A powerful message from 13-year-old Sliammon Native Youth, Ta'Kaiya Blaney, of B.C., Canada, on The Face of Change: "We have to live for what we believe in." Watch video
Essential steps to an economics of happiness by Helena Norberg-Hodge
Findhorn Fellow, Helena Norberg-Hodge, on the 'New Economy' Movement - an economics of happiness.... "Despite the countless grassroots projects already under way, the global economic juggernaut can seem too powerful to stop. But because more and more of us are becoming aware of how disastrous the global economy is for people and the planet, I believe that the chances for meaningful change are greater today than ever before. "People are beginning to understand that something is fundamentally … Continue reading
What the desert taught me about crafting a life of purpose | Martin Cadée | TEDxBarcelonaED
In this authentic, eloquent, humble, inspiring and courageous 13-minute TED Talk, New Story Summiteer, Martin Cadée, tells his personal story of walking out of the status quo of his life, seeking for new answers: "What is my role in this world facing so many challenges?" and "How do we best help young people find theirs?" Martin shares how his own quest was brought to a turning point by engaging in wilderness-based rites of passage work - processes used by many cultures throughout history to … Watch video
Sustainable development goals: changing the world in 17 steps – interactive | Guardian
"This year, the millennium development goal (MDGs) – launched in 2000 to make global progress on poverty, education, health, hunger and the environment – expire. UN member states are finalising the sustainable development goals that will replace them. But what do the SDGs aim to achieve? How do they differ from the MDGs? And did the MDGs make much progress? "Browse how the MDGs have morphed into the SDGs, and explore each SDG in more detail," by Achilleas Galatsidas.... Continue reading
Creating a New Story for Humanity with Bruce Lipton
"In this time of powerful change, as many of our systems appear to be collapsing and the intricate elements of the web of life seem to hang in the balance, there is a new story emerging which calls for a true transformation in how we live and create in the world. Recently the UPLIFT team caught up with cellular biologist and author of Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton, for a dynamic exploration of the challenges humanity now faces and the extraordinary, evolutionary opportunity we each have to … Watch video
World Leaders Making Strides for a Sustainable World | Pachamama Alliance
Pachamama Alliance celebrates "Presidents and leaders from all over the world who are leading the way for a sustainable future, and creating the space in their regions for sustainable practices to thrive." "We live in a time with immense opportunity to build a thriving, just and sustainable world for all. In order to do so, we need to take action. These world leaders are doing what they can, when they can, but it’s not enough. "It’s not up to these leaders to make change for us, it’s up to us … Continue reading
The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible
"Filmed in the fading light on the shores of Northern Scotland, this short film captures Charles Eisenstein in a moment of grief and reflection. The familiar story of the past is crumbling, while the new story has yet to arrive. In a time of social and ecological crisis, what can we as individuals do in this space between? "An African proverb states "sometimes you must get lost in order to find your way." Eisenstein invites us to embrace a radically different understanding of cause and effect, … Watch video
Gandhi’s 10 Rules for Changing the World by Henrik Edberg
"Change the world; we hear those words thrown around quite frequently, and to some, the notion seems incredulous. However, if we take an inner approach, rather than an outer one, and transform our individual selves into adopting the qualities we wish to see in the world, then the task at hand won't seem as daunting. "In the wise words of Mahatma Gandhi, "As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to … Continue reading