Interconnected

I’m struggling with Creating. Clearly, as I haven’t posted anything other than a note in over a year. Some of that is logistical. I just had my second child 2 months ago (girl dad x2!) , our family of three moved 6 months ago (for the second time in a year) , and the past year of my day job has challenged me greatly. In the background of all of this, I’ve continued to navigate frustrating chronic...

In a world where injustice is becoming more and more clear, activism is on the rise. “Activism” simply means advocating for the change you want to see in the world. If Shame is part of our activism game we aren’t truly embodying the change we want to see in the world. The way we Show Up as an activist matters. Don’t get me wrong, there’s not much more difficult than feeling like the world is broke...

As a chronic “I want to change the world”-er (technical term) , I have expended vast amounts of my mental, emotional, and spiritual energy trying to figure out what I can Do to make a meaningful impact. What has become clear to me though is that we change the world through who we are Being . Don’t get me wrong, action matters, but even more foundational, and critical, than that is: Who we are & ho...

Our existence is a miracle. The way our human body functions and keeps us alive. The fact that we keep real, live animals as pets. That all life births new life. Gravity keeps us connected to the ground (but doesn’t crush us.) Plants and trees help to (re)generate the air that we breathe. Sunlight feeds all plant matter, which in turn feeds everything that feeds us. Life is a miracle. Nature is a...

“The shame I felt was because I was human.” I recently finished reading Jane Goodall’s book Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey. What a gift she is - a true Big Thinker & Deep Feeler. I’ll be doing a more holistic reflection on the book, but I wanted to set aside some space to specifically address one aspect of it - her observations of our relationships, as humans, with animals and her insight in...

Billionaires are part of the problem. Moreover, a socioeconomic system that allows billionaires is the problem. I’m so sick of this capitalistic rhetoric that, “They worked for it, they deserve to enjoy the spoils!” Fuck. This. Shit. Do you have any fucking idea the disgusting excess of that kind of money? * 10 billionaires own more than 200 million African women (nearly ⅓) combined * 81 billionai...

We’ve finally created legit generative AI . ChatGPT has taken the world by storm - and for good reason - it’s wild. (Give it a try if you haven’t, it’s fascinating. Or… don’t if this kind of stuff freaks you out, because it will do just that.) This is truly the beginning of a new frontier in our technological age. Yet just the other day, we had another mass shooting here in America - a clear sign...

Sometimes I feel like a crazy person for giving a shit. About people… about the Earth… about everything really. I spend so much time and energy thinking and feeling . Recently, I’ve found myself wondering… What do normal people think about?? LOL. Oh the space I would have to fill in my mind and my soul… But then I remind mySelf… It’s not weird to care. It’s weird to not care. Humans are inherently...

In this recording I share: * nut shell version of my journey of "finding myself / finding my purpose" (2:55) * a wild, emotional story about connecting with my unborn child (!?) (09:19) * realizing the unmatched powerful opportunity of being a parent (16:04) * the secret to being the best parent for your child (19:37) * how parents can deepen their sense of purpose & drive to make a difference (25...

Big Thinker Deep Feeler explores how we can (Re)Connect with our True Nature to: * find ourSelves * accept, love, & collaborate with others * commune with & protect nature * and save the planet Big Thinker Deep Feeler is a community of purpose-driven individuals who give a shit. They deeply desire to share their unique voice & gifts in order to make the world a better place for themselves, nature,...

The solution, the medicine, the answer… is available - forever & always . This is my message of hope & optimism. We have what it takes to move toward a more just, equitable world. We just need to be intentional about it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

I almost made a mistake in celebrating an old client/friend recently. Upon sharing some really exciting personal news with me I almost responded, “Look at everything you’ve accomplished!” *cringe* I was that close to watering down a beautiful moment for her. Fortunately, I realized my societally-programmed misstep before I responded. Instead I said, “Look at who you’ve become.” That is the real ce...

