In this episode of On Becoming the Change, I share my intentions for creating the Becoming the Change movement, where it came from, what my vision is and who it is for. Becoming the Change is founded from my own inquiry into what it means to become the change we want to see in the world. It’s an exploration of what it means to be human in these complex and uncertain times, and how we find peace, freedom, clarity, and a sense of purpose and meaning. Drawing on insights that I’ve learnt from mindfulness, Buddhism, Taoism, yoga philosophy, coaching, therapy, systems and regenerative thinking - I reflect on the common thread I’ve found running through them all: that our true purpose is to come home to ourselves. To me this means deepening our consciousness and living from a place of greater presence, authenticity, connection, and love. I share why I chose the name Becoming the Change as both aspects of becoming and change are important parts. For me, “becoming” represents the ongoing journey of remembering who we truly are beneath our conditioning and evolving into who we are becoming, while “the change” is about orienting that personal journey towards the wellbeing of the whole and being of service to a better future. Together, they reflect my belief that our individual becoming is the greatest contribution we can make to a more just and regenerative future. I talk about my vision for what this movement might become: a place where people navigating the liminal space of inner transformation can come together in community to be together and support one another. Through gatherings in nature, retreats, walks, conversations, mindfulness, movement, creativity, and shared practice, I hope to create spaces where we can be fully human, embrace the messiness of becoming, and embody more heart-led ways of living and leading. I share why I’ve decided to use the word movement rather than a business or organisation, and why I believe the inner and outer cannot be separated and everything starts from within. I explore some limitations I found in some personal development spaces - where it’s focused solely on the self without outer world responsibility - and in social and environmental change - where I found some were unconsciously driven by fear, shame, or the need to prove our worth through the worthiness of our cause. Becoming the Change is an invitation to see our contribution and purpose in a different way: where we recognise ourselves as already whole and enough, and interconnected with all that is and the journey of becoming being about answering our call to contribute from the heart to the greater good. This episode is for anyone who finds themselves in the in-between space: questioning old ways of living, knowing that something new is emerging and taking steps towards the new way of being, and looking for companions on the journey. If it resonates with you, please reach out, I would love to connect with others on a similar journey. On Becoming the Change is part of the Becoming the Change movement for people who are getting to know themselves more deeply, exploring how to contribute to a more just and regenerative future, and looking for a more fulfilling, energising, and easeful way of doing that. You can subscribe to On Becoming the Change podcast on Substack, Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts to hear about new episodes. If you’re not already on the Becoming the Change newsletter, you can sign up at heatherlynch.co.uk to receive reflections, insights, offers and invitations to gatherings in the UK. You can follow us on instagram @becomingthechangemovement and on Linkedin - Heather Lynch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlynch.substack.com
