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Booking Terms & Conditions A. Conditions for payment ​ Due to limited availability on each retreat, full payment needs to be made within 3 days after our confirmation and the invoice has been emailed to you to secure your reservation. If not settled by then, your held space will be released. Payments are accepted via International Bank Transfer in EUR. Please note that overseas bank transfers and credit card payments may attract additional international transaction fees that are not included in the retreat package price. You are responsible to pay all banking fees, so that the full payment amount of your retreat and transformation journey is received. Payments need to be made to Global Impact Alliance e.V. BIC: GENODEM1GLS IBAN: DE63 4306 0967 1105 9964 0 B. Cancellation policies You may cancel your booking to attend the retreat at any time by emailing us at ulrike.glatz@global-impact-alliance.com . In case of cancellation, your deposit might be partially or fully non-refundable, regardless of the reason for your cancellation. There is however an option to transfer your deposit to another upcoming Wisdom Age Gathering. This reflects our costs and expenditure in holding your booking and our costs in hiring venues, ordering catering, refreshments and other elements of the retreat experience for which costs are incurred up front. Should we or you be able to fill your canceled place with a suitable participant, we may in our discretion repay a portion or the full amount of any deposit payment made by you. However, we are under no obligation to find a replacement participant to attend the retreat. 3. Cancellations made 30 days before arrival will be processed without a cancellation fee. Please be advised that cancellations will be subject to a payment as follows: until 30 days prior to event: 50% of the total price (equal to deposit) can be transferred to another upcoming Wisdom Age Gathering, the rest will be refunded. 30-16 days prior to event: 50% of the total price (equal to deposit) can be transferred to another upcoming Wisdom Age Gathering, 40% will be refunded. 15-1 days prior to event: 100% of the total price (equal to deposit) can be transferred to another upcoming Wisdom Age Gathering, 10% will be refunded. ​ 4. There may be circumstances beyond our possibilities that lead to the retreat to be canceled or postponed. Wisdom Ae Foundation / Global Impact Alliance is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled retreat, such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other costs involved in preparing for your trip. If the retreat is postponed, you will be offered the opportunity to continue with your attendance on the rearranged date and will be informed of any other changes or costs arising at that time before you confirm your wish to continue your attendance. Should you not wish to attend on the rearranged date, you will be refunded all payments you have made less € 50 to reflect our administrative costs and expenses. If the retreat is canceled, you will be notified as soon as possible and refunded all payments you have made towards the retreat, less € 50 to reflect our administrative costs and expenses. C. Exclusion of liability Wisdom Age Foundation is currently in the process of being registered in the Netherlands. In the meanwhile, it´s parent organization Global Impact Alliance which is a non-profit organization registered in Berlin / Germany, is taking care of administrative matters for the Wisdom Age Gatherings. The team of the Wisdom Age Foundation facilitates the retreat stay and the accompanying transformative journey to the best of their knowledge and ability, in all conscience and in compliance with applicable law and regulations. I do not hold Wisdom Age Foundation / Global Impact Alliance or the facilitators responsible or liable for any expectation that might not be fulfilled or for anything unexpected that might happen, in terms of the program and accommodation, activities and experiences, and networking with other participants. I confirm that Wisdom Age Foundation / Global Impact Alliance and the facilitators are exempt from any liability for the physical and mental well-being or any loss however caused for the participants or the group. Liability is excluded for events during transportation and travel to the retreat, as well as during the whole time of the retreat stay and during the accompanying transformative journey, especially, from the following risks: Physical, emotional or mental harm Damages or loss of property Injuries and medical expenses Legal defense and decision ​

