Redefining Wealth: Lynne Twist on the Soul of Money

How can material wealth be reconciled with a deeper sense of purpose? Lynne Twist’s powerful story offers a profound perspective on this challenge. In this episode, recorded at the Harvest Summit in Kaplankaya, Turkey, Lynn delves into her experiences working alongside Mother Teresa and her tireless efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest. Discover how Lynne’s extraordinary journey reveals the true intersection of financial ethics and spiritual fulfillment.How can material wealth be reconciled with a deeper sense of purpose? Lynne Twist’s powerful story offers a profound perspective on this challenge. In this episode, recorded at the Harvest Summit in Kaplankaya, Turkey, Lynn delves into her experiences working alongside Mother Teresa and her tireless efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest. Discover how Lynne’s extraordinary journey reveals the true intersection of financial ethics and spiritual fulfillment.[1:18] Introduction of the topic and guest, Lynne Twist.[3:42] The interview with Lynne Twist begins. She shares how much she loved her experience in Kaplankaya during the Harvest Summit.[5:20] I ask Lynne to divide her life into chapters. She starts with her early years, discussing her involvement in a controversial movement in the U.S., focused on freeing oneself from social conditioning. She then details how she began her journey with The Hunger Project. "There are no poor people, only poor environments."[10:45] Lynne reflects on the beauty of people living in war or famine-stricken areas and shares a lesson she learned from Mother Teresa.[13:33] Lynne talks about her upbringing with loving parents and the sudden loss of her father when she was 14 years old.[17:27] After The Hunger Project, Lynne developed a fundraising methodology and participated in an initiative led by Mikhail Gorbachev, alongside global leaders like Jane Goodall and the Dalai Lama, for five years.[20:23] The second chapter of Lynne's life begins with a revelation during a shamanic ceremony in Guatemala.[28:00] Lynne describes her journey to the Amazon Rainforest, marking the beginning of the Pachamama Alliance. "We need to end human supremacy," Lynne emphasizes.[35:00] Lynne discusses the concept of "The Soul of Money." What does it mean, and does money have a soul? She highlights the importance of paying attention to what we already have.[40:30] Harvest of the Day: Lynne recalls a moment when she felt deeply connected with her family.To know more about The Soul of Money or the Pachamama AllianceLynne Twist is the author of "The Soulf Money : Reclaiming Wealth of Our Inner Resources"You can follow us on Instagram : @Harvestseries, or @rose.claverie for updatesand watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube : Harvest Series.Sound editing by @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir and teamMusic by ChambordArtwork : Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with