In this issue we explore future thinking. In an exclusive interview, Dr Vandana Shiva shares her vision for a sustainable planet, Daaji addresses some basic existential questions about destiny and choices, Dr James Doty shares a medical perspective on the power of heart, Rosalind Pearmain explores what gives meaning to life, and Suzi Lula imagines a world in which motherhood is valued and sacred. We hope this issue will stimulate you to participate in our interconnected world in ways that bring forward a new human era.