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 . . .
The Ecological Turn
Bridging Wisdom from Contemplative Traditions with Ecological Ways of Life The Pathways to Planetary Health initiative hosted a conversation to explore …
Exploring Wellbeing Economies
In a world grappling with rapid and interconnected social, ecological, and economic changes, a growing movement is reimagining a future …
Exploring Personality and Wholeness: A Conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel
In November 2024, Dr. Daniel Siegel joined the Garrison Institute’s managing director Steve Varley for an engaging discussion of Dr. Siegel’s new book, Personality and Wholeness in Psychotherapy. Together, they explored how personality patterns, often viewed as fixed traits, can be transformed into dynamic pathways for growth, integration, and self-discovery.
Watch the Video: A Transformative Conversation on Moral Economies
Watch the recording of the December 18 online forum.
Finding Awe in Nature
By Stephen Posner in conversation with Kim Nolan When we encounter adversity, stress, or a rapidly changing world, finding moments of awe …
Grounding and Depolarizing
Creatively exploring the scientific meaning of grounding with diverse ways of knowing this concept can lead to insights for mindful action and collaboration.