WISDOM PIONEERS Entrepreneurs manifesting the shift Pathfinders to an Age of Wisdom There are always people ahead of their times , not swimming along in the main river of tradition or trends but going deeper and beyond what is considered the norm. They are the path finders that ease the way for others; extraordinary minds that dare to follow their hearts , do not mind taking risks, are called utopians and unrealistic. Until they find a way to prove their point, to manifest what earlier only existed in their minds and what they were called to do. The world developed due to such pioneers . Of these we now need a specific type: Wise ones. These wisdom pioneers create from the inside out, hold a holistic view and apply system thinking. They do not scare away from exploring the inner and outer realms of what is possible and show extraordinary creativity, resilience and capability in communicating and cooperating with their immediate and wider ecosystem to realise their vision. They do this with the greater good in mind and through this establish a platform for the Age of Wisdom to emerge. Their wisdom and conscious action are the seeds we need as a species to flourish . EVOLVING

CHARTER & ROADMAP The current focus is on fixing individual issues such as poverty, gender inequality, climate change, etc. All important problems - however, we believe that they will not be truly solved without a deep shift in our culture and systems - as it's them who cause and perpetuate these problems. We have hence brainstormed, analyzed, and discussed to identify 6 leverage points that we see as key milestones on a roadmap towards an Age of Wisdom . We present these points to you in the form of a Charter and invite you to discuss them in our Wisdom Chamber on Linkedin . The Charter serves as our framework to choose projects we work with and is meant to be converted from sentences into action, from a written roadmap to a lived reality - one that is co-created for the wellbeing of people and the planet . The Age of Wisdom emerges from the here & now. Through everyone of us. The Wisdom Age Charter Path of Wisdom Paradigm & Culture Shift Inner Transfor mation UNITY I. We embrace that we are an interdependent part of nature and that everything is connected. What we do to natural elements, to others, humans and other-than-humans, we ultimately do to ourselves. Join us I I. We learn about our home, the natural world, and dive deep into timeless wisdom. So that we may survive and thrive. By becoming stewards of the land and guardians of life. Join our gatherings TIMELESS WISDOM FRACTALITY III. We take up a holistic perspective and learn to think, decide and act in systems. By bringing together ancient, indigenous and scientific knowledge, we build the base to redesign our systems, wisely apply financial means and technology. See our courses IV. Starting from within, we adopt a lifestyle of “elegant simplicity”. We reconnect to our innate wisdom, find joy from within, heal the past and walk the talk of a new culture. See our courses ELEGANT SIMPLICITY Path of Action Conscious Action & Collaboration Systemic Change WISE REDESIGN V. We redesign our economic and financial systems . We redefine the current definition of success, and shift from focusing on quantitative, monetary and endless growth to an approach and rules where the economy, business and the allocation of our time, money and talents is geared to serve the wellbeing of all life Join the Wisdom Chamber VI. We also question the underlying assumptions and mechanisms of other essential systems such as education, health, justice, pensions and governance. We co-create, invest in and implement new versions that embrace a holistic approach, foster consciousness, incentivise stewardship and favour holacratic decision making. Come to our salons COCREATION LOCAL ACTION VII. We join hands as an Alliance for concrete action, local positive impact, and a global change of systems TEXT Join us It starts with an inner paradigm & culture shift and shows up in aligned, joint action for impact and systemic change. We consciously evolve, for the wellbeing of people & planet ​ WE TRULY EMBODY BEING HOMO SAPIENS - WISE BEINGS "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Einstein -

WISDOM LAB A new era needs new approaches of evaluating things, new laws, processes, systems, business and cooperation models, materials and first and foremost: A different mindset . One that is not simply looking for “the next new thing” to buy, invest or promote but one that is discerning, looking for the motivation behind the “new”. Is it serving people & planet? Is it thought through holistically? Is it a band-aid or a cure, a quick fix or a systemically suiting solution? Developing these innovations and new approaches takes courage, time, funding and a supportive environment. As these are not catering to the current logic, the mainstream market demand and they are not the “low hanging fruit” kind of projects. We develop these type of projects in-house and support others (see pioneers ) who dare to do the same with the objective in mind to lay the cornerstones of an Age of Wisdom. ​ Two Wisdom Age Projects are currently under development: The Wisdom Age Index & the Ecological Offsetting