<p>You know what fuels patriarchy and capitalism? The “what’s in it for me” mindset. You know what nourishes our souls and creates a sense of community, connection, and care (especially during difficult times)? Shifting into the mindset of being a contribution.</p><p>Whether we call it being of service, sharing our gifts, or leaving things better than we found them – adopting a mentality of giving what we have to offer on a daily basis boosts our sense of happiness and well being. Changing the world (with a lowercase w) happens through simple acts of kindness and care between two people.</p><p>So, if you need a little dose of hope and encouragement that you can make a difference today, this episode is for you.</p><p>Read the transcript at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://settlingisbullshit.com/">https://settlingisbullshit.com/</a></p><p><strong>Resources, References, and Links</strong></p><p><em>Note: book recommendations include affiliate links. If you buy a copy, I’ll get a tiny commission, and that would be super cool.</em></p><p>Episode #35: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://settlingisbullshit.com/2025/02/27/cultivating-joy-amidst-the-shit-show/">Cultivating Joy Amidst the Shit Show</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/a/109472/9780142001103"><em>The Art of Possibility</em></a> by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/a/109472/9780399185045"><em>The Book of Joy</em></a><em>: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World</em> by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.</p><p>Episode #29: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://settlingisbullshit.com/2025/01/09/intuition-the-reclamation-of-feminine-wisdom-with-andrea-leda/">Intuition &amp; The Reclamation of Feminine Wisdom with Andrea Leda</a>.</p>