Life is absurd. We are born, go through our youth very quickly and suddenly we have to work for a few decades to enjoy the rest of our time. Sleep, eat, work, repeat. A recurring mantra that not only does not benefit us, but also disconnects us from what we truly need. With Reimagine Sustainability, I want to change the monotony.

Everyone is different and has their rhythm of life. However, from a young age we are forced to fit in and say yes and amen to what is considered to be the norm: going to school, deciding between a training/apprenticeship or a higher education, finding a job, paying the bills and consuming as much as we financially can… because otherwise, the economy will punish us with inflation and rising prices. 

Wait a second. Right now, the economic crisis is continuously revealing its flaws, even though we have constantly played by the rules.

Feeling overwhelmed and helpless is a natural response

Nowadays, helplessness and the feeling of being overwhelmed are pervasive. We are bombarded with news about how the health of our planet is declining, and us along with it. Capitalism can be a functioning system until it destroys what it’s based upon: people and the planet. 

The purpose of this article is not to add to your feelings of helplessness and to overwhelm you. Above all, I want to show you a different perspective on why it is beneficial to Reimagine Sustainability. By launching Reimagine Sustainability I intend to participate in creating a world that is better for all of us. A world where every one of us can find our place, passion and purpose in life now, and not after retirement.

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This article shall not point out the deep trouble we’re in and it’s also not about telling you what a bad human you are (because I don’t think you are a bad human… the majority of us have good intentions). With this article, I want to bring you a different perspective on why it might be beneficial to Reimagine Sustainability. To create a space where everyone can find their own place, their own passion or their own purpose in life with the underlying wish: to make our world a better place. 

Reimagine Sustainability is your guide. A friend who supports your sustainable efforts and lifts you a level up

Reimagine Sustainability aims to pick everyone up to join the global movement. Those who are deeply concerned about the state of the world and the challenges we are facing. My Reimagine Sustainability space is also for everyone who is still unaware, and here they will find a safe space to become educated about the issues of our world. No finger-pointing; without being charged. 

The Earth’s situation is serious but I don’t see any value in panicking. Don’t get me wrong, I went through many phases of fear, anger, depression and helplessness about the state of our world. I understand your deep concern and I also know that together we can create the impact we want to see in the world. 

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It doesn’t matter which part of your sustainability journey you are on, I can join you at any point and support you with the information and inspiration you need. A sustainable lifestyle/world is a colossal task if we don’t create the right infrastructure to make it mainstream. But now more than ever sustainability has never been easier to achieve, and I will tell you why.

How can Reimagine Sustainability help you?

Every single one of us is unique. In other words, different experiences, motivations, beliefs, values and passions influence our decisions. You might not have realised it yet, but you’re the most important and valuable resource to create the change you want to see in the world. 

Our diversity on Earth doesn’t stop with plants and animals but it continues with us: our cultures, our inventiveness, our compassion, and our drive to help and create a positive impact. Diversity is the greatest asset we have.

In Reimagine Sustainability, I won’t provide you with ready-cut instructions. My content serves as fertile soil for you to decide what you want to plant. To clarify, I don’t know your reality, struggles, motivators, and what change you want to achieve in the world (yet!). 

Nonetheless, I want to support you to achieve your goals and implement the variety of Sustainability concepts and practices which fit your reality. Because you know best what needs to be done. If you have no clue yet or only have a vague idea, don’t worry because we will find the way together.

Everyone sits in some sort of boat and determines their own pathway

The events in the world do not leave us indifferent, but they can make us feel powerless and insignificant. Above all, it can feel extremely overwhelming to understand where we can create the impact we need to see. Reimagine Sustainability aims to remove your doubts and worries to replace them with the supportive knowledge and mindset to create change. 

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Yes, we are the problem. However, we don’t have to continue this trend. Where shall we start? That is one of the major obstacles to achieving overall Sustainability. The complexity of our world doesn’t make it easier so we don’t do anything because we don’t know where to start or what to do. This is where I use the magic I learned about sustainability: I’m your jump-start to commence your sustainability journey.