Program . Reach out to us to collaborate, role out a pilot with us or co-fund our endeavours. Our current Wisdom Lab projects WISDOM AGE INDEX Reach out to us WAI Our current approach of dealing with problems is to find a quick fix - for this, we identify the apparent culprit (e.g. CO2), gather data about it and focus on finding ways to eradicate it. Indeed it is important to reduce the emission of CO2, however what we fail to do is to take a step back. To see the big picture . CO2 is only one component in our cycle of life and our negative impact on our ecosystem is much larger and multifold - reducing emissions is only one step. Doing this will not be sufficient to maintain climatic conditions on earth that allow our and other species to survive and thrive. To ask ourselves what we actually want . Nobody's deep desire is to reduce CO2. We all want an enhancement of our quality of life. How can we do this in harmony with nature, respecting the boundaries of our planet and the dignity of all beings? To adopt a holistic view and systemic thinking approach to assess the status quo and identify the understanding, culture, systems, collaborations and solutions needed to not only find a fix for a certain problem, such as too much CO2 emissions, but to shift to a truly integrative mode of being. With the Wisdom Age Index we have developed a compass to holistically assess companies, startups and investment projects - as a baseline for a continuous improvement journey to an Age of Wisdom . A compass The WAI is a compass showing the way for companies, startups, and investment projects that wish to positively contribute to protecting our planetary boundaries and to create life quality for all. ​ The first step of the WAI process is to assess the current holistic value the company, startup, or investment project is having for people & planet. Based on this assessment, a systemic development plan is elaborated and implemented step by step with the support of the c-level and throughout the whole company. The WAI is not a rating system, but a journey of continuous, holistic, and step-wise evolution of a company, startup, or investment project towards being a symbiotic, useful entity embedded in its environmental and societal ecosystem. The approach The WAI is based on conscious ecology. Conscious ecology understands that all forms of life have a function performed in their ecosystems, and respect all existing forms and their contained sacredness. It was based on deep ecology and improved using ancient knowledge. The WAI is based on the insight that our benchmark cannot be a "best in class" approach - which means it is not about being "more sustainable" than other companies in the same industry or about fulfilling legal requirements. It is about adhering to and learning from the laws and processes of nature and holistically preparing one's company, startup, or investment project for a new era - integrating the culture and behavior needed to be attractive to investors, employees, and customers, to be systemically sustainable and resilient. ​ To do this, the WAI uses the understanding that we are all living organisms within an ecosystem, applying this principle including the organization in analysis. The WAI focuses on 4 aspects: Leadership - How is the brain and culture of the organism? Eco-Action - What is the relationship between the organism and the natural ecosystem? Building the New - What is the prediction and innovation capacity of the organism? Unity - What is the status of the organism's homeostasis and how are the organism's relationships with its social ecosystem? ECOLOGICAL OFFSETTING PROGRAM Reach out to us Offsetting

The Roadmap Concrete A ction for an Age of Wisdom The current focus is on fixing individual issues such as poverty, gender inequality, climate change, etc. All important problems - however, we believe that they will not be truly solved without a deep paradigm and culture shift within each of us ("inner transformation") and conscious action and collaboration for impact and redesign of our systems ("systemic change") - as it takes both, inner work as well as a critical mass of people coming together to challenge our current system design and implement alternatives that from their core foster the wellbeing of people and planet. We have hence brainstormed, analyzed, and discussed to identify 8 leverage points that we see as key actions, as a Roadmap towards an Age of Wisdom . We invite you to discuss these points in our Wisdom Chamber on Linkedin. The Charter and Roadmap serve us as our framework to develop our offering and choose projects we work with and is meant to be converted from sentences into action, from a written roadmap to a lived reality - one that is co-created with you for the wellbeing of people and the planet . The Age of Wisdom emerges from the here & now. Through everyone of us. A Roadmap to an Age of Wisdom Path of Wisdom Paradigm & Culture Shift Inner