In an increasingly rushed and volatile world, artisans and experts with skills accumulated over decades embody a different philosophy of life. They radiate distinctive joy and comfort, not from material wealth, but from the depth of perfection in their profession. This profound connection with their work has created a solid foundation from which they build lasting relationships, happy families, and balanced health.
In contrast, today's young generation struggles in a sea of information and constantly changing trends on social media. The endless flow of trends and exaggerated successes creates pressure to constantly "keep up" and avoid "missing out." This information overload prevents many young people from finding inner peace to listen to their inner voice and identify the values that truly matter to them.
The concerning issue is that without the necessary inner peace, they tend to make career decisions based on temporary trends rather than their inherent natural strengths. They may abandon unique skills and resources in their cultural environment to pursue unfamiliar professions simply because they are glorified on social media. This is an unfortunate waste of potential.
Traditional crafts, sustainable farming methods, or skills in preparing local specialties – areas that could bring joy and sustainability as experienced by veteran artisans – are overlooked in pursuit of "trendy" but unsustainable jobs.
The world needs both innovation and inheritance. The challenge for today's young generation is learning to filter out the noise, find inner peace to recognize the lasting value in traditional professions, while finding ways to innovate them with modern knowledge and technology. Only then can they find the balance and joy that artisans have found on their journey.