I love the pragmatism of this point of view.
Growing up as the son of a former Seventh-Day Adventist pastor (most of my family is still SDA), I've been well-versed in this idea of "the end"—to the extent that, yes, it has caused me some anxiety, paralysis, and the like. The denomination has held this as a core pillar of its teachings, with many books on the topic, advocating for living in nature, growing your own food, eating vegetarian, abstaining from alcohol, and more for over 100 years. So I grew up with these principles.
In my journey, I also learned about the Hindu version of this—the yogic idea of Kali Yuga, which represents "the final cosmic age, marked by spiritual decline, civic erosion, and materialism."
It’s a time of challenge, urging us to cultivate resilience, pursue dharma, and sustain inner wisdom amidst chaos.
My personal point of view on all of this is that all endings are beginnings. On one hand, I acknowledge the shifting global order (Ray Dalio’s video on this is a great watch: link).
On the other hand, I see this cosmic shift—The Age of Aquarius—as a net positive. I believe we are awakening to universal truths, recognizing this as a call for unity and collective consciousness. Through innovation and inner strength, I feel we can create portals into a new future.
To do so, I believe we need to revamp ourselves, to become clear on our values, self-worth, and purpose, and to embrace alternative models for living.
These include community, collective ownership, conscious entrepreneurship, and the emergence of resilient creative leaders to guide the way forward.
Personally, I don’t (and can’t) watch much on YouTube—aside from some key creators focused on transformation, entrepreneurship, and classic spiritual and psychological insights.
In summary: Yes, we are entering an era of transformation, chaos, and uncertainty. But I’m clear that our role is to reflect on and acknowledge these challenges without letting them drive us into panic or fear. The world is vast. Community is always the answer. I grew up in a community—my grandparents had nine children and 22 grandchildren, and they remain a support system for everyone in our tribe. So, within this, I know I will always be safe. Now the question is, what future do I want to build?