Transfor mation UNITY I. We embrace that we are one, that everything is connected and only together, we can make the shift a lived reality. We come together locally, build a community of unity and sense into the knowing - we are many. Together, we are strong. Together, we have power. In unity with ourselves and others, the shift is now. Wisdom Salons I I. We acknowledge and learn from ancient wisdom traditions. And practice applying this timeless wisdom in our daily decisions, habits and actions. So that we may all survive and thrive. By becoming wise stewards of this planet, true guardians of life. Wisdom Gatherings TIMELESS WISDOM FRACTALITY III. We take up a holistic perspective and learn to think, decide and act in systems. By bringing together ancient, indigenous and scientific knowledge, we open our minds for a new kind of thinking, we shift perspective, go beyond CO2 and climate emergency and embrace the systemic nature of the world. Conscious Ecology Course IV. We are the change, and explore a new lifestyle of “elegant simplicity”. We learn from ancient wisdom, reconnect to what we truly need, find joy from within, heal the past and walk the talk of a new culture. Elegant Simplicity Course ELEGANT SIMPLICITY Path of Action Conscious Action & Collaboration Systemic Change WISE REDESIGN V. We redesign our outdated systems . To serve the wellbeing of all life. Our current financial system is divisive, extractive and rather hinders than incentivises peace, equality and a life within our planetary boundaries. We dare to question and explore a wise redesign of this economic system, and of other essential systems such as education, agriculture, health, justice, pensions and governance. Wisdom Chamber VI. We invest for impact. Time and money. With a holistic, catalytic lens, for an Age of Wisdom. We invest our time to identify system changing initiatives (Wisdom Lab) and holistically thought through impact startups (Wisdom Pioneers) - that seek support from deep impact minded investors and philanthropists. Circle of Impact Wisdom Pioneers Wisdom Lab IMPACT INVESTING CO-CREATION VII. We join hands with wisdom keepers, ask their advice for our projects and give our support for theirs. Together, we co-create an Age of Wisdom. Locally, step by step, and learning from each other. Ancient wisdom as a base for all we do. Our expertise in service for bioregional development, conservation and nature aligned communities. Wisdom Circle VIII. We open our hearts & minds to work together like nature does, based on our collective wisdom We facilitate the "Trinity Wisdom Journey" for new projects to flourish. For individuals, startups and organisations seeking common ground and an organic cycle of co-creation and growth, from the inside out. Trinity Wisdom Journey "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Einstein - It starts with an inner paradigm & culture shift and shows up in aligned, joint action for impact and systemic change. We consciously evolve, for the wellbeing of people & planet ​ ​ WE TRULY EMBODY BEING HOMO SAPIENS - WISE BEINGS

Path of Action Shaping the Age of Wisdom Get involved Shaping the Age of Wisdom From qu ick fixes to conscious creation Everything we create, we imagine first. Everything we do, we either think it first and consciously decide to go for it or we act out of impulse, habit, instinct. These impulses, habits and instincts are old, based on our past experiences and ultimately driven by our survival instinct and the seeking to avoid pain and gain instant pleasure. Conscious action is action based on a conscious decision after having thought it through holistically, the effects now and generations to come, the impact on the immediate surrounding and its stakeholders, as well as on the wider ecosystem. It is action based not only on our brain´s knowledge but also aligned with our innate wisdom and the laws of nature. Conscious action means to act with a systems view , to see the fractal nature and interdependencies of all beings and elements and adapting as and when the system changes. Conscious action is mimicking nature and creating anew moment to moment as new properties emerge. It is truly innovative by creating based on an expanded consciousness and by wisely integrating natural laws, asking all senses and involving all stakeholders. Conscious action is not going for quick fixes but for healthy growth, resiliency, and a systemic change that benefits all life . We create, co-create and support conscious action projects that are stepping stones on the path towards an Age of Wisdom. Wisdom Lab Innovations & new approaches for a new era Dive deep Wisdom Pioneers Entrepreneurs manifesting the Shift Dive deep Circle of Impact Investing for Impact Dive deep “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” C.G.Jung

