What is discernment? It’s an old-fashioned word, which means the ability to judge well. It’s more than intuition or insight.
There is no scenario where return comes with scant attention, time, or energy.
Our children fear their future because of our actions, and now our inaction. Our failure to change our behaviour fast enough to stop the existential threat will cost our children a secure future.
There is a lot that is unsettling about the world right now. War. Cost of living increases. Rising interest rates. Economic slowdown. Political uncertainty. Currency fallouts. Financial market declines.
How to we conserve our energy during these times?
Multiple events have presented this year that threaten our financial security. It has been particularly brutal for our investments, to the extent that even safe investments like bonds have let us down.
What is our response, or more accurately, what should our response be?
I have been watching people grapple with big life decisions. Should I accept that disappointing offer on my property? Should I move closer to my children? Should I walk away from my life’s work because my values have changed? Should I end my long-term relationship?
It has been interesting to see how people engage with these decisions.
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