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Reflections on lost souls, perpetual faith, choices, and a quantum leap into 'preferment.'
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A Quantum of Action
Our choices matter. Each one is a "quantum of action" that can disrupt harmful patterns or reinforce pathways of trust, integrity, and constructive…
Aug 31
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Speaking Up
In times of crisis, our voices matter. Regardless of our speech habits or idiolect, we can all inspire action when we speak with integrity for a just…
Aug 16
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Another Reality Check
Are we underestimating or overestimating our collective capacity for social change? Our expectations shape how we see the world, and sometimes we need a…
Aug 3
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It's About Time
The past influences the future, but what if the future also influences the past and present? A rainy Neil Young concert led to thoughts on the quantum…
Jun 30
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Spacing Out
Are we ready to embrace the politics of oneness? This week I'm exploring how a cosmic perspective might help us rethink solidarity, power, and what it…
Jun 16
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Untitled
This is not a newsletter. It’s just a letter. A letter to someone who mattered.
Jun 6
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Let’s be Abnormal
When chaos, confusion, and cruelty become hypernormal, it's time to challenge normality. Let's be abnormal and embrace our quantum nature — relational…
May 26
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Breaking News
Change involves both making and breaking patterns. Can breaking an addiction to news provide new insights on fractal approaches to scaling…
May 15
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Peace, politics, and prudence
Last week's conversation with political scientist Laura Zanotti was about ethics and agency. She reminds us of the dangers of abstraction and the…
May 6
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Transforming Their Future
Teaching young people amidst the politics of irresponsibility is not getting easier. Would a sharper focus on quantum coherence and solidarity help? I…
Apr 28
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Conversations That Matter #2
Next week's conversation about quantum social change for a thriving world will be with political scientist Laura Zanotti. We'll talk about the role of…
Apr 18
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Just imagine
In times of turmoil, "imaginal cells" can be activated to co-create positive alternatives. If now is the time for transformation, can we imagine and…
Apr 8
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Collective Healing Matters
Last week's conversation with Matthew Green focused on why healing collective trauma matters, and we reflected on how it can enhance our capacity to…
Mar 30
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Conversations that Matter #1
Join me for the first in a series of conversations about quantum social change for a thriving world. On Thursday, 27 March 2025 at 8pm CET, I will be…
Mar 24
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