We are the core of GIA Dana Ulrike Glatz Vision & Partnership Dana is the Founder of Global Impact Alliance and a weaver of strong partnerships and ecosystems; a bridge between worlds: the investment & spiritual world, management consulting & indigenous wisdom, entrepreneurship & transformation, the world of business & conscious communities. As Advisor and Path Finder in the field of impact investing and transformation, she works with impact investors, corporates, and impact entrepreneurs to facilitate the emergence of an Age of Wisdom. ​ ​ Diego Romeiro Strategy & Science Diego is an agricultural technician and biologist with M.Sc. in Plant Biodiversity and Environment have more than 20 years of experience in forest studies, sustainability, biotechnology, and innovation development focused on circular bio-economy and ecological awareness. Diego has a differentiated holistic view of sustainability, and through systemic thinking integrates different areas related to the study of life - such as systems biology, ecological network, and "omics" sciences. Camilla Moura Santos Research & Ancestral Knowledge Camila is a biologist with an M.Sc. in Plant Biodiversity and Environment and Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology with a research line in properties of complex molecules. She has more than 10 years of experience with scientific research development and systemic thinking. Adept at ancestral knowledge and Ayurveda medicine she uses a holistic approach to develop her work in sustainability and people's well-being. Zaenab Hage Project management Zaenab has evolved as a policy analyst in the field of sustainability and social impacts among different consultancies and advisories. She also has previous experience in the private sector in strategic counselling which gives her a good understanding of the needs for multi stakeholder collaboration to solve the main challenges faced by humanity. She is passionate about nature and wants to dedicate all her time and energy to protect the ecosystems that sustain humankind and wishes to bring forward a change of mindset in the world. We support GIA as experts Flora Tram Hodac Transformation Pascal Tsachouridis Marketing Tamas Pocze Finance Andrea Friedrich Leadership Martina Epple Communication We thank these organisations for their support

Wisdom Council Weaving bridges - between the modern world and indigenous wisdom GIAs wisdom council consists of indigenous Elders and whenever possible the person they chose from the next generation to be their successor in carrying and embodying their wisdom tradition. ​ We have a special and personal connect to these Elders and aim to support the spreading of their wisdom as per their wishes, connect them to Elders from other traditions and work with them to co-develop and implement projects in and for their communities. ​ Our approach is one of partnership as we have much to learn from and give to each other. Ancient wisdom traditions can guide the modern world to evolve into an Age of Wisdom. And the modern world can support indigenous communities with the willingness to learn and listen, and with consciously applied capital, technology and administrative expertise we can jointly develop, realise and own projects that allow to preserve biodiversity, the essence of indigenous culture while healing old wounds and empowering indigenous communities. Lars Henrik Blind Saami Toltec Various traditions Rita & Bunke Huni Kuin Mama Agustin & Juan Kogi Aztec Maya Arhuaco Gunzareima Don Alvaro Tukano Don Alvaro & Elioot Izabel & Izaias Kayujali Tsamani Gabrielle Garcia Amado Projects of the Wisdom Council members Reach out to support this projects

Path of Wisdom Inner Growth & Understanding Reach out to us See. Understand. Thrive. The only way out is in. Finding a way out of our current crisis mode and into a place of calm, clarity and deeper knowing is key for our individual mental health, as well as the health and stability of our societies and the ecosystem. The scary thing is that for this we need to go within - into the eye of the storm . We need to be with what we tend to avoid: Our inner world, wild nature and the unlearning of our way of being, thinking and doing things. Transforming our systems requires an inner transformation, a shift in worldview, perspectives and long trained habits. Entering into an Age of Wisdom means shaping a new culture , from within. Within individuals and organisations. Walking the path of wisdom is courageous, but very rewarding. And it means leading the way to a new era , and being at the cutting edge of human evolution: The expansion of our consciousness . As a base for the reconnection to our inner knowing and natural wisdom. Wisdom Academy Enter the Academy System Thinking, Ecology Essentials & daily Wisdom Practice for Conscious Citizens, Business Leaders & Investors Wisdom Gatherings Seeing the world & ourselves through the eyes of indigenous wisdom Read about Gatherings Wisdom Salons Local gatherings around wisdom topics with wise beings Explore Salons "Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." Albert Einstein

