Reflecting on the civilizational narrative — The relentless pursuit of profit and economic growth above all else has propelled human civilization onto a terrifying trajectory. The uncontrolled climate crisis is the most obvious danger: The world’s current policies have us on track for more than 3° increase by the end of this century, and climate scientists…

Crises of conscience and consciousness… — I had intended to start this article differently, but couldn’t without acknowledging what is happening in India today. India is in the grip of the second wave of Covid 19; and as someone aptly pointed out — it is not a wave; it is a wall. A tsunami hitting the…

Creating narratives that are harbingers of life-affirming paradigm shifts — This is an extraordinary time full of vital, transformative movements that could not be foreseen. It’s also a nightmarish time. Full engagement requires the ability to perceive both. ~Rebecca Solnit quoted in Brainpickings We live in a profoundly damaged world, a wounded and a bleeding planet. The ‘great acceleration’ of…

Scripting new stories, seeking the unseen, unheard, unknown, unacknowledged… — The end of the human race will be that it will eventually die of civilization. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson’s line couldn’t have been truer as we enter the third decade of the 21st century. The world is literally and metaphorically dying from ‘civilization’ and its ramifications. If we dig…

Navigating radical uncertainty with radical tenderness… — MATURITY is the ability to live fully and equally in multiple contexts; most especially, the ability, despite our grief and losses, to courageously inhabit the past, the present and the future all at once. The wisdom that comes from maturity is recognized through a disciplined refusal to choose between or…

The questions we ask today will define the future we create tomorrow… — When the Stranger says: “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” What will you answer? “We all dwell together To make money from each other”? or “This is a community”? Oh my soul, be prepared for the coming of the…