Written by Brendan Holland
As I stood one night watching my kids sleeping after a big day, I reflect on the resilience required to navigate life’s challenges. For most, survival is woven into the fabric of our daily lives. It is certainly in the relentless pursuit of balance between my roles as a husband, father, and man. In a world that wants to see us be nothing more than slaves to a system designed to apply that survival pressure, the biggest hurdle to a large amount of societies survival is money. We need it to eat, to travel, to have a roof over our heads and pretty much every other aspect of a life inside the matrix.
Survival, to me, is also about transformation and empowerment. I see it in the men and women who come to my breathwork sessions, each carrying their own weight… be it societal pressures, health struggles, or financial woes. They show up with courage, ready to breathe through their pain and emerge stronger. Breathwork is not just a practice, it’s a lifeline. It’s a tool that helps people tap into their inner strength, confront their deepest fears, and find the clarity needed to keep moving forward. It is something we carry with us each moment, yet most fail to tap into its power.
Living in a caravan, traveling around Australia with my family, we’ve faced our share of challenges. There are days when the struggle feels overwhelming, when parenting tests every ounce of patience and love I have. Yet, it’s in these moments of vulnerability that I find my greatest strength. Each trial is an opportunity to grow, to teach my children the importance of resilience and adaptability.
One of the lessons I’ve learned is that survival is not about isolation. It’s about community. It’s about reaching out for support, sharing our stories, and lifting each other up. Through my breathwork it is my vision to create a community of like-minded individuals who are striving to create better lives for themselves and their families. Together, we share resources, encouragement, and a vision of holistic wellness that extends beyond mere survival to thriving.
Survival is a testament to the human spirit. It’s the fire that keeps us going despite the odds. Whether you’re battling societal norms, inner demons, or whether you can put food on the table this week… remember that you are not alone. We are all survivors, each breath we take a step toward a brighter, more empowered future.