Are you living life, or is life living you? People everywhere are rethinking what "civilization" really means. Whether in busy cities or quiet villages, many are on personal journeys that challenge our usual ideas about progress and happiness. From colonialism's lasting impact, exploring how it shapes our values, ambitions, and even our dinner plates. Is our obsession with "progress" leading us astray? Are we chasing success while true fulfillment slips through our fingers? Whether you're a city person or nature lover, or just feeling the weight of the modern world, this episode is your invitation to reimagine your place on this planet. We're not just going green – we're going deep, questioning the very foundations of how we live, work, and relate to each other and our environment. In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, @SustainableTeaWithShreya and Joshua Kwaku Asiedu explore Joshua's transformative journey from urban life to eco-villages. They discuss colonialism's lasting impact, the hidden costs of technological progress, and the importance of reconnecting with nature and indigenous wisdom, challenge conventional ideas of success and development, examining the exploitation that often accompanies "progress." and finding more meaningful ways to live a sustainable life. Gifting Partner: MAE (Made of Earth) Website - https://mae.in/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mae_madeofearth/ In this episode 00:00- Intro: From Milan to an Eco-Village 04:25- The Hunger for Knowledge 07:13- Systemic Racism in Italy 10:39- Impact of Colonialism on Modern Life 11:56- Discovering Indigenous Wisdom 15:03- Eye-Opening Experience on a Dairy Farm 19:46- Contrasts of Dairy Farm to Beach Life 27:17- Indian Hospitality and Spiritual Journey 29:35- Repackaging Our Culture 37:23- The Concrete Jungle vs. Nature 37:58- Adventures in New Zealand and Samoa 40:50- The Power of Detachment 42:28- Redefining Radicalism 44:59- Journey to Ghana 50:48- Connection Between Feminism and Nature 52:27- Regeneration and Sustainability 59:26- Modernism and Western Influence 1:04:17- Global Importance of Africa 1:10:19- Defining Sustainability 1:14:42- Bloopers #sustainability #environment #awareness #nature #colonialism #spirituality #culture #planet #earth #conservation #indigenous #impact #ecology #indigenousrights #healing #ecovillagelife #travel #learning #yoga #meditation #consciousliving #simplicity #vegan #westernisation #modernity #living #tradition #society #change #globalization #development #identity #values #imperialism