CONSCIOUS ACTION FOR AN AGE OF WISDOM HOW TO JOIN? WE ARE THE ACTION PART OF THE WISDOM AGE FOUNDATION All of our members are dedicated to doing the inner work needed to deepen their level of consciousness, shift their perspective from an anthropocentric to an eco-centric worldview and are actively pursuing collaboration - as we need this as a foundation for the deeper societal & economic shift we are pursuing. Furthermore, they are all contributing to humanity shifting into an Age of Wisdom by funding holistically thought through impact ventures or running their own system changing project. ​ Some of them are on their wisdom journey as organisations, based on our wisdom age index assessment. Join the Alliance how to join Collective wisdom & conscious action We look forward to co-creating an Age of Wisdom with you

INDIGENOUS WISDOM GATHERING Sapmi - Sweden April 19 - 23th How do you build a resilient and thriving organization, while being in balance with nature? How do you lead as an example in the world of investments when it comes to sustainability? A Transformative Experience for Conscious Leaders & Investors As you ask yourself these essential questions about becoming resilient – about creating a path that keeps the ecosystem in balance – let's ask those that have sustained themselves and nature in a rough territory and climate for thousands of years. ​ In Sapmi, the vast arctic tundra of northern Sweden, we connect to ten thousand years of ancient knowledge. The Saami are the last indigenous people left in Europe still herding their reindeer and keeping their traditions alive. What could an indigenous people tell us about the complex problems of our current times? What could we possibly learn about leadership, sustainability and decision making from them? ​ We always look for the next new thing - to be up to date, ahead of the curve. However, there is deep wisdom in what survived the trends and storms of time . Ancient knowledge and practices are key for our modern times. As neither complex problems, harsh environments nor difficult decisions are something new. Our current societal problems and organisational challenges are in their core as old as humanity . Taking the right decisions in the -40°C arctic night can mean life or death. Reading the landscape and making sure your reindeer get through the winter well decides upon the future of you and your community. Being able to recharge, to adapt and to wisely use the resources you have is key to a Saami life. As it is to yours as a leader in todays world. ​ This is a rare opportunity to meet Saami Elders , draw inspiration from their old Saami ways, their timeless wisdom and integrative leadership . Are you ready to deeply centre yourself, and to expand your leadership capacity with ancient wisdom ? ​ We invite you to join us for this transformative experience . Deepen your strength and clarity to be a leader for a vibrant future. We will cross boundaries together, dive deep into the ways of the Arctic tundra, learn from the Elders, with each other and from the raw, wild, winter nature. The Saami The Saami have been living in harmony and connection with nature for thousands of years and have maintained a truly sustainable culture that preserved their environment. Like most indigenous culture around the world, their philosophy of life revolve around a deep respect and understanding of the laws of nature as well as a humbleness and gratefulness to mother earth. The Saami had a nomadic lifestyle herding reindeers until they endured a process of forced assimilation from the Scandinavian nations. Today, most of Saami people live a modern life while reconnecting to their ancestral origin and honouring their cultural heritage following the deep collective trauma they experienced. Their traditional territory, which is called Sápmi spreads across the whole northern part of Scandinavia including areas of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Northwest area of Russia. Around 20,000 Saami live in Sweden, which is approximately 0.22% of Sweden’s total population. The challenge to reintegrate their traditional values and ancient knowledge with a modern lifestyle is even further exacerbated by today's mining and other economic activities that threatens the preservation of their essence and nature. They have the most precise knowledge about the weather conditions, about the plants, the diet, the resources. The Sami people have an ethical relationship with nature; a respect for nature that also has a spiritual side. The Arctic region is uniquely vulnerable to global warming, but if it is to weather the storm, it would do well to adopt Sami methods of land and resource management, communal co-operation and communication, local knowledge and best practice. The Guardian An Adventurous Experience Together with other leaders we invite you to experience ancient knowledge and reconnection with