EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 1H 29M
How to Love Life in a Chaotic World | David Johnston - E23
from Human Kinder · host Cian Mc Enroe
When we look at the world today, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Ecological collapse, war, economic instability, division, mental health struggles — there is no shortage of reasons to feel afraid. And yet, beneath all of that, there is still beauty. There is still wonder. There is still the possibility of living with an open heart.David has held CEO roles at organisations including Weleda and GoVita, and has spent much of his life exploring the intersection between business, consciousness, service, and personal transformation. In this conversation, we explore what it means to “tend your garden” in a chaotic world — to take responsibility for your inner state, practise awareness, and choose how you want to show up.We speak about fear and insecurity, the practice of awe, spiritual seeking, conscious leadership, random acts of kindness, and the quiet power of doing what you can from where you are.This conversation is a reminder that loving life is not about ignoring suffering. It is about staying open enough to see the beauty, honest enough to face the pain, and grounded enough to take the next small step.I hope you enjoy this one.More about David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-johnston-867b1245/More from Human Kinder: https://linktr.ee/humankinderShow Notes00:00 Falling in Love With Life01:48 Tending Your Inner Garden04:06 Early Encounters With Death07:30 Seeking Through Youth13:17 Life Inside an Ashram14:26 Three Pillars of Practice16:24 Random Kindness and Ego17:44 Soul Alignment Break18:51 Head Heart and Gut23:05 Rumble Strips and Life Lessons25:02 Journaling and Emotional Tracking31:54 Leading Culture Change at Work35:46 Spiral Dynamics and Society42:12 Future View Leadership Method44:27 Leading With Honesty45:50 Stepping Through Fear49:57 Coaching And Support51:11 Awe Wonder And Work53:46 Spiral Dynamics Explained01:00:16 Living Strategy One Page01:02:59 Future Questions For Society01:08:10 Circle Of Influence01:11:17 Workshops Warm Data01:20:06 Purpose Chair Story01:21:43 Ubuntu And Boardrooms01:26:07 Final Reflections And Contact
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When we look at the world today, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Ecological collapse, war, economic instability, division, mental health struggles — there is no shortage of reasons to feel afraid. And yet, beneath all of that, there is still beauty. There is still wonder. There is still the possibility of living with an open heart.David has held CEO roles at organisations including Weleda and GoVita, and has spent much of his life exploring the intersection between business, consciousness, service, and personal transformation. In this conversation, we explore what it means to “tend your garden” in a chaotic world — to take responsibility for your inner state, practise awareness, and choose how you want to show up.We speak about fear and insecurity, the practice of awe, spiritual seeking, conscious leadership, random acts of kindness, and the quiet power of doing what you can from where you are.This conversation is a reminder that loving life is not about ignoring suffering. It is about staying open enough to see the beauty, honest enough to face the pain, and grounded enough to take the next small step.I hope you enjoy this one.More about David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-johnston-867b1245/More from Human Kinder: https://linktr.ee/humankinderShow Notes00:00 Falling in Love With Life01:48 Tending Your Inner Garden04:06 Early Encounters With Death07:30 Seeking Through Youth13:17 Life Inside an Ashram14:26 Three Pillars of Practice16:24 Random Kindness and Ego17:44 Soul Alignment Break18:51 Head Heart and Gut23:05 Rumble Strips and Life Lessons25:02 Journaling and Emotional Tracking31:54 Leading Culture Change at Work35:46 Spiral Dynamics and Society42:12 Future View Leadership Method44:27 Leading With Honesty45:50 Stepping Through Fear49:57 Coaching And Support51:11 Awe Wonder And Work53:46 Spiral Dynamics Explained01:00:16 Living Strategy One Page01:02:59 Future Questions For Society01:08:10 Circle Of Influence01:11:17 Workshops Warm Data01:20:06 Purpose Chair Story01:21:43 Ubuntu And Boardrooms01:26:07 Final Reflections And Contact
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