#338 Thoughts from the Edge: Manda explores Thrutopian narratives, the building of intent and the paths to a future we’d be proud to leave behind
What are Thrutopian stories and why do we need them? How do they work? And most importantly, how can we craft them to land most effectively with ourselves and each other at scale and in time?
In this solo episode, Manda walks us through the middle way between the dystopia of now, towards the utopia of a future in which humanity flourishes as an integral part of a thriving plant. What could it and would it be like if each of us woke up every morning feeling safe, feeling confident in our ability to meet the challenges of the day in ways that would leave the world a better place? How would we feel if every moment of life was alive with a sense of meaning and purpose, of connection to all parts of ourselves, each other and the web of life?
We ask these questions regularly of our guests, but once in a while, it’s useful to unpick them in detail, to give ourselves the Motivation, Agency, Direction and Empowerment we need, so we can open doors for others in our communities of place, purpose and passion.
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We offer three strands all rooted in the same soil, drawing from the same river: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass.
Our next Open Gathering offered as part of our Accidental Gods Programme is Walking the Path of the Inner Warrior which will run on Sunday 28th June 2026 from 16:00 – 20:00 GMT – details are here. You don’t have to be a member of Accidental Gods – but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.
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If you’d like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are here
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