One year, 77 articles & countless insights: My gratitude journey on GlobalSouth.co

July 6, 2024 I sent an email to Amarynth. “I wrote a short essay about how to proceed as human kind. Would you mind reading it and give your thoughts about it? I wrote it in Dutch but used a good machine translator to have the text in English. I think it needs adjustment, but my English is not good enough I’m afraid.”

Two hours later I got a reply: “Nico, it is absolutely fine. One can strive for perfection, but perfection is the enemy of being good enough. Let us post it as is.   All the best and Thank You!”

WHAT? WOW! HOW? I did not expect that.

My first essay How Do We Move Forward? on GlobalSouth.co saw the light. I’m actually still kind of surprised. It even feels a little unrealistic to be standing among people who I greatly appreciate, who share their vast knowledge and who can write so well and with such quality. I also hope I can add something, from my humble perspective and with a touch of spirituality. I like to shake things up and try to encourage people to be critical and think for themselves. When we let go of something the space to grow is created. All of life is about consciousness and awareness.

A year later, 77 of my articles have been posted (plus 4 music journeys and 2 forum threads). Not a single article offered has been refused and we know that Amarynth is both empathetic and critical. Always I get a thank you. But my gratitude is greater and I want to thank Amarynth in particular for her tremendous effort, connection, commitment and loving energy. That cannot be emphasized enough. At the same time, I also see AHH’s enthusiasm and commitment to the website, even during Amarynth’s absence. You are special people and I am grateful to know and belong to you.

Then not forgetting all the people who comment and thus actively participate in our common process of gaining knowledge and growing personally and spiritually in consciousness. Your involvement is tremendously important, because we all need mirrors and we are all on our way on our own and joint life path. I appreciate your critical notes as much as compliments. It is incredibly important to speak out. Don’t be a filter for others, because everyone needs to learn to listen better. Not taking everything personally. Learn to let go. Laugh more, there needs to be a lot more laughter.

Comments are welcome as usual. Questions are of course allowed. Suggestions for topics and articles are nice. Some write such extensive and substantive comments that they are just about worthy of their own article. By the way, personal questions are also welcome. A first year as a writer for GlobalSouth.co has flown by. I am grateful and fulfilled. I still have much to do; to write, to learn and to navigate that crazy process called life. I wish all readers joy, inspiration and love. You are needed in this world, so live your life to the fullest.

Nico Cost

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Category overview of my articles

Below you’ll find a thematic organization (AI generated = arbitrary because there are often several layers in my writings) of my contribution this first year, with each category including a brief description and summary of the articles with direct links. Useful for new readers or as a reference!

1. Spiritual Growth & Consciousness

Articles about consciousness development, meaning, esotericism, and spirituality’s role in a changing world. From self-reflection to cosmic insights.

• Does Man Need to Be Governed? – A philosophical question about freedom vs. control.
• The Last Judgement – About karma, moral responsibility and universal laws.
• The Conditioning – How societal programming influences our thinking.
• The Spiritual War – The invisible battle between light and darkness.
• The Importance of Art in Growth in Consciousness – Art as a tool for expanding awareness.
• Love – A contemplation on universal love vs. ego.
• Spiritual Lessons You Learn Differently – Personal insights about life lessons.
• A Practical Approach on Consciousness – How consciousness operates in daily life.
• The Soulless Civilization – Critique of materialism and loss of meaning.
• Releasing Karma – How to break free from cycles of repetition.
• Free Will or Not? – A debate about determinism vs. free choice.
• The Relativity of the Written Word – Meaning depends on interpretation.
• What to Believe – How to navigate between truth and deception?
• The Point of No Return – When change becomes inevitable.
• The Intent of the Collective Determines – Group consciousness shapes reality.
• The Extraterrestrials – About extraterrestrial life and human evolution.
• Satanism – About symbolism and moral decay.

2. Politics & Societal Change

Analyses of geopolitical shifts, system criticism, and the rise of a new world order. Focus on BRICS, Western decline and economic transition.

