We take care of our bodies with good nutrition and exercise. We wear decent clothes to look good. We meditate and practice self-awareness for mental health.
But it is not enough. We are social beings who need real connection—soil rich enough for our minds and bodies to grow strong. True wellbeing is not just self-care, but shared care: connecting deeply with ourselves and with the people closest to us.
As standards of living rise, many of us become like trees torn from their soil—uprooted from our true selves and disconnected from others. Material accumulation masquerades as progress, but it often leaves us disillusioned.
In chasing more, we risk losing the very meaning of life.
So here is the real test: how proactively are we fostering genuine connection in our families and organisations? Perhaps the true measure of progress should not only be wealth or status, but also the depth of our connections.