your inner wisdom and pristine nature. Get inspiration from Saami Elders who naturally embody insights about the gift of life and their role in it. Evolve your clarity and inner strength to guide your leadership and your organization. Get inspired by timeless wisdom – gain new perspectives, indigenous views on our role as humanity and leadership Experience old Saami rituals – sit in the fire circle, listen to stories and music of the Saami that transport their knowledge Read the landscape & learn about nature´s laws – expedition with Saami elders who are still able to talk with their land Experience Timeless Wisdom Build Deep Resilience As a leader you know the challenge of leadership in our globally connected world. You also know the multi-faceted demands and pressures that come with this role. ​ Use this journey into the wild old land of Sapmi to strengthen yourself by being in nature, and reconnect to your intuition. Connect with other conscious leaders Re-energize your body - enjoy sauna rituals, icy walks and good meals Feel the land - nature walks, meditations, walk or snowbike through this icy old land Clarity and confidence arise from being completely present to the place, time and history you are born into. Strengthen your rootedness and place as an integrated leader between the deeper sources of nature, ten thousand years of ancient knowledge. Use all senses - experience your body intelligence, feel your own inner wisdom Discover ancient potentials - connect ancestral origins with present and future Embody your place as a leader - play with new roles Strengt hen your Lead ership Integrity The Place Experience Lapland Time to Recharge & Refl ect Bond with Nature & Leaders Location : IceHotel, Kiruna Accommodation : Single & Sh ared rooms for 2 people (Two separate single beds) Start : 3 pm, 19th April - End : noon 23rd of April Price : 3,8 00 (share room) - 4,2 00 (single room) Euro + Tax Include : Deep Encounter with Sa a mi Elders // Leadership Journey & Facilitation of Nature Experience // Accommodation // A ll meals & Activities // Contribution to the Saami Testimonials "Last year I was honoured to be invited to the first Indigenous Wisdom Gathering on Eskaret Island, and in my own life this has now led to some highly significant ongoing connections. It is an extraordinary privilege to be in the company of elders who are carrying forward ancestral wisdom relating to the interconnectedness and interwovenness of life, and particularly so if they come from cultures that are living examples of reciprocity and mutuality. It is also a real joy to spend time with other leaders and change-agents who are committed to systems change. It requires from all of us the courage and humility of letting go of everything that we thought we knew and to drop into the powerful emergent space of deep listening. I was humbled to be a part of this initial very powerful gathering and fully recommend any future events to others." ​ Wendy Ellyatt www.wendyellyatt.com "As we are entering what will hopefully be what can be described as a metamodern world, we need to find new ways to see and be in the world. Indigenous wisdom will be key in this transition. We need to take experience from all the previous ways that we humans have related to each others, to the society and to the earth for new systems to emerge that integrate the best of humanity in relation to nature. The wisdom gatherings are a unique event and firs t step into that direction as to bridge indigenous wisdom with the modern and postmodern world to give birth to something uniquely new. It pushes us to rethink at an individual level how to bring transformation within ourselves to then catalyse and co-create the transformation the transformation in the outer world. " ​ Tomas Björkman www.tomas-bjorkman.com "Reconnecting with the Sámi Elder Lars-Henrik, meeting his Sámi tribe and getting to know his home turf - this will be a highlight for me in 2023. Count me in and I will confide what I'm looking most forward to: the joiking (their special way of communicating in a singing way). Magic, mystical, mythical - and Lars-Henrik is a true master of the Joiks. My deepest memory from the last Indigenous Wisdom Gathering with the Kogi." ​ Peter Jäderberg www.jaederberg.com Our old world and home "The roof was of healthy clouds The floor was of healthy mountain moors, plains and valleys where rivers and waterways rippled freely, which are the lifelines of life The mountain sides were our walls, they controlled the winds and storms Our new world and home The roof is leaking, the floor has deep furrows, the waterways are dammed, acidified and the mountain walls are cracking” ​ - a poem by Lars Henrik Blind (Saami Elder) Join us for this deep experience & leadership journey First Name Last Name Email Code Phone How many will you be? If you have any questions, please let us know. Apply Thanks for applying to our event. We will get back to you soon!

