A Bit of Optimism Being Rich with Ron Finley
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Dec 14, 2021 
Special guest Ron Finley, an activist and education reformer, shares his journey of transforming urban spaces into thriving gardens. He discusses the detrimental effects of materialism on identity and community, advocating for a shift towards valuing intrinsic worth. Ron highlights how gardening empowers youth, fostering personal growth and nutritional awareness. He reflects on parenting, emphasizing love and freedom for children to explore, and stresses the importance of nurturing relationships alongside nature.
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Arrest Warrant for Gardening
- Ron Finley received an arrest warrant for gardening without a permit in South Central LA.
- This spurred his movement to create gardens in dirt patches, rejuvenating neighborhoods.
Societal Shake-Up
- People accept things as they are, following routines like rush hour traffic.
- Finley challenges this, urging a societal shake-up, especially in education.
The Value of a Diamond
- A child asked Finley if he was rich because Finley had a pool-turned-garden.
- Finley used this to teach the child about intrinsic value versus material wealth.