• How Do We Move Forward? – A call for collective action in chaotic times.
• In the West, the Debate Has Ended – About censorship and democracy’s failure.
• Open Letter to the Leaders of the BRICS Countries – A plea for multipolarity.
• Corruption – How power and money corrupt the world.
• Where Do We Stand in 2024? – A status update on global power shifts.
• Differences of Opinion Are the Brake on the Multipolar World – Why division holds us back.
• Expansionism and Intolerance – Historical patterns of imperialism.
• The Dutch Government Has Fallen – Political instability in Europe.
• Communism – A reevaluation of the concept.
• You Can Only Get Rid of a Dictatorial Democracy with a Real Dictator – Paradox of political change.
• BRICS Trust Score – How reliable are the new world players?
• Transitioning to a New Financial System – The end of dollar dominance.
• When Will We Get Moving? – Why change is so slow.
• Which is it now? – About the system and leadership.
• No Choice – When we have no choice, we can only surrender.
• Does It Matter What We Write? – Finding truth within.

3. Future Visions & Predictions

Future scenarios, predictions and possible outcomes of the current global crisis. From hopeful visions to stark warnings.

• Predictions and Responsibility – The ethics of future forecasting.
• Predictions for the Year 2025 and Beyond: A Story of Hope and Faith – Optimistic scenarios.
• More Predictions for 2025 and Beyond – Continuation of possible developments.
• Third and Final Part: Predictions for 2025 and Beyond – Conclusion of future visions.
• Another 11 Years – Long-term forecasts for the world.
• The Scenarios – Different paths we might take.
• Objective Predictions and Interpretations Are Scarce – Why predicting is so difficult.
• A few more exciting months – The road to the inauguration of Trump.
• The Question on Everyone’s Mind – Do you know yourself?

4. Psychology & Self-Development

Articles about mindset, emotional management, strategic thinking and personal growth in turbulent times.

• Ways to Deal with Stress – Practical methods for mental resilience.
• You Will Have to Do It Yourself, Always – Self-reliance as a life philosophy.
• Your Relationship with Another Bubble – How relationships change in a polarized world.
• Delusions of Grandeur – Danger of self-overestimation.
• Never Underestimate Your Opponent – Strategic lessons from conflicts.
• When the Fog Lifts, Don’t Run Yet – Why patience is crucial.
• You Can’t Win a Chess Match Without Losing Pieces – Sacrifices needed for victory.
• Negotiating: Raise the Stakes – Psychology of negotiations.
• What Is Real Prepping? – Preparation goes beyond material goods.
• Free Thought – The importance of independent thinking.
• I Think, but That Is Doubtful – Doubt as a tool for wisdom.
• Sensitivities – About communication, friendship, emotions and feelings.
• Can the Faulty Psyche Be Curbed? – About mental health and society.
• Everything Depends on Interpretation – Subjectivity in communication.
• How to Get Rid of it Again? – About letting go of destructive patterns.

5. Conflict, Power & Ethics

Analyses of war, political power games and moral dilemmas in an increasingly divided world.

• The Immigration of Zionism – About ideology and influence.
• An Open Letter to All Western Politicians – A confrontation with hypocrisy.
• Open Letter to the President of the United States of America – Direct criticism of policy.
• The Coalition of the Willing to Die – About fanaticism and war rhetoric.
• Palestine Bleeds – A moral appeal about the Middle East conflict.
• The Hatred Will Only Increase – Why polarization keeps growing.
• Who Owns the Moon? – New space race and colonization.
• The Good and Evil in Man – Philosophy about human nature.
• Honor – What does honor mean in the modern world?
• Pass on the Word – Increase your bubble.

6. Culture, Technology & Reflections

A mix of societal criticism, AI, cultural philosophy and personal essays.

• Is Islam a Lifeline for the Woke West? – About religion and identity crisis.
• Lumping Everything Together – Dangers of oversimplification in debates.
• The Alarm Clock Rings: Wake Up, Get Up – A metaphor for collective awakening.
• A Conversation with DeepSeek About AI – The future of artificial intelligence.
• DeepSeek and I on Construction of the Pyramid of Cheops – Mysteries of ancient structures.
• An AI Debate on a Two-State Solution – Can technology solve conflicts?
• About Me – Nico Cost – My background and motivation.
• Eight Billion – Reflection on world population and connectedness.
• Development Space Depends on Talent and Training – Not everybody can wake up.
• Who Gets to Play with White? – Changing the playing field.