Metanoia: Sustainable Living in a VUCA World

Metanoia, a transliteration of the Greek μετάνοια, is “a transformative change of heart”. In classical Greek, Metanoia meant a fundamental movement of one’s mind about something or someone – from meta meaning “after” or “beyond” and nous meaning “mind”.

Humanity is, for the first time, confronted with serious socio-ecological problems of humongous proportions, with global warming & destabilization of climate, wanton destruction of ecosystems, displacement of indigenous people, proliferation of urban slums, youth unemployment and global terrorism – caused by the way we have structured our lives willy-nilly.

In the mainstream, we have neither been able to create a deeper sense of meaning in our lives, nor have been able to provide a sustainable and meaningful environment for today’s children and future generations, based on universal compassion.

Achieving Metanoia – a profound shift in our individual and collective thoughts and consciousness – is the only way for the human species to stop the race to the bottom.

Achieving Metanoia helps individuals to design their lives consciously with a deep sense of meaning and fulfillment baked into their work based on an inside-out approach. It enables businesses to re-imagine and re-invent themselves to become intrinsically socially conscious organizations with focus on optimizing people rather than on optimizing capital.

How does one achieve Metanoia?

The foundation for achieving Metanoia is complete mental awareness and an unbending intent. Complete awareness comes with being attuned and totally observant to everything about and around you. An unbending intent is a special state of mind.

How aware are you?

  • Aware that “awareness” is the first step towards Self Mastery?
  • Aware that you may be living a lie?
  • Aware that reality is not what it is purported to be?
  • Aware about the nature of your true self and the nature of reality?
  • Mindful of the distinction between your real needs and mere wants?

How mindful are you of the repercussions of each and every thought and consequent action of yours on the universe?

Do you question your own motives and assumptions? Do you pause? Step back? Are you aware of the present moment?

Or,

Are you on auto-pilot mode?

How committed are you to achieve your personal “Metanoia” and contribute your part in helping stop our race to the bottom?

What personal changes would you be willing to make if you had your skin in the game – the game of survival of the human species including yourself, your loved ones and the future generations?