The Collective Mind (mini challenge)

The individual mind feeds the collective mind.

We’re often so focused on pollution in the outside world—like climate change—but the real change starts with the pollution within. Building awareness around the state of our minds leads to more lasting, meaningful change for the collective. It’s our internal world that shapes the external. When we begin to truly understand this, we’ll realize we can influence the world outside us by turning inward and becoming more mindful of what we consume.

Is it challenging? Absolutely. With the constant flood of media, I’d be lying if I said I never get sucked in. But luckily, my ADD nature tends to pull me back out of the media vortex pretty quickly.

Here’s a small challenge to help build awareness around this:

Spend the next week just paying attention to what you consume and noticing how it makes you feel. Then, the following week, take a break from your usual consumption—no news, social media, Netflix, or whatever you typically turn to—and observe how you feel.

Share your experience with those close to you. Notice if even subtle changes show up in your mood or the way you go through your day-to-day life.

Did you feel any difference in your mindset?