https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4 If we were to see these times not as disruption, but as a possibility to create a new story going forward, one of flourishing and care for everyone. Then how might we reimagine what living a “good life” means? And how might we create it now? We surely all want a good life, but what does that really mean to you? Our weekly reflection series is about taking a journey, together with you, on some of the challenging questions we face in creating a sustainable society. It’s about engaging in conversation, sharing ideas and co-creating new narratives for the future. en-us 2020-04-08 13:01:15 UTC 2026-02-01 09:46:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/514246189 For me it’s ensuring those around me have what they need. I facilitate and enable creativity, meetings, resources, emotional safety. ]]> 2020-04-18 12:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/514246189 https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/514337909 What do you think is important in life? What, in your opinion, is characteristic of the quality of life in Germany? These were questions that the German government discussed with the people between April and October 2015.

https://buergerdialog.gut-leben-in-deutschland.de/EN/Home/home_node.html]]> 2020-04-18 13:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/514337909 FraWoeKla6 https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/514343855 Three questions at the intersection of quality of life reasearch and futures literacy:
1. New experiences and perspectives that you made, liked and which you want to stay?
2. New possibilities which you now recognize, which are not in place yet, but would be great to have?
3. Old topics and experiences that are currently out of reach, but will hopefully return soon?]]> 2020-04-18 13:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/514343855 https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/515032320 Take a moment to write down a few sentences to define what living a "good life" is for you. You may find it challenging, but go for it anyway! Here is some inspiration from The Good Life Project: ]]> 2020-04-19 08:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/515032320 https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/515103141 To me, it’s really about immersing myself in activities and relationships that fill me up. Because you can’t give from an empty cup. It means surrounding myself with people who I adore, who care and challenge me with meaningful conversations. It invariably also means creating things, always learning, being respectful, sharing and caring.]]> 2020-04-19 09:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/515103141 https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/515914942
I think that the meaning of what a good life is changes along with ones growing perspective. Right now for me, especially within the context of what is effecting humankind on a global scale, is the ability to let go. Whether it be in trying to figure out what my goals are or what I need to do with my life. The more and more I surrender to the intelligence of the universe and love, the more I connect to the flow, and in those brief moments I get a glimpse of the power in the simplicity to just feel and experience reality in a way that enables space for gratitude and compassion, starting with myself. Also, I think the good life entails a sense of responsibility in the fact that I always have a choice in how I respond, even when I think that I don’t. Above all, being willing to adapt to what ever presents itself and becoming conscious in connecting the dots so that we can transcend into higher states of being. ]]> 2020-04-19 20:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/515914942 https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/516028473
A good life is what you make of it. For me it is to give and to love unconditionally. It is about doing things without regrets and learning from the bad situations. It is about forming real relationships. It’s about acceptance and letting go. It’s being brave when you don’t know how to be brave. It’s about taking the leap and having faith that there will be something to catch you. Each day comes with new opportunities and challenges, and that is exciting. We can choose who and what we want to be. Be real, love with your whole heart and take on the adventure called life.]]> 2020-04-19 21:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/MvK_Institute/Reflective_Conversation_4/wish/516028473