Empowerment refers to having the ability, right, and confidence to take self-determined action that improves the quality of life for ourselves, others, and the planet. Individually and collectively, we can transform the world. “The states of being Abundant, Well, and Empowered are critical to shifting from the Industrial Age of extraction, scarcity, greed, hoarding, fear, and Darwinistic competition to the Regenerative Age of love, connection, collaboration, respect, regenerability, and living systems innovation in support of human and planetary thriving.” Chasan urges people who are making changes in their own lives and political and business leaders with the ability to make larger-scale changes to think in systemic, integrated, and holistic ways. To Chasan, some people are very good at
One morning, when things seemed the most hopeless for Emusic and Chasan was out of money, his body started shaking violently while he lay in bed. “At first, I thought I was having a nervous breakdown, but because of my Kundalini yoga training, I knew the shaking would cleanse and strengthen me.” Chasan remembers that this experience dismantled his ego and the beliefs that limited him and healed his old traumas. “I experienced unconditional love and an overflowing heart and was transformed. I felt clear; my heart was open, full, and radiant. I was joyous and in a state of awe.” Despite the dire predictions of his friends and family, Emusic eventually grew and went public, and Chasan made millions from the sale of stock. However, he later experienced major financial losses and life challenges.
maintaining a solid mindset, spiritually or otherwise, and advocating for positive thinking but hardly ever consider their impact on the environment or less-resourced communities. Others might be completely sold justice but under- emphasize the role of physical and mental wellness in making their work sustainable. It will take long- term, concerted efforts towards Abundance, Wellness, and Empowerment, all at once, to effect lasting change. out for social or ecological
He had to learn to feel abundant without physical wealth and money, and develop a connection to nature, acceptance, and compassion. Chasan now works with eco-social entrepreneurs and executives to achieve breakthroughs in their lives and businesses. He has also developed a health protocol that he has shared with hundreds of people and is advocating for and accelerating principles of regenerative economics devoted to helping people and the planet thrive.
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ABUNDANCE, WELLNESS, AND EMPOWERMENT Mark Chasan’s book Living in AWE focuses on abundance, wellness, and empowerment. To Chasan, abundance is a state of mind that doesn’t depend on your financial status. It’s a state of mind where you’re content and happy in the moment, free to share your gifts with others, and grateful for all that you have. Wellness goes beyond not being sick or injured and involves being in a state of optimal physical, mental, and emotional health. This also includes our relationships with others and with nature.
“Right now, the U.N. has 17 separate goals for sustainable development. While we are making progress towards these goals, corruption and lack of accountability are getting in the way, and the level of investment is simply not enough for the scale of the challenges we face.” In his book, he advocates for Core Regenerative Enterprises and Projects (CREPs) that meet established criteria for fixing ecological and societal problems and fostering a thriving society. Many of these CREPs will ultimately become profitable and sustainable businesses, although they will initially require a great amount of public and private investment.
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