Crossing the Commons: From Inner Change to Systemic Change

“Be the change you want to see in the world!” is the familiar counsel of great social movements. The advice echoes the lyric from the great African-American song, “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine!” 

But how, exactly, might our inner epiphanies and transformations catalyze systemic change? We may individually develop new insights and values from wisdom traditions and contemplative practice, but how might they radiate out into . . .

Exploring Wellbeing Economies

In a world grappling with rapid and interconnected social, ecological, and economic changes, a growing movement is reimagining a future centered on the wellbeing of people and the planet.  In a recent Garrison Institute Forum with Stephen Posner, director of the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative, Amanda Janoo shared her personal journey and insights into economic paradigms and the transformative…