Backwards into the futures

Onwards as we have entered a new year — 2021

“We look at the present through a rear view mirror. We march backwards into the future.” — Marshall McLuhan

“And ultimately, collapse is required for new growth and renewal. It creates space for something different to grow.

(…) The new year will also be interesting; what areas has 2020 brought us to an inflection point from which we can’t recede? Where will we retrench? Who will move forward, and who will stay back? Will we collectively use this moment as an opportunity or as a threat?

Those questions create energy — energy we will all need to imagine the future we want — and energy we will need to pursue it.

This holiday season, take note of the lights in the darkness. What we focus on is a choice each of us gets to make. What choices are in front of you?

“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? ~ Mary Oliver” — Rachel Happe

“And sometimes your creation will only be for yourself. Even if no one else checks out your work, it’ll still help you see yourself. Become better known to yourself.” — Sharon Walker in The Guardian

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