Hey there friend :) I felt a little nervous about sharing this, because the content is a bit more "intense." Politics. Abortion. Vaccines. All of these things are mentioned. (Is the click-bait working? :P ) But seriously, while it feels uncomfortable to be talking about this stuff openly... That's exactly the point of this episode. It's what we need. It's who I want to be. Welcome to a safe space...

So many of us search for purpose. We go on a quest for meaning. We go inward on this search for the holy grail. What if we're looking in the wrong place? What if the answer was a bit counterintuitive... but also simpler? In this conversation, I explore why listening to scientists talk about their work has me feeling like maybe we're asking the wrong questions. 04:46 what got me thinking about this...

You know how sometimes in hindsight you can just sit back and say, "Everything worked out even better than I imagined it could..." That's the place I'm finding myself in. I kept leaning into trust when things were difficult or I had bad days. Despite what I was going through in the moment... I just knew deep down that everything would end up exactly as it was supposed to. And it sure seems like it...

I wanted to film this for myself... but it ended up having a TON of value for anyone who wants to create something or put things out in the world. I would love to hear what was the most resonant or valuable to you! I ended up talking about: - The importance of being proud of yourself & celebrating wins (no matter how big or small) - The power of committing to a process goal RATHER THAN setting qua...

I loved today's recording. I touched on a handful of things that have been meaningful and impactful for me, including: obsessing over progress / achieving something getting stressed or anxious about something out of your control struggling to be present (and therefore unable to experience joy) dealing with disappointment / rejection focusing on what you can control - surrendering to the process sh...

At the turn of the year, there is a lot of focus on looking ahead and planning. This is great! BUT… We would be remiss to not also take this opportunity to reflect on the events, experiences, and lessons of the past year. This review can greatly inform your future plans. Join me as I go through my ups & downs, wins & challenges, and successes & failures of 2021. DOWNLOAD your own copy of the quest...

Can you satisfy both? Is that what you should aim to do? It makes sense that big thinkers & deep feelers would need a bit of both. :) Seeing these two things as separate, distinct "buckets" (although there can & will definitely be overlap) has been incredibly helpful for me as I prepare for a transition into a full-time job. LISTEN to hear more about how I'm seeing these things and integrating the...

It's challenging to work towards something without seeing any immediate outcome. Job searching is often like that. Lots of effort and hope... Met with a whole lot of nothing. My initial excitement and optimism took a hit this week. I haven't been hearing back from anything that I've applied for. Is there anything worse than crickets? Getting rejected isn't fun, but at least it's something. Listen...

We all know what it feels like to not get that job/house/girl/guy that just felt SO RIGHT.   We’ve likely all had that experience of not getting that thing…    Being frustrated / upset / sad / demoralized…    Only to have something even MORE beautiful come into our lives not-so-long after.   I caught myself in the former state last week…    And have intentionally chosen to shift to the latter.   S...

Things are moving quickly. Which is both exciting & scary! Takeaways: People see/feel/understand what I have to offer I like being an Achiever! I will be a great asset to the right company   -- WATCH on YouTube FOLLOW me on IG: @benjamin.m.fritz This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

I'm feeling more optimistic about looking for full-time jobs than I was a couple of weeks ago. I actually feel marketable. I have great connections & referral sources. I'm excited to learn/do some new things. Listen for details on these & more! - WATCH on YouTube FOLLOW me on IG: @benjamin.m.fritz This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...

I applied for 4 jobs this week - and I've been excited about it. Whaaatt?! Who am I and what have you done with Benjamin?? I'm feeling really good about my decision to look for a full-time job while taking a step back and running my business on the side. Listen for all my reasons why! - WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TL41plUpUJU IG: http://instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz   This is a public epis...

If you're working on building a business, it's incredibly difficult to know if or when you should get a job.   Do I get a full time job? Do I cobble together multiple hustles? What if it drains me and I don't have energy to work on my biz? What kind of jobs do I even apply for?   For me... there isn't a simple solution to the "should I get a job" question. Or rather, I should say that I FEEL that...