Jack Kornfield and Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi share uplifting spiritual wisdom on how inner climate change shapes outer climate healing, the environment, and the future of humanity.
“It’s very clear that no amount of technology—no amount of internet, AI, computers, nanotechnology, space exploration, or biotechnology—will put an end to warfare, racism, or climate disruption. None of these advancements will resolve the conflicts we face in the world, because their roots lie in the human heart. Without an inner transformation, no outer transformation can truly take place.” – Jack Kornfield
In this episode, Jack and Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi mindfully explore:
- Inner Climate Change: How transforming the heart and mind shapes the outer world.
- Original Innocence: Returning to the heart’s wisdom that already knows what matters most.
- Ritual and Higher Forces: Turning to sacred connection for strength in healing the earth.
- Inner and Outer Healing: Burnout reveals the truth that inner practice is as vital as outer change.
- Steps for Transformation: Empowering women and educating children as the greatest levers of change.
- Beyond Despair: Despair as a failure of imagination—regeneration and renewal are possible.
- Wisdom of Love: Gary Snyder’s reminder to act not from fear or guilt, but from love for the world.
“We should not forget that in each moment the hope that can manifest the future is always present.” – Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi
About Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi:
Professor Joshi is the Founder of Bridging Ventures and former Associate Dean for Climate Action at Columbia University. He helped launch Columbia’s Climate School with President Obama, and has led groundbreaking work in global collaboration, climate technology, and regenerative entrepreneurship.
