Jacqueline’s Weekly Newsletter 🤍

Happy Monday!

I hope your Halloween was filled with fun and that you had a chance to unwind over the weekend. We spent ours horseback riding—a perfect way to reconnect with nature and recharge.

Pause and Reflect on the Online World

These past few weeks have felt intense online. With so much division and provocative content, it's easy to get swept up. Let’s take a step back and ask ourselves:

• Is this healthy?

• Is there an agenda behind this narrative?

• Is this content meant to provoke anger?

Not everything we see in the news or from public figures is objective or genuine. Many media outlets and celebrities are influenced by corporate sponsors or political agendas. Celebrities, in particular, may endorse messages or products they don’t fully believe in. Recognizing this helps us approach online content with a discerning eye and question potential financial incentives behind certain narratives.

The online space often amplifies hate and creates divides. Before reacting, let’s remember to breathe, consider another perspective, and avoid jumping to conclusions.

As a parent, one of my goals is to teach my children how to think critically, recognize propaganda, and approach others with love and kindness. Many of us grew up accepting what we saw as truth. Now, more than ever, we need to question and seek understanding. The world could use more empathy and open conversations to foster positive change.

Tips for Being a Critical Thinker

Here are some tips for navigating the online world with discernment:

1. Question the Source: Who published this, and what might their intention be?

2. Seek Multiple Perspectives: Explore different viewpoints to understand issues more fully.

3. Analyze the Language: Pay attention to emotionally charged words that may influence you.

4. Look for Evidence: Facts and credible data are essential for informed opinions.

5. Reflect Before Reacting: Pause to ask, “Why am I feeling this way?”

By nurturing a critical mindset, we encourage ourselves—and our children—to rise above reactive emotions and become thoughtful, compassionate individuals.

Raising Our Frequency

Let’s embrace this collective awakening and be mindful of our energy. Before sharing hurtful words online, let’s ask if our approach is constructive. It’s easy to follow familiar narratives, but questioning and listening with compassion can make a difference. Much of what we see online is designed to create division.

Stop, breathe, and think critically. Let’s not let fear or anger consume us; instead, let’s stay open to one another. Together, we can foster deeper conversations and bring more kindness into the world.

Much love,
Jacqueline