Shifting to a Sustainable Mindset

We have just surpassed the second quarter of 2026. It is officially spring time, and with it comes the hope for a summer filled with lasting memories. Although that is our stance on the surface, many are harboring a slight feeling of dread. We are still operating in fear of what the future holds regarding securing gainful employment, finding affordable housing navigating the effects of inflation and the cost of healthcare. This year is serving up a clarion call to us that whatever the political landscape looks like, these events initiate a wake-up call to the importance of connection, family, and what is truly relevant in our lives.

These reflections will leave us pondering what is really significant. Many of us have looked deep within our hearts with the question 'How do we move forward in such an unstable atmosphere?'

One thing I recognized is the need to liberate ourselves from the pain associated with events that we cannot control. The sensational journalism tactics that binds us to our screens offer little hope of a brighter day. We want to be educated about what is happening yet we need to be liberated from a mindset that points us to gloom and doom scenarios. We need to recognize stressful maneuvers that attack our peace that snuffs out our joy, creativity, and peace. We need liberation from anything that now stands in the way of us securing meaningful connections with those we love. We need to be liberated from a methodology that suggests our only option for a meaningful life is the acquisition of more "things" to affirm our value.

Elevating our thinking is not for the faint of heart. Elevation in our thought process means we must do things more intentionally. Although the journey can be frightening, we must adapt to a "new normal" we are being compelled to confront. We must eliminate the idea of "we've always done it this way" to realize that the old way wasn't working and hasn't been working for many years. Whatever your "It" is, work, family, financial direction, or personal development this new journey will require the bravery of an elevated soul to forge forward. In this year, we need to find our brave.

In order to accomplish this, I believe we need to embrace a stance of humbleness. Since the great shut-down of 2020, we've all had a Birdseye view of our fallen financial system. Yes, we can blame it on capitalism, politicians, greed or a disconnection to our spirituality but we now understand how important every sector of society is in relation to our daily lives.

We have learned or are beginning to learn, there are simple pleasures that can help us cultivate a serene, stress-free existence. Hearing the cry of a newborn or the welcoming voice of a loved one on the phone can give us a sense of belonging and connection. We now know how essential self-care is in the mental health care space and we're reacquainted ourselves with strategies on how to protect our peace. Additionally, we now understand the there is nothing more sacred, powerful or, meaningful than human touch or being present.

We're learning that liberating ourselves from the barrier of what we've always done allows us to find our brave. We're realizing now our lives are really about the relationships and legacy we build. This is what truly matters. This is what has adds any real relevance and value to our existence. We are more than paychecks and political ideas; we are a society that needs healing. In realizing the ills of our world are a symptom of a societal collapse, elevating our thinking can assist us to rebuild our turbulent world.