Systemic change unfolds over years and decades through the slow rewiring of institutions, cultural norms, and power structures. This long timeline makes it hard to see and harder to explain.
Most people focus on what they can control directly – their families, work, and communities. When you talk about changing underlying systems instead of individual behaviors, it can sound abstract or disconnected from daily life. For example, it’s simpler to focus on personal health than to address how city design shapes public wellness.
But when you meet people who think systemically, something clicks. These relationships become spaces where you can speak freely about root causes without translation. You can move beyond treating symptoms to examining the deeper patterns that create problems in the first place.
Systemic change requires a community of practice – people committed to slow, often invisible transformation work. When you find people who understand this perspective, lean in. These connections aren’t just personally sustaining; they’re strategically essential.
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