The Rise & Grind of Hustle Culture

<p class="p1">It’s true, if you’re alive in 2022 then by default you’ve either voluntarily or involuntarily knighted yourself as a “hustler” at some point.  Not to get too 3D on everyone but we are all a part of one of the most confusing times in our human history………financially.  A time when exiting the womb essentially means taking on a job you likely don’t resonate with, helping your single parent survive by either consoling their troubles at 13 or dropping out of college in an effort to collaborate with your family on rent. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Whatever your struggle is or has been, we all have them ; and In an effort to mitigate the mundane world of the 9-5, we continue striving for a life and a world more like the one Barbara Marciniak talks about in “Bringers Of The Dawn”. A world where we can collectively co exist amongst our pleasures and passions.  A world where we can fulfill our moral obligation to meaning and love.  Though, how we “reach” for this reality will determine how graceful or chaotic our journeys will be in getting there. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">One thing is for certain on this path. We can’t  keep our feet too far off of the ground, especially when the responsibilities of adult hood are far too real for most people. Perhaps this is where balance plays an integral role in cultivating our dreams, passions and preserving our emotional well being.  Many of us would love to completely renounce our career to live the life of a nomadic blogger traveling the world. Though not every person has the luxury of completely starting fresh, though hustle culture seems to lend itself as a good starting point for some.  </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The subject of “hustle culture” is a touchy one. Why? Well, because there is realistically an aura of “hustle” we’ve all been conditioned to co-exist with on a daily basis. It seems worked into the curriculum of our western world.  Which is something we’ve traditionally yielded as a necessary evil.  Though, it’s so engrai