The Hidden Cost of Chasing Approval Over Building Social Equity The answer often lies in where we focus our energy: Are we seeking approval, or are we cultivating authentic social equity?

So, how does the idea of legacy actually show up in our daily lives? One word: social capital. Whether we admit it or not, we all care about what others think of us. It’s not vanity—it’s hardwired. Social capital is the currency of human connection. It’s how people think and talk about us, both when we’re present and when we’re not. And it matters.

When you hear the word legacy, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many of us, it’s the big names in history—Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Georgia O’Keeffe, Toni Morrison. You probably have your own list of influential people, even if it looks different from mine. We tend to associate leaving a legacy with public figures or people we admire, but here’s the truth: legacy isn’t reserved for the famous

We talk a lot about intentional living here at Slow Living Solutions—how to design your days, craft your legacy, and protect your energy. But today, I want to zoom in on something that’s at the core of it all: relationships. And to get there, I’m borrowing a little wisdom from physics.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with that "busy" person feeling rejected, even when there was nothing to be rejected from? "Busy" is just a socially acceptable descriptor for touting your self-importance because "busy" implies that you are "in demand" for doing lots of things (i.e. productivity). Which by extension implies that your worthiness remains wrapped up in your output rather than inherently belonging to you. Your inherent worthiness has nothing to do

Let's admit it. We all know the feeling. There's that first day after a long holiday or right after you've gotten back from vacation-- before anyone even says anything, you've already concluded that you're behind. Whether it's emails or laundry or PTA announcements, you've somehow concluded that you have to play catch up because FOMO has got you in its grip. These are real problems. But they also have REAL SOLUTIONS.

If we don't have vision, we don't have direction. If you don't have direction, you can't meaningfully prioritize. If you can't meaningfully prioritize, your time is passing you by. Time is finite. Have vision for how you want to spend it. Chances are, your most meaningful time is some manifestation of altruism.