Shadow economies or Black Economies deal with transactions that are untraceable and therefore untaxable. They are not included in the countries taxation system formally and therefore they are not reported as part of the countries GDP - gross domestic product. They are not formally recognized as part of the matrix system.
Tribal and third world influences are firmly entrenched in our culture, but it is unclear how many Americans are aware of the impact indigenous societies have had on the arts. If we don't acknowledge these influences we may be in danger of losing our cultural heritage.
"Banish the word 'struggle' from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we have been waiting for." — Hopi elders
