two kinds of striving.

Have you noticed the gradual decline of “normal” in places that have historically been seen as the “standard” for modern living?

At some point, we each decide where our energy goes.

As it gets harder and harder to eek out a living for many, there are really only two main options:

1️⃣ Strive to get better at playing the ‘business as usual’ game

2️⃣ Get out of the game and strive to create new games more aligned with how life actually works

Both involve striving. Which one leads to satisfaction?

Yes, I AM speaking from privilege. I suspect that if you’re reading this, you have privilege, too.

What would happen if we turned our fiery hunger for change inward, from being angry at what’s wrong outside to being compassionate towards what we find inside?

Oh man, it’s instantly a completely different world!

Ask me how I know.

Why does this matter?

We are all fortunate to live in a time of unprecedented global transition. If we can focus our energy on growing what’s life-affirming while removing our energy from what’s life-destroying, both in ourselves and in other beings, imagine what we could change!

In community gatherings, we can support each other in doing just this, in whatever baby step makes sense.

If you felt drawn to this idea, you are not alone.

In gratitude,

Deborah.

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