Go forth with clear-eyed intention—
for even the sun burns and water can drown.

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METAMORPHOSIS

 Humans live through profound transitions.

Social unrest, political instability, climate disruption, and the costs of living add pressure in ways that are both undeniable and subtle. 

Today, many of the structures we once relied on are deteriorating, while technological systems scale faster than our capacity to metabolize change. Disconnection, chronic illness, overwhelm, and a loss of meaning are not personal failures; they are symptoms. 

Choosing integrity, questioning the status quo, and desiring joy in the midst of it all is not naïve; it is a form of resilience.

This moment asks for discernment, embodiment, and the ability to think critically while feeling deeply. Dissociation and bypassing are not viable strategies. 

Individuals and communities alike are continuously being called to develop their capacity to adapt without fragmenting. And the call is perpetually heeded; it is taking shape, being practiced, and pressure-tested in meaningful ways all around this 
Earth, always.

This is what we contribute to. This is where our work begins.
 
michelle m. mercedes