Proving the merits of inner work (carried out individually and collectively) in food systems transformation and generating a list of entry points through which colleagues, beneficiaries, and stakeholders can begin to undertake the necessary inner work.

An academic and weaver of connections in Ireland and in Cambodia.

I aim to garner support for a comparative study in local food systems development in Cambodia and Ireland.

Self confidence and the ability to set boundaries on what I set myself to accomplish - dealing with my perfectionism.

Balancing inner development and outer development in my work. I find myself disregarding outer work at the detriment of losing potential support for the three lines of work in regenerative development.

Time and mental energy to cope with the peer and societal pressures that come with my forgoing opportunities for wealth generation in the private sector.

Christine Wamsler - sustainability science;
Buddha - as understood in the Vipassana tradition of Goenka - I have been a practitioner in this Vipassana technique for 8 years. Interceptive awareness and agency are important under-explored aspects of inner development.

The cosmology of life depends on each individual's perception so the best thing one person can do is serve the moment before them. In the grand scheme of things, humans and our actions are insignificant. However, from a place of awareness and intentional positivity, every single mental, verbal, and physical action one makes holds great significance. I am beginning to ponder the notion that current socio-economic and ecological challenges are signs of the earth and universe warning us, reminding us of the degradation of our own psyche and wellbeing, and nudging us to fix these external challenges for our own sake.