Reimagine Sustainability is all about discovering many underutilised opportunities. Many other content creators provide you with valuable information on how to make your lifestyle more sustainable. Likewise, I see a lot of value in developing sustainable habits, but I see the real change we need in system change. 

No worries, I’m not planning to start a modern revolution, but I believe that we need to create everyday infrastructures to support sustainable convenience

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Treating the root of the cause will bring essential results

Treating the symptoms won’t get us far. Addressing and solving the symptoms at their root will bring real change for the benefit of all. Therefore, understanding sustainability in all its facets and beauty is fundamental to create system change. 

What could it look like? There are no limits to our ingenuity and inventiveness. Here lies the beauty for us to apply sustainability: Continuously improving and adapting our realities to achieve the best functioning systems with the best outcomes for the benefit of everyone.

Building Reimagine Sustainability and creating content for you brings me a lot of joy. I can see a big shift in the sustainability space, and there are a lot of opportunities for humanity and our planet to solve our many crises and simultaneously create better lives for us and those in the future. Plenty of people have already embarked on the journey to create real magic in the world.

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Reimagine Sustainability’s approach to making sustainability more tangible

Reimagine Sustainability. Two powerful words which reflect endless possibilities for healthy growth and development. Sustainability became my passion and I devoted my life to introducing different perspectives to the world. Moreover, I believe that we lack a clear and empowering definition of sustainability. Predominantly, sustainability is defined as using fewer resources and thus saving the future of our future generations. It’s a dull representation of a concept that essentially holds the essence of a good life. 

Enabling the next generations to cover their needs won’t happen by simply glossing over our failing systems. Humanity only has a future if we achieve all-encompassing system change. When we take responsibility for our actions. When we take care of nature so that she can return the favour. Reciprocity is the magic word.

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Reimagining how our world will bring valuable results for action

Let’s have a look at the word ‘reimagine’. To reimagine is an approach that leads to a refreshed and new viewpoint. To form or recreate a new concept of the world within and around us. Additionally, it helps us see an issue in a new light. With a positive outcome in mind, it becomes easier for us to find new and creative ways of doing something. Reimagining enables you to reflect and continuously imagine a better and more fulfilling reality that perfectly meets your needs. 

To reimagine is a beautiful exercise. We all do it, right? Imagine spending more time with our loved ones, imagining our next vacation, imagining our next adventures or imagining what we will have for dinner. In general, we tend to imagine a better life for ourselves. 

Daydreaming is one of my favourite things to do. I’ve always been a daydreamer. It relaxes and enables me to think of all the opportunities to change my life for the better. What are the daydreams you like to return to? How can you put them into reality?

Reimagining is an underestimated competence. Without reimagining what could be, we cannot generate ideas to change deadlocked structures that do not benefit our well-being. I believe that using our imagination can be more powerful than simply putting knowledge into action
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You have the choice to make the impact you desire

On a large scale, our efforts might not matter as much. Nonetheless, imagine if our efforts could create change, and you missed the chance to create the change you want to see in our world. Inaction is worse than action which isn’t fruitful on the first try. 

Imagine that you tried to apply a solution a hundred times and it suddenly worked! Every action and decision matters because you matter. You are an important part of the Earth’s systems. Your actions matter and you’re not alone. It is a noble venture to make an impact. To realise that we are the cause of the problems and to change it.

None of us would have chosen the world to be this way. Full of challenges, greed and crises. The majority of people don’t want to cause harm. Unfortunately, our systems were built on exploitation and the destruction of everything that contributes to our and the planet’s well-being. 

Our future opportunities depend on individual as well as collective actions. By changing our inner attitudes we can change the outer reality of our lives. Realising that the economy depends on us and not the other way around, is a strong indicator that we can change our lives for the better if we step up and stop exploitative practices. Life shouldn’t be about meeting your needs by contributing to the leisure and unsustainable life of someone else.

Our well-being shouldn’t depend on the decision-making of those who only care about themselves and filling their own pockets.

I encourage you to reflect on what you truly need to support your well-being. 

Making a difference matters now more than ever. You have a choice. If you need specific information on how to start, you’re more than welcome to contact me.

Sustainability is all we need now and tomorrow, forever.