Hey Monsanto, Did You Hear That?Dylan Charles Protesting against Monsanto is an important and symbolic act, and does wonders to energize the movement for food and farm freedom. However, Monsanto is only part of a larger problem plaguing the world today. In these times we are witnessing a worldwide assault against food sovereignty from many angles that goes far beyond the effects of a single corporation. Additionally, public awareness of this cause is still remarkably under realized, as the most people seem content to consume anything packaged and placed on a store shelf. To wrap our heads around the magnitude of the problem we are facing when confronting the seed giants, heres a list of things working against those of us who wish to see an end to the domination of our food and seed supply by companies that are willing to pollute, poison, lie and manipulate to gain control over something we ALL need every single day. Food. A hard look at reality tells us that this behemoth is not going to fall without a major, fundamental shift in how people look at the world around them, and how they view their own personal health. That time may very well come before too long, but it is likely to be a result of some catastrophic and catalyzing event, like a staged world food shortage, and not the result of a public demonstration of anger toward the people who are most involved in bastardizing our health and controlling our food. This is quickly becoming a very real battle of survival for ordinary people. Until such a shift does occur, it is paramount that activists and informed citizens move this struggle into their daily lives and make regular commitments to avoid GMOs, inform others, and develop personal food sovereignty by becoming more attached to local and personalized food systems. selfnews Post contributing author Daisy Luther shares some simple insight into how the individual can personalize this struggle: So, Monsanto, did you hear that? People en masse are waking up and taking action and the movement against seed patents and GM food is growing. In addition to seeing more protests over your unethical actions you can expect a growing number of people to subvert your model of food production by taking on the responsibility of growing their own food and supporting local organic growers. You can expect more farmers to wake up and abandon your products as the true effects of using your modified seed become apparent. You can expect a growing movement of boycott against your products, and the food manufacturers and retailers who support you and sell your unnatural GM foods. You can expect a more resilient effort to stop you dead in your tracks. We know the score. We know the endgame. We know the danger you represent to our children and future. We know it wont be easy, but we also know that acquiescence to your plan is not an option that we are willing to entertain. Dylan Charles is a student and teacher of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, a practitioner of Yoga and Taoist esoteric arts, and an activist and idealist passionately engaged in the struggle for a more sustainable and just world for future generations. He is the editor of WakingTimes.com, the proprietor of OffgridOutpost.com, a grateful father and a man who seeks to enlighten others with the power of inspiring information and action. His remarkable journey of self-transformation is a testament to the power of the will and the persistence of the human spirit. He may be contacted at wakingtimes@gmail.com. 