Teresa Mull, a resident of Pennsylvania, has recently released a new book titled "Woke-Proof Your Life," which delves into her personal journey of "woke-proofing" her own life and offers guidance to others who share her concerns about the current state of the world.
The book, set to be released on August 15, aims to provide readers with a handbook on escaping the modern, political madness and shielding themselves and their families by living a more self-sufficient and fulfilling life.
Mull, who is an assistant editor at The Spectator World, a policy adviser for education at The Heartland Institute, and a columnist for The Philipsburg Journal, was inspired to write this book due to the growing angst, anxiety, and anger she observed in society. She believes that the America of today is vastly different from the country she knew just a few years ago, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Mull, Americans are facing numerous challenges, including increasing rates of obesity and addiction, as well as a crisis-level prevalence of mental health illnesses. She theorizes that "wokeness" is at the root of these issues, describing it as a socio-political ideology that manipulates noble goals to exert control over America. In her view, wokeness is akin to political correctness on steroids.
To write her book, Mull conducted interviews with numerous Americans who are already living a woke-proof lifestyle. She sought to harness their knowledge, insights, and optimistic spirit to provide practical advice and strategies in her book. "Woke-Proof Your Life" expands on these ideas and offers readers a comprehensive guide to navigating the challenges of the modern world.
One of Mull's key suggestions for woke-proofing one's life is to join a church community. She emphasizes the importance of faith in God and Judeo-Christian values, noting that the decline in church attendance and belief has coincided with the rise of wokeness. Mull, a Catholic herself, believes that seeking God in nature and connecting with a church community is an excellent starting point for those looking to protect themselves from the influence of wokeness.
In addition to emphasizing the role of faith, Mull advises individuals to be mindful of their technology use, particularly when feeling bored. She encourages people to be aware of how they are using their phones and TVs and to be selective about the content they consume. Mull believes that technology and social media contribute significantly to feelings of misery and recommends reducing screen time as a means of preventing wokeness from infiltrating one's life.
Mull also urges parents to be vigilant and speak up if they believe wokeness is seeping into their children's activities. She likens wokeness to a powerful poison and emphasizes the importance of standing up against it. Mull asserts that there are more Americans who are anti-woke than pro-woke, citing statistics and examples of public backlash against woke initiatives. She encourages parents to remain vigilant and to speak out, as their actions may inspire other parents to join them in resisting wokeness.
During the process of writing her book, Mull discovered that there were already many people living a woke-proof lifestyle. This realization dispelled her initial feelings of isolation and reinforced her belief in the importance of personal connections and face-to-face communication. Mull emphasizes the value of putting down the phone and engaging with others in person, as it is a way to resist cancel culture and maintain a sense of community.
In "Woke-Proof Your Life," Mull also touches on the fading significance of death in modern society. She highlights the decline of traditional funerals and the increasing prevalence of celebrations of life and scattering of ashes. Mull suggests that our society's distance from death has led to a lack of consideration for how our actions in the present affect what comes after. She argues that our obsession with constant comfort and the avoidance of minor inconveniences has led to a diminished appreciation for the rewards that come from overcoming hardships.
Mull's book offers a conservative perspective on the challenges of the modern world and provides practical advice for individuals seeking to protect themselves and their families from the influence of wokeness.
By emphasizing the importance of faith, personal connections, and mindful technology use, Mull aims to empower readers to live a more self-sufficient and fulfilling life. "Woke-Proof Your Life" serves as a guide for those who are concerned about the state of the world and are seeking ways to navigate it while staying true to their values.
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