What does the new decade ask of us?

The 2020s will, on the one hand, bring a string of commemorative moments up until 2025; on the other hand, the world is often asking now what those who are inspired by anthroposophy can contribute to the open questions and problems of our time.

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Individual and courageous

Such contributions have to prove themselves in practice and they must be able to give clear information on the extended knowledge and spiritual foundations they are based on. This applies as much to agriculture in times of climate change as it does to education, medicine or ethics in the age of transhumanism. Practice and knowledge, if they are conveyed in accessible and comprehensible ways, move more closely together and present major challenges in all areas. What must not be forgotten in all this are artistic creativity, transformative power and social action as essential preconditions for the future of humanity.

The Anthroposophical Society could become a global association of people who stand up individually and courageously for human dignity and for shaping the world out of spiritual insights. The motto we have chosen for this year’s Annual Conference from Rudolf Steiner’s Letters to Members reflects this: «Connecting with the world willingly out of love».

The members of the Executive Council are therefore delighted that Ueli Hurter decided to accept their call to join them even if this nomination may seem unusual. For where, after all, is the connection between spirit and practice as tangible as it is in biodynamic agriculture? This quality is needed in the coming years, as is the increasing inclusion of the Society worldwide. It is with this particular task in mind that Joan Sleigh has offered to continue her work on behalf of the Executive Council for another seven years. The Executive Council will ask the members to agree to both nominations at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

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