Daydreams: The Age I Want to Live
Sailors,
The time we are living in right now feels so chaotic, with so much division everywhere. It’s hard to navigate because everyone is yelling at you to pick where to be or telling you where you belong while you try to find your way. Everything is so loud. People are angry, and spirits are breaking. It’s like the whole world is in pain and the hurt just keeps hurting.
I want to live in an age where innovation and tradition coexist harmoniously, creating a future focused on purpose and progress. A collaboration of humanity that builds unity by valuing the diversity of ideas and perspectives. An era that discovers strength in coming together where differences once divided us.
I want to live in an age led by fairness and compassion. Where everyone has access to accessible education, healthcare, and opportunities that inspire their potential. Where empathy is the heart of leadership and every voice, especially those often unheard, is cherished and included. Where communities thrive as we care for the earth, safeguarding it for the generations to come.
I want to live in an age that honors the power of personal responsibility and the freedom to dream boldly, cultivating entrepreneurship and innovation that fuel not just economies but individual empowerment. A time when we all respect the wisdom of our traditions, holding fast to the values and histories that guide us. We embrace self-reliance and courage, and we recognize and respect how each person's contributions weave into the fabric of our shared future.
I want to live in an age where together we create a world where cooperation replaces conflict, where differences are not barriers but bridges. Where governments and individuals join hands to balance liberty with justice, and growth with preservation.
It is in this shared commitment to understanding and unity that humanity finds its highest potential. A reality where hope and harmony shine bright. That's the transformation I strive to inspire. Maybe if I close my eyes and channel every ounce of intention, I can open them to the age I want to live.
Signed.
-Just a messy mom in her kitchen
Lighting the way with purpose, resilience, and hope
Founder & Creator of Crum Canoe Candle Co.
Nikki Crum