Philosopher, Herbert Marcuse recognised in 1964 that modern people and societies were becoming inreasingly one-dimensional, limiting our capacity to actualise our potential.
Entelesyn is derived from two words; Entelechy and Synergy.
Entelechy literally means a life affirming force of growth and development that fulfills a dynamic purpose. And, Synergy refers to the creative dynamics that can foster greater coherence within whole systems.
The scale of the Global challenges that are confronting humanity in the 21st Century will require individuals, groups, and societies to fully engage their talents and potentials to co-create a sustainable future that benefits all life. Entelesyn upholds the view that if people actualise their transpersonal potential cooperatively, ecological
solutions can be created collectively.
The core vision of Entelesyn is based on engaging people’s transpersonal potential. The term transpersonal refers to experiences that are beyond the exclusive interests of individualism; for example, when recognising the interconnectedness of life following deep spiritual or ecological reflections or encounters. A transpersonal perspective recognises that all life exists in unity.
Transpersonal developments are facilitated through the cultivation of awareness
that can be directed towards more expansive ways of doing, knowing, being and belonging in-the-world. Transpersonal awareness can lead to more mindful and
sensitive engagements within daily life, which reflect a deeper sense of ecological participation and sustainabile action.
Entelesyn is an invitation to explore and develop transpersonal ways of doing, knowing, being and belonging that directs peoples aspirations and efforts towards living meaningful and purpose driven lives (entelechy). This transpersonal foundation forms the basis for cooperative reflections, interactions, and actions that are directed towards sustainability (synergy).
The Entelesyn philosophy adds another dimension to tackling the issue of climate change. Whilst a reduction in the use of carbon is universally agreed, there is also a corresponding need for a transformation in consciousness. The 21st Century will require humanity to reappraise our ways of doing, knowing, being and belonging if we are serious about co-creating an improved future.