The dominant work culture—rooted in capitalism —treats time as an infinite resource, demanding constant output, relentless growth, and productivity without pause. We are conditioned to believe that rest is lazy, that slowing down is failure, and that we must always be producing something of value to be worthy.
But this is a lie.
Everything in nature moves in cycles—seasons shift, the moon waxes and wanes, and our bodies have natural rhythms. Yet capitalism disregards these rhythms, pushing us toward exhaustion, burnout, and disconnection.
Choosing to honor cycles instead of forcing linear productivity is an act of resistance. It is a rejection of a system that dehumanizes us and an embrace of a more sustainable, intuitive, and liberated way of living and working.
Capitalism’s War on Natural Rhythms
Capitalism thrives on the myth that rest is unproductive and that growth should be endless. But what happens in nature when something grows without stopping? It becomes unsustainable. It consumes everything around it until collapse is inevitable.
We see this same pattern in corporate culture:
Exploitation of labor – People are expected to work beyond their natural capacities, often at the cost of their health.
Profit over people – Productivity is valued more than well-being. Taking a break or setting boundaries is seen as slacking rather than a necessary part of sustainable work.
Disconnection from self & nature – We are discouraged from listening to our own bodies, energy levels, or creative cycles. Instead, we’re told to push harder, wake up earlier, and “hustle” until we’re depleted.
This is not just unsustainable—it’s a form of control. When we are exhausted, we are easier to manipulate. When we are disconnected from our natural rhythms, we are more likely to conform to systems that exploit us.
Choosing Cyclical Awareness Is an Act of Resistance
When we reject linear productivity and embrace cyclical living, we are directly resisting capitalist ideals.
We are saying:
I am not a machine. My worth is not based on my output.
Rest is not just necessary—it is revolutionary.
I will not force myself to be productive when my body and mind need restoration.
I will create, work, and grow on my own terms, in alignment with nature—not in service to profit.
For me, structuring Thriving Human, LLC around seasonal cycles is a direct rejection of capitalist work models. Instead of grinding year-round, I allow my business to follow natural rhythms:
Spring (March-May) – Growth, new ideas, expansion
Summer (June-August) – High energy, launches, engagement
Fall (September-November) – Harvesting results, reflection
Winter (December-February) – Rest, deep work, integration
This is how nature operates. It’s how humans have lived for thousands of years—until capitalism disconnected us from this truth.
Tuning into these cycle shifts—whether through menstruation, moon phases, or the changing seasons—is a powerful and intuitive way of living. It connects us to earth’s natural flow and reminds us that we are not separate from nature, but deeply intertwined with it. This kind of awareness is something I prefer over capitalist structures, which demand disconnection, extraction, and relentless output. Living in sync with cycles is a liberated, intuitive, and human-centered way of existing, one that prioritizes well-being over profit.
Change Is Messy, Imperfect, and Worth It
Shifting away from linear, capitalist thinking toward a cyclical way of living is not easy. Change is always messy. It is imperfect, uncomfortable, and filled with resistance. But it is necessary.
Everything around us is change. Life itself is impermanence. The seasons shift, the tides rise and fall, the moon waxes and wanes, and we are never the same from one moment to the next. Resisting change is resisting life itself.
And that’s also why capitalist productivity is not the way. It demands that we stay in a perpetual state of sameness—working at the same pace, producing at the same rate, moving through life without pause. But that is not how life works. That is not how we work.
When we decide to honor our cycles—to rest when we need to, to work in alignment with our energy instead of forcing ourselves into an unnatural rhythm—we are choosing a way of life that actually supports us.
Change will always come with resistance. But resistance is how we build resilience. The weight of unlearning, of doing something differently, of stepping into a world outside of the one we were conditioned to accept—it’s heavy. But just like a muscle, we grow stronger each time we push back against the forces trying to keep us small, overworked, and disconnected.
Yes, it is difficult. But it is also beautiful. It is the beginning of something new.
Why We Need More People to Resist
If more people embraced cyclical awareness, it wouldn’t dismantle capitalism overnight—but it would weaken its grip on our bodies, time, and energy. Capitalism depends on exhaustion, obedience, and constant productivity, so choosing to rest, slow down, and honor natural rhythms is an act of reclamation and resistance.
We need more people to:
Normalize rest – Stop glorifying hustle culture. Prioritize well-being over output.
Challenge workplace norms – Advocate for flexible schedules, seasonal work rhythms, and policies that respect natural cycles.
Reclaim time and creativity – Step away from constant busyness and rediscover slow, meaningful creation.
Support businesses that reject capitalist exploitation – Buy from creators, small businesses, and ethical brands that operate with sustainability, not greed.
The more of us who refuse to be endlessly available for extraction, the more we create a world that values people over profit. This is a shift, a movement, a revolution in how we relate to work and time.
Your revolution can start here. In the way you honor your cycles. In the way you reject burnout. In the way you reclaim your time, your body, and your energy.
Because when we rest, when we honor our rhythms, when we refuse to be endlessly available for exploitation—we are reshaping the world.
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