MOTHERLODE // The Commodification of Spirituality: The How, The Why, And The Consequences

Hi, my loves! I hope y'all are having a radiant Friday wherever you are! This is some heavier Friday content than we're used to, so please enjoy! Today, we're FINALLY chatting about the commodification of spirituality. This is a medium dive into how capitalism, social media, and the online coaching industry have paved the way for appropriation, unethical practices, and commodification of spiritual beliefs and symbols. Strap in, my loves! We get into it after the long (like 18 mins lmao) intro!!  We're chatting aboutOpening up (A TON) about my struggle with dating, feeling hopeless, and more (I know, AGAIN lol, but I'm also sharing more about why it's been hard and some encouragement for other singles) New age spirituality vs. religion The online education industry numbers + spiritual coaching  Appropriation of culture for profit Social media's role in the commodification of spirituality Mainstream large corporations getting in on the money grab The future of spirituality Learning and exploring on your journey And MORE! — Thank you to today's sponsors! Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/MANIFESTDAILY to grab a variety pack and try it today! Use promo code MANIFESTDAILY at checkout to save five dollars off your order! Sources Ornella A.D. (2013) Commodification of Religion. In: Runehov A.L.C., Oviedo L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sciences and Religions. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8265-8_201034 E-Learning Numbers: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1130331/e-learning-market-size-segment-worldwide/#:~:text=In%202019%2C%20the%20global%20online,roughly%2018%20billion%20U.S.%20dollars. New Age Commodification and Appropriation of Spirituality: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248981960_New_Age_Commodification_and_Appropriation_of_Spirituality Social Media Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themanifestdaily Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/DheandraNicolette?sub_confirmation=1 Follow along on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@themanifestdaily

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