is unraveling — and underneath it, something ancient and luminous waits to be remembered.