Holistic prosperity is in context with everyone, everything, everywhere on earth, from local to global. Holistic prosperity means that we’re contributing to our natural environment, humanity, and so-called externalities. Holistic prosperity can occur once we transition beyond the major problems of today, including all types of pollution. Holistic prosperity also occurs when people allocate a tremendous amount of positive energy towards our desired future condition on earth. If we live closer to nature in a natural earth striving way, we will not need to allocate nearly as much arduous effort. Instead, we would replace significant arduous effort with living, learning, loving, navigation, exploring for the benefit of everyone, everything, everywhere on earth. Imagine all the positive energy negative feedback loops that are possible when we are all holistically contributing towards the well-being of everyone, everything, everywhere on earth, from local to global.
At the core of our shared future lies the profound concept of “Holistic Prosperity.” This isn’t a confined ideal or a mere economic indicator; it represents a universal framework for thriving that intimately interweaves every individual, every ecosystem, and every corner of our planet, from the most localized community to the broadest global landscape.
Holistic prosperity means actively contributing to the flourishing of our natural environment, fostering the advancement of all humanity, and mindfully integrating what are often termed ‘externalities’ – those unmeasured impacts – back into the very fabric of our existence. It demands a systemic approach where our actions consistently nurture, rather than exploit, the intricate web of life and creation.
Achieving this transformative state requires a collective evolution beyond the pervasive challenges that currently constrain our world. It necessitates a fundamental shift away from systemic issues such as all forms of pollution, unsustainable resource depletion, and societal fragmentation, towards regenerative and equitable practices. This is a paradigm shift, moving beyond old frameworks that generate scarcity and division.
Crucially, this journey towards Holistic Prosperity is fueled by the conscious and sustained channeling of our collective human energy. Imagine the immense potential unleashed when individuals and communities purposefully direct their creativity, innovation, and compassion towards crafting a desired future for Earth – one defined by vibrant health, profound interconnectedness, and boundless possibility for all.
A core tenet of this vision suggests that when we re-establish a harmonious relationship with nature, aligning our lifestyles and systems with its inherent wisdom, the ‘arduous effort’ often associated with modern life significantly diminishes. Instead of struggling against artificial constraints, we free ourselves to engage in intrinsically fulfilling activities: authentic living, continuous learning, unconditional loving, purposeful navigation, and ceaseless exploration of living. This isn’t about working harder; it’s about living more innovatively, more aligned, and more joyfully.
The profound beauty of Holistic Prosperity lies in its universal benefit. It is a state of thriving designed for everyone, for every living thing, in every place on Earth. Consider the exponential power of such a collective commitment: imagine the positive, self-reinforcing cycles – the ‘virtuous feedback loops’ – that would naturally emerge as we all contribute synergistically towards the well-being of the whole. From local initiatives inspiring global movements, to global awareness informing local action, this interconnectedness fosters an ever-expanding upward spiral of flourishing for all. Consequently, prosperity comes from all of our investments, especially our time, including our holistic endeavors.
Richard Thomas Simmons