“I believe that the threat even greater than climate change is how powerless we feel in the face of it.” Clover Hogan

It is increasingly clear that the ‘emerging future’ is very different to the one for which many of us have been planning. Climate change is a symptom of a much larger dysfunction in our world and we need new tools to navigate this.

Disconnect is a recurring theme - disconnect from place, from planet and from people. Our current economic systems, together with the revering of rational, science-based thinking, have been significant causes of this disconnect.

Compartmentalisation is an unconscious defence mechanism to maintain emotional equilibrium - shielding us from overwhelm but blocking action. The disconnect between our rational thinking and our felt experience dulls any sense of urgency.

Re-connection requires us to reacquaint ourselves with our intuitive knowing.

“The number one problem facing humanity today is not climate change or inequality or war… Rather, it is our sense that we are powerless to change any of it.” Otto Scharmer

It is resistance which keeps us bound. Agency, or power, arises out of acceptance of what is. This might involve accepting:

• the fears we inherited from our family

• the loyalties generated by fears of not belonging

• our inter-generational history

• our judgement or ‘othering’ of those we believe are the problem

• our role as perpetrators as well as victims

• our fear of change

• the right place for humanity in our world

If you’re keen to find your own power to cope with change, read on.