Inner Peace for Outer Purpose (IPOP)

If we want to regenerate the world we need to address the human dimension of sustainability. Our evidence based program cultivates inner capacities and skills for collaboration, finding your calling and taking wise action to make it a reality. It facilitates you to identify and nurture your unique talents and where they intersect with societal needs, discover how personal growth fuels societal change, explore the power of awareness in shifting individual and collective habits, develop skills to navigate the complexities of our times and to identify and step into your role in a rapidly changing world.

Module 1 - Getting startedGet to know each other, explore some of the key topics and start to uncover the terrain that we will be working with. Any transformation and behavior change needs time to learn, reflect and act consciously. That is why we will start with a practice that creates space in our body and mind.

Module 2 - The Awake MindExplore how inner development links to outer transformation and what role a conscious mind plays in changing habits at an individual and collective level. We will become aware of how we relate to the current state of our planet and learn what is needed to address the climate crisis with more clarity, confidence and determination.

Module 3 - The Intelligence of EmotionsDealing with the state of our planet and scientific projections can be overwhelming and cause anxiety or other strong emotions, often leading to automatic fight-flight-or freeze reactions. Fear might get us moving, but may not lead to effective action.Here we explore how emotions work and how practices like gratitude or bodyscan help us regulate emotions to act with a clear, conscious mind.

Module 4 - My Calling and ContributionWhat is calling you? What do you want to let go and what wants to be born? What is it that you are taking responsibility for and what do you want to bring into the world? The traditional Wheel of Realization shows us how much everything and everyone is interconnected and sets you on the path to finding your role.A supportive practice of compassion will help us not only understand but also feel the interdependence and move into mindful action.

Module 5 -  Self Efficacy and Systems ThinkingFaced with the magnitude of the crisis to be overcome, we as individuals often feel powerless and don’t see how our individual actions can contribute to a larger sustainable transformation.In this module, we will be inspired by the great systemic effect that even small changes can have and identify key leverage points for maximum impact. We will explore systems thinking and how we move beyond individual habit change towards collective action.

Module 6 - Collaboration to solve Complex problemsIn this module we look at: How do we work well together in diverse groups and in times of high uncertainty and volatility? How do effective teams function? We will practice qualities for mindful collaboration and experience the transformative effect of mindful listening. Why? We cannot solve such complex problems as the climate crisis on our own.

Module 7 -  Action Lab / PrototypingYou will work with your peers to develop a concrete prototype or initiative that embodies awareness, compassion, courage, integrity, and resilience in the spirit of a sustainable future, fostering mindful collaboration with others.

Module 8 - Integration:We reflect on our joint journey and integrate our learnings. We will learn about effective communication, dealing with other opinions and about movement building to support bringing your Calling and project to life.

Deep Time Walk

A Deep Time Walk is a transformative journey through 4.6 billion years of Earth history via a 4.6 kilometre walk, where each metre walked equates to 1 million years. It is a beautiful journey in which participants are invited to shift the way they view our world.

Drumming

Discover the therapeutic power of drumming in a group with expert guide Aidan from Wellness in Rhythm.