WISDOM QUEST ON A QUEST FOR WISDOM The world we know is changing quicker than we can grasp it. Challenges everywhere. Ecological collapse. Economic turmoil. Mistrust, societal divide and instability. A widening disparity of wealth and power. Technologies transforming our lives, able to cause great harm - if in the wrong hands. ​ It is hard to stay calm watching all this unfold at an unprecedented speed. The urge is to sprint into action and do something about it. And yes, concrete action is needed. However, not anything will do but the right moves need to be made - this is a strategically important time for the future of our species, and time as well as making steps into the right direction are of the essence. Identifying the root causes of the ailments is key, seeing very clear despite all fog and distractions and acting in unity will be decisive for the next era on this planet. ​ This is a time to be wise. And an opportunity for us to shift into an Age of Wisdom in which we use the assets we have - our time, brain, technology and capital - wisely and in unity for the wellbeing of people and planet. With this, we’d truly live up to our potential as "Homo sapiens ”, wise beings. ​ So what is wisdom? How do we acquire wisdom? What is a wise way to live, to think, to take decisions, to lead, to relate with each other and nature? ​ We have decided to look for answers to these questions this year by visiting Elders from various Wisdom Traditions. As We believe that there is deep wisdom in what survived the trends and storms of time. The Quest (2) Background Thank you & request for support (2) The Quest (2) 1/23 Switzerland I had so many in-depths conversations this time in #davos - it was intriguing. Probably due to me starting most conversations with contemplations & questions around #wisdom. Why? Because I believe that wisdom is a quality that truly makes us "Homo sapiens" - wise beings, a quality worth putting a greater focus on - as it might be the one quality crucial for us to evolve as a species in a way that provides a beautiful quality of life for everyone and in harmony with our inner and outer #nature. I think it's time to evolve beyond knowledge - especially of interest in times of #ai, one of the top themes during the #wef23 week. So what is wisdom? Here is the synthesis of my thoughts and input I got from a diverse range of people - such as business people, AI experts, impact investors, biodiversity specialists, social entrepreneurs, and even a buddhist lama who was present (truly present, by the way) throughout the week. "Wisdom is clarity of mind in tune with one´s heart and aware of one's role and responsibility in life. It has several components: Knowledge, experience, insights taken from the prior two, followed by aligned, coherent decisions and actions. All based on an inner compass that takes into consideration one's own path and needs as well as those of others. It is an inner stillness that has an intricate knowing of our interconnectedness, and that allows a deep understanding of one's inner system as well as an ease to view life from an eagle´s and a system´s perspective" Wondering what your take is on this? P.S. Writing from the airport by the way - off to my Wisdom Quest in South & Central America. #mexico , #brazil , #guatemala , #colombia. Happy to connect with "Wisdom Keepers" and #impactinvestors there. Mexico Brazil Saint Kitts Colombia