My parents were both born in 1918. This week they would have both turned 108.
It’s almost impossible for me to grasp how different their world was. The USA was in the final year of World War I. A deadly global pandemic was sweeping through cities and small towns alike. Women did not have the right to vote. Antibiotics didn’t exist. Many homes still had no electricity or indoor plumbing. Life expectancy was under 50.
And yet — that generation went on to live through the Great Depression, another world war, and the fastest technological change humanity had ever seen.
They adapted. They learned. They rebuilt their lives more than once.
They became resilient not because life was stable - but because it wasn’t.
I’ve been thinking about them lately because it’s becoming clear that we, too, are living at the edge of a major turning of the age. The systems we once believed were permanent-social, technological, environmental, and economic-are shifting faster than our nervous systems know how to process.
The future will not look like the recent past.
We are living in a threshold time. In many ways, we are a bridge generation-learning how to honor what has been while consciously creating what comes next.
So the question is no longer: How do we keep life the same?
The real question is: What inner resources help us stay centered, connected, and purposeful in times of profound change?
Again and again, through my work with ritual and spiritual practice, I see that we are being called to strengthen:
Grounded presence.
Adaptability and resilience.
Deep, authentic community.
Emotional awareness and endurance.
Spiritual connection.
The ability to create meaning—even in uncertainty.
These are not abstract spiritual ideals. They are essential life skills for times of transition.
Our ancestors practiced them because their survival depended on it. We are being invited to practice them because our evolution depends on it.
The deeper opportunity of living in a time like this is to become more conscious, more connected, and more intentional about how we live, how we gather, and how we move forward together.
This is exactly why I'm writing my next book…
My grandfather’s bicycle and motorcycle shop in Philadelphia, circa 1910; built in a time when mobility meant freedom, ingenuity, and the courage to move forward.
I'm writing a book and I need your help!
For over 25 years, I’ve been teaching people how to use ritual to move through life’s most meaningful—and most challenging—moments. Now I’m gathering that wisdom into a new book, and I want it to speak directly to what you truly need.
So I’d love to ask you:
What feels hard right now?
Where are you craving more clarity, support, or practical spiritual tools?
Some of the areas I’m exploring include:
Daily practices for grounding in uncertain times
Navigating major life transitions
Grief, loss, and healing
Fertility and new beginnings
Aging with grace and personal power
Clearing stuck or heavy energy
Building resilience
Creating deeper connection and community
If you feel called, simply leave a comment and share what’s on your heart—especially what feels too big to handle alone.
Your voice will help shape this book, and I’ll be sure you’re the first to know when it’s ready.
Thank you for being part of this journey!
With love,
Barbara Biziou