How Life Planners Transform Analysis into Awareness When faced with life’s most important decisions, people don’t struggle because they lack information — they struggle because they are torn between head and heart. In Mhairi’s Dilemma (Mullin et al., 2008), a ten-year-old girl faced an impossible choice: whether to attend the funeral of her beloved priest. … Continue reading 🌿 From Decision Trees to Living Choices
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🌊 The River, the Rock, and the Rising Age: The Change Begins From Within
“The river does not argue with the rock. It flows around it—and wears it away.” As I sat in yet another Mansion House discussion this week—an Aquarian task force dissecting the hardened contours of a Piscean financial system—I felt a deeper truth stir beneath the surface noise of economic reform and regulatory rhetoric. It’s not … Continue reading 🌊 The River, the Rock, and the Rising Age: The Change Begins From Within
Time to Change the Playbook: From Half-Minded Exploitation to Full-Minded Healing
By Steve ConleyFounder, Academy of Life Planning We are suffering. Not by accident, but by design. For too long, society has operated under a playbook of separation—a legacy of half-mindedness, linear thinking, and systems that prioritise profit and power over people and planet. The results are visible everywhere: polarised communities, broken trust, mounting inequality, and … Continue reading Time to Change the Playbook: From Half-Minded Exploitation to Full-Minded Healing
The System Says Obey. We Say: Awaken.
They want control. We want consciousness. That’s the line in the sand. In a world ruled by statism, you're told who to be, what to want, and how to live. Your value is measured in productivity. Your choices are framed by institutions. Your future? Decided by someone else. That’s not freedom. That’s programming. Statism is … Continue reading The System Says Obey. We Say: Awaken.
Time to Retire the Narrow View: Why Human Capital Theory Must Evolve
By Steve Conley, Founder – Academy of Life Planning For decades, policymakers and economists have placed immense faith in a reductive idea: that people are paid what they’re worth, and their “worth” can be measured by their skills, education, and productivity. This is the premise of mainstream human capital theory—a theory that has not only … Continue reading Time to Retire the Narrow View: Why Human Capital Theory Must Evolve
Spiritual Well-Being: Beyond the Narrow Religious Lens
Traditionally, spiritual well-being has often been studied through a narrow, non-secular lens, closely tied to organised religion and its associated rituals, beliefs, and communities. In this view, religiosity becomes a proxy for spirituality, often limiting research and practice to denominational practices, attendance, and doctrinal adherence. Yet, this limited frame underestimates the true breadth and transformative … Continue reading Spiritual Well-Being: Beyond the Narrow Religious Lens
The Journey of Human Psychological Development: From Ego to Soul
Life is a journey of growth, discovery, and transformation. At its heart, it’s a psychological and spiritual evolution that we all navigate in our own way and time. Along this path, we encounter phases where we’re shaped by our needs, our communities, and our growing awareness of who we truly are. But breaking free from … Continue reading The Journey of Human Psychological Development: From Ego to Soul
Breaking Free from the Illusion: A Journey to Authentic Living
Many people today find themselves caught in the system—a vast framework of cultural norms, societal expectations, and inherited beliefs that shape how we see the world. For some, this system offers comfort and stability. For others, it feels like a trap, keeping them from living authentically or fulfilling their true potential. It’s important to understand … Continue reading Breaking Free from the Illusion: A Journey to Authentic Living
Awakening from the Illusion: A Journey Through Human Development Levels
Life often feels like a journey through different stages of understanding who we are and what drives us. At the heart of this journey lies a shift from living in fear to embracing love, from surviving to thriving, and from ego-driven needs to fulfilling soul desires. Many of us begin our lives deeply entrenched in … Continue reading Awakening from the Illusion: A Journey Through Human Development Levels
Holistic Wealth Planning: Navigating Life Before Money
Holistic wealth planning isn’t just about managing your finances—it’s about shaping your life, understanding your journey, and aligning your resources with your purpose. At the heart of this approach lies a powerful truth: before you plan your money, you must plan your life. When we closely examine a life plan, we uncover a profound psychological … Continue reading Holistic Wealth Planning: Navigating Life Before Money
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