The musings of Ivan Kaye
There is a great article shared by the legendary John Hagel... which stems from an excerpt from a book written by Daniel Christian Wahl on transformation through regeneration.
Regeneration and transformation goes to the heart of what John Hagel talks about “the future of work” - as co-Chair of the World Economic Forum - where he currently serves as co-chair of the Global Future Council on the Future of Platforms and Systems.
This is my take on what was being said!
For us to grow we need to continue to reinvent and transforming ourselves and our communities in response to the inevitable change and transformation of the systems we are embedded in - HOWEVER I think it’s key - for a tribe to continue to survive and thrive - there needs to be a purpose and a set of values that are non - negotiable!
Taking Action - makes a difference
We all have the power to change the world. As a matter of fact we all do, every day, with everything we do, a little bit- we do this through the action (or inaction) we take .
Our actions and inactions are guided by our feelings of what we need (or don’t need ) and through that define our purpose and culture !
If we change our narrative or story - we tend to change the way we look at things and do things ....
Collaboration and Common Purpose - is powerful
A key of optimal growth is through collaboration. - how do you get many people “buying into your purpose” - or better still - finding those who have the same feelings and same purpose?
This creates your “tribe”
Our tribe can co-create a world that works for all and for the wider community of life.... based on our collective feelings and common purpose .
Change with the times
To keep relevant - we need to continue to transform ourselves and our communities in response to the inevitable change and transformation of the systems we are embedded in.
Keep your Values non- negotiable - they are your rocks
So how have the Jews continued to exist for over 5000 years - they have had their rocks - their “non- negotiables ” - their constant .
It’s about asking questions
The key to regenerate and transform. - Is to pay more attention to what questions we ask and nit so much the answers (there could be many).
Have you ever had a conversation with a Rabbi?
When you ask “how are you”
He will ask “how can I be!”
Continually Question
The way towards growth is to continually question - and feel safe doing so!
The key is to continually explore and question how we can improve solutions that serve our planet, community by community, bioregion by bioregion.
What Questions do you need to ask?
It all starts with your participation in your community and your contribution to helping to heal the Earth and the people in your tribe and your community - person by person!!
The 3 questions Daniel Christian Wahl suggests we need to ask is
1. How can I love myself, my community, and life as a planetary process more deeply and fully?
2. How can I best serve this interconnected miracle of life and my immediate community?
3. How can I contribute to healing the Earth and her people, and in the process heal myself and all my relationships?
References
: https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/designing-regenerative-cultures-6a623ff65cdf
Daniel Christian Wahl, is a global teacher of cultural design associated with Gaia Education as well as with the Schumacher College and others.
Wahl, D. C., Designing Regenerative Cultures, Triarchy Press, 2016
More about this amazing resource A Transformative Edge: Knowledge, Inspiration and Experience for Educators of Adults, edited by Ursel Biester & Marilyn Mehlmann
