As we continue to navigate the turbulent aftermath of the American presidential election, I want to turn our attention to a much broader and deeper question that extends beyond politics: Are we being good ancestors?

This is not just a question for Americans, but for every person living on this planet.

This week on The New Beyond, I’m diving into this profound inquiry, inspired by a line I heard during a play recently: “What are you choosing to do with the rest of the days your ancestors earned you?”

This question hit me hard, and I’ve been reflecting on it ever since.

What am I, personally, doing with the days my ancestors fought to give me?

What choices am I making?

And on a collective level, what are WE choosing to do with the time we’ve been given?

The episode explores:

• How the choices we make today, both individually and collectively, are shaping the legacy we leave behind for future generations.

• How history, environmental crises, social inequality, and personal responsibility intersect with the idea of being a “good ancestor.”

• What Dr. Jonas Salk called “survival of the wisest,” and why wisdom, not just strength, is key to our survival and evolution.

We also dive into the personal responsibility we each carry to heal the wounds of our lineage and pass on a legacy that uplifts and empowers those who come after us.

The choices we make now—whether in how we treat the environment, each other, or ourselves—will be the foundation for the world our great-great-grandchildren inherit.

This episode is a call to action, a reminder that each of us has the power to leave behind something better, if we have the courage to make wise, conscious choices today.

I invite you to tune in to this week’s episode and reflect on the question: Are we being good ancestors?

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