Time to Rest, Time to Energize for 2021
By: Desiree Driesenaar
Tags: Innovation, Future, Regeneration, Science, Business

Divergence and Convergence

Dear friends, I’m tired now. I have been in a cycle of 7 years divergence. I have broadened my scope and my view big time. Because I knew the puzzle pieces would only click in place for me if I would walk the most unconventional paths of all. I made my heart lead the way. She knew where I was going better than I did rationally myself.

My next 7 years will be about convergence. I will focus my mind on what I want to create in the world. My path. My passion. The regenerative future for our grandchildren by creating as many wise lakes as possible and making broad rivers of honest conversations flow between them.

I go silent now for a bit. In the coming weeks, you might see a poem here or there appearing from my hand. But don’t expect big explanations or solutions (yet). I have to marinate first to give them the impactful voice they deserve.

For now, I want to thank all my loyal readers. I’ll be back in the next year, don’t you worry. Also, I want to thank the editors of all publications that have expressed their confidence in me and my sometimes radical views of the future.

Thank you for accepting me as a writer, for publishing some of my stories, and for rejecting some of my other stories. It has sharpened my writing voice big time.

It has told me which publications will allow me to paint the full picture of the regenerative, flourishing future I see. A special mention here for Dr Mehmet Yildiz and his foresight to create Illumination, Illumination-Curated and Technology Hits with the visionary words: Diversity, Synergy, Fusion, and Serendipity.

And applause from me to all my sister- and fellow-editors who make these publications into the success they are now. These three pubs are very open to my sometimes too-far-ahead-of seeming-reality views. And they dare to dream with me of an impactful future.

Other publications are not that far yet, they are more stuck in the past.

When I write how the new, regenerative business models are void of the toxic triggers of scarcity, many people don’t believe me. But these business models with a heart already exist. And they will grow fiercely in the next decades

are void of the toxic triggers of scarcity, many people don’t believe me. But these business models with a heart already exist. And they will grow fiercely in the next decades Just ‘money as a goal’ and ‘scarcity to create value’ are no longer the future . But of course, when I write about that, not many business people and not many consumers are understanding what I say (yet). So I have to explain it even more clearly in the next years

. But of course, when I write about that, not many business people and not many consumers are understanding what I say (yet). So I have to explain it even more clearly in the next years A qualitative, systemic, and symbiotic view of science is still rare. Although it is growing. Building on the shoulders of the past generation of great scientists. In the future, scientists will use those tools instead of just leaning on the quantitative, measurable, reductionist parts they now adore so often

is still rare. Although it is growing. Building on the shoulders of the past generation of great scientists. In the future, scientists will use those tools instead of just leaning on the quantitative, measurable, reductionist parts they now adore so often Inspiration and freedom of choice will be the new marketing instruments . They will replace the practices of manipulation and pushiness that are now flooding the scene. Pull-marketing with a clear conscience. I see it happen in real business life. And it’s making companies that understand it grow faster than most

. They will replace the practices of manipulation and pushiness that are now flooding the scene. Pull-marketing with a clear conscience. I see it happen in real business life. And it’s making companies that understand it grow faster than most Technology that supports life and enhances health will be the innovations of the future. Low-tech will be accompanied by high-tech. Rational knowledge will accompany heart-and-soul-wisdom to create this technology

will be the innovations of the future. Low-tech will be accompanied by high-tech. Rational knowledge will accompany heart-and-soul-wisdom to create this technology Risk assessment and insurance will stop to keep us stuck in the past. They will learn how to use flow in their systems

will stop to keep us stuck in the past. They will learn how to use flow in their systems We will build new, decentral money systems with tokenization and energy supply, and regenerative soil. Many groups are already experimenting with a universal basic income for all in this way

with tokenization and energy supply, and regenerative soil. Many groups are already experimenting with a universal basic income for all in this way And politics, societies, and individuals will start to realize that there’s one truth only. We live as diverse humans on this beautiful planet called Earth and we have to create our future with the laws of nature, diversity, and inclusivity

As you can understand, my focus in the next years will be on the publications that allow these views to grow and help bring flow to the debate about why, how, and what.

I will remain a loyal fan and writer for the publications Activate the Future, Age of Awareness, Climate Conscious, Change Your Mind Change Your Life, Be Unique, The Environmental Reporter, Permaculture Women, Tiny Life Moments, and Weeds and Wildflowers.

You have a special place in my heart, you have built important communities, supported me all the way and I appreciate your guidance and trust in me! jenny andersson Stephen Muskett, M.S.Ed Sean Youra Danny Schleien Dr. Christine Bradstreet Abhay Salvi Saanya Khunger Winifred J. Akpobi Samuel Avraham Heather Jo Flores Keno Ogbo and Dennett. You all rock!

Furthermore, I want to thank all the other editors and pubs, and writers who have been my mirrors. Who challenged me to write poetry. Who have supported me when I was insecure about English as my second language. Who have cheered me on and have given me constructive criticism to hone my skills. Thank you all!!! I’ll write again in your pubs when I have enough time for it.

And I will, of course, now and then, feel the lay of the land in the big, more conventional pubs. The ones like The Startup, Better Marketing, The Ascent, Creative Cafe, P.S. I Love You, and The Writing Cooperative. You have accepted me as a writer, published my work occasionally, but more often told me my vision of the future and the actual happenings in the world was out of line. Not true at all! You could not publish these ‘far-form-reality’ dreams.

That’s okay. You gave me an important mirror. You told me what part of the story was already accepted for the conventional, narrow-minded reality of today. We’ll see how we relate to each other in the coming 7 years. But thank you anyway for your past (sometimes constructive) criticism.

More and more, people will become open to The Great Transition. The next seven years will be revealing a lot. I just hope that many people will find acceptance for diversity and serendipity in their hearts. And start contributing to the regenerative future we will all be creating together.

And all the while I’ll just be writing and doing. Dreaming of vast horizons. Landing on our harsh, current-day soil and having everyday conversations. I’ll tell you about the transition paths from the broken reality towards the regenerative future. And about the brave people, companies, and politicians that are already walking these untrodden paths.

My dear loyal readers, keep having active hope. We will build a new world together. I’m sure of it.

I’ll tag some of the names I’ve had personal contact with in the past 2 years on this platform. Trista Selma Elisabeth Amy Michele Rebecca Rebecca Zelam Dew Tree Agnes Agnes Jenine Adelia Kaia Yael Maria CR Annelise Nicole Caroline Melissa Charlotte Gurpreet Lanu Aurora Annick Neha Noma Sherry Paul Bill Kathryn Joe George Jessica B. A. Tony Rasheed Henery Chowa FILZA Cigdem Amber Julia Primavera 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 Simona Tamela Jayne Infiniti Russ Salam Ravyne Martine Fred Sinem umair Liam The Maverick Thewriteyard Stuart Maria Sumera Ntathu Arthur Britni Dipti Eliot Dr John Holly Salam Daniella Ryan Do The Green Helen Jo Ann Kevin Nicole Kim Priya J.J. Roz Jyssica Radha Upen Suzanne Tre René Terry Jill Eli Shin Karen ◦•●✿ Christina

If we did talk and you’re not on this list, don’t worry. I haven’t forgotten you! Just reach out more often and as soon as I see your name, I’ll remember you. And we can take it from there and have some meaningful conversations again. I appreciate you all! Thank you for being on this journey with me!

Have a great time relaxing, recuperating, energizing, and spending time with your family and other loved ones for now. We’ll speak to each other in the new year. A new beginning awaits us…

Warm regards, Desiree.