When the Tail Wags the Dog: Inflation, Growth Addiction, and the Call for Conscious Capitalism
We live in a world where speed is glorified, accumulation is celebrated, and “more” has become the unspoken goal. But at what cost?
Inflation—often viewed as a cold economic force—can also be seen as a symptom of deeper imbalance. Like the idiom “the tail wagging the dog,” our wants are now driving our needs, and short-term gains are shaping long-term realities.
And is it just me, or is the tail getting bigger… and stronger?
(It’s not just me.)
This tail—this force of mindless momentum, unconscious consumption, and overextended living—is no longer a subtle twitch. It’s a whip. And we’re getting dragged by it.
So how do we resist the pull?
We counterbalance it—with intention.
With purpose.
With presence.
The stronger the tail, the deeper our root must go.
Yet… humans are not wired to move at this pace.
We felt it in 2020. When the world paused, many of us glimpsed a different way of living. The pandemic year was a collective reckoning—a magical, if painful, invitation to slow down, reflect, and realign. We remembered what truly mattered: health, relationships, meaning, rest, nature, and connection.
But somehow, we’re back. Back to busy—busier than ever. Caught in a new kind of hustle, chasing growth without always asking why. And in doing so, we risk losing the wisdom we gained.
The Role of Conscious Business
Enter the shift: conscious business and conscious capitalism.
This is more than a trend—it’s a reclamation of values. It asks:
- What are we building, and why?
- Who does our work benefit?
- How do we serve people, planet, and ourselves?
This last pillar—ourselves—is where the true transformation begins.
Sustainable business aims to reduce harm.
Conscious business goes further: it’s regenerative. It nourishes the systems we’re a part of, including the human soul doing the work. If we burn ourselves out while building something “good,” we’re still fueling a broken paradigm.
Conscious capitalism invites us to create from wholeness, not depletion.
To honor our own well-being while uplifting others.
To embody what it means to thrive in business without losing ourselves in the process.
You’re Invited: Aligned Voices — From Inner Knowing to Outer Impact
A two-part experience to activate your voice from the inside out.
At this gathering, we’re inviting conscious leaders, creatives, and business builders to reflect and share:
Why is conscious business or conscious capitalism important to you?
What steps are you taking—large or small—to embody this shift?
How are you honoring yourself in the process, so that your influence is rooted in integrity and vitality?
This isn’t about being polished.
It’s about being present—and letting your aligned voice speak.
Whether you’re ready to speak or simply listen and receive, your presence will help co-create this space for honesty, hope, and a more human approach to business.
Let’s remember the clarity we gained when the world stood still—and choose to carry that insight forward, even as the noise returns.
Let’s not let the tail wag the dog any longer.
Let’s lead from a new center.
Let’s continue becoming the conscious leaders our world is quietly begging for.
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