Renowned systems expert Meg Wheatley discusses the signs of civilizational collapse and the importance of being a spiritual warrior. She emphasizes the cycles of life, removing filters of hope and fear, serving your purpose, and finding joy amidst despair.
Commit to meaningful work and find joy in collaboration to combat despair.
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Introduction to SoundsTrue One Community and Digital Platform
SoundsTrue has launched a new membership platform called SoundsTrue One, offering docu-series, community events, classes, and live shows. The platform aims to provide transformative content for individuals to explore, engage, and connect with others.
Discussion on Civilizational Collapse
The podcast features a conversation with Margaret J. Wheatley on civilizational collapse, emphasizing the implosion of systems created within civilizations due to bureaucratic inefficiencies and a shift from shared values to materialism. Wheatley highlights the stages of collapse, including bureaucratic breakdown and societal narcissism, leading to a focus on self and distraction from critical issues like climate change.
Navigating Regeneration Amid Collapse
Wheatley delves into the concept of regeneration following collapse, drawing insights from living systems and natural cycles. She challenges the perception of continual progress and emphasizes the need to acknowledge cyclical patterns. Wheatley advocates for understanding societal collapse as a natural phase, urging individuals to focus on meaningful contributions amidst challenging times.
Embracing Faith and Meaningful Work
The podcast explores the significance of faith in guiding one's actions amid societal upheaval. Wheatley discusses the distinction between hope and faith, highlighting the value of committing to meaningful work regardless of the outcomes. She encourages individuals to find joy in collaboration, community engagement, and selfless service as paths to navigate despair and uncertainty.
Are we in the midst of a civilizational collapse? There are some definitive signs, says Margaret (Meg) Wheatley, who has spent a lifetime as an activist and educator seeking to create a more caring, compassionate, and connected world. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with the renowned organizational and systems expert about how she maintains faith in humanity and a tireless commitment to her life’s work, even as she approaches 80 years old.
Tune in for an inspiring call to become a “spiritual warrior” at this precarious time in history, with profound insights on how life exists in cycles—and why this is important to understand; putting our energy and desire to contribute in the right places; compassion and insight; seeing clearly so we can act wisely; removing the filters of hope and fear; grace, synchronicity, and serving your purpose; being faithful to the work you’re called to; the dark night of the soul; working for change at the local level; joy and togetherness; the antidote to despair; the practice of “I’m not lost, I’m right here”; and more.
Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.
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