Peter: Yes, that was a great template and so much in it - I appreciate that. And I would just say the same thing in a different way. Because the phrase that came up in me, just as a general question, is, what is your question? Is there a question that everybody has, or has had, in their life?
And I often find, if I write a question down and then say, okay, why do I like that? And then I'll say, okay, well why is it important to me? Why did I think that was a good idea? What does that take me to? Where does that come from? So I keep asking questions about the question, to try and just kind of see where it leads, what it can uncover. And so maybe there's a kernel in there that can be found at a deeper depth.
And then I would say, okay, well, where do I see that in the arc of
my life? Has it been working unconsciously in all these choices I've made and places I've gone? Because I think if you can find those important questions - to your life - that you will see them arising in the way you've gone on and the places you've been, and the things you've done.
And then there's the confirmation of that, by the reality that you experience. So you've brought from a great depth of yourself to a level of consciousness something that really can be brought forward every day.
We are used to looking at the “great” people as the source of the solution. All the great men have gone, now it's your turn. It’s the personal responsibility and the capability of each human to be part of the change, to be an active part of the change. And that's why the permanent line inquiry, and the living issue, of each individual is so important into any successful process.
Kyriaki Nikandrou
I am seeking to be in conversation with others in search for keys, for tools of understanding and application and for the real questions, the ones that become portals to contemplative journeys, leading to uncharted territories that feel like home.
I believe we are on a trajectory of multiple and unpredictable changes; it is up to each one of us to rise to the challenge of our times. Now, more than ever before, is the time to be true to ourselves and fulfill our potential.
Avshalom Zack
Many years ago, I woke up to the mysteries and wonders of the gift of existence. Thus, the quest for its purpose, meaning and fulfillment became a central theme of my life.
Shared with fellow pilgrims in exploring the human potential, and with gratitude and care towards Mother Earth, the well being of her many dwellers and the future.
Peter Barry
I don't think I can remember a time when I wasn't asking, Why am I here? Or wondering, What is the purpose of life? Seeking not so much to simply solve the mystery, but rather to find the settlement that comes from knowing one's place, and finding one's home, in this great unfolding.
Perhaps, then, one can become part of the living process, which sets one free to go out into the world and discover what is new, what is needed, and ask the question: How can I help?
Aviv Shahar
Aviv is the Founder of Aviv Consulting, helping leaders unleash strategic innovation, and is the author of Create New Futures: How Leaders Produce Breakthroughs and Transform the World Through Conversation.
