About Kosmos

KOSMOS is an ancient Greek term meaning the harmony and beauty of the universe wherein all parts have their place within the Whole.

Our Mission

The Kosmos mission is to inform, inspire, and engage individual and collective participation for transformation in harmony with all Life. We do this by sharing transformational thinking and policy initiatives, aesthetic beauty, and timeless wisdom—from local stories to global movements.

Our roots trace back to the United Nations, where in 2000 a group of globally-conscious, spiritually-oriented individuals—including NGO staff, diplomats, integral thinkers, and peacebuilders—began meeting in dialogue. This circle gave birth to Kosmos Journal.

Since then, a growing community of visionary authors, activists, spiritual leaders, economists, and ecologists have called attention to a world in crisis—and to a simultaneous awakening across many areas of inquiry that honors Indigenous and ancestral knowledge, spiritual insight, and practices of cooperation, sharing, and systems renewal across all levels of human experience.

In 2014, Kosmos conducted the first communication research study of the global transformation movement, led by Rhonda Fabian and Dr. Jen Horner, both alumnae of the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Terms like “The Shift,” “Great Turning,” and “Metamodern” describe what many recognize as a movement of movements—a global call to realign our socio-economic systems with the deeper needs of humanity and the Earth.

Kosmos is a mission-driven, evolving community of associates, creatives, and wisdom holders working together to expand our vision of the possible. A new world is being born, and you can trace its emergence through Kosmos.

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Important Note on Contributor Views: Kosmos Journal publishes a diversity of voices reflecting the depth and complexity of our shared human journey. The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Kosmos editorial team, Board of Directors, or affiliated partners. We honor the freedom of expression as a path to deeper understanding, and hold space for perspectives grounded in compassion, truth-seeking, and the well-being of all Life.

Kosmos initiatives include:

  • Kosmos Journal | An e-journal of transformational writing, media, music, and art. Each issue explores a theme through the lens of transformation and often invites guest editors to cross-pollinate emerging ideas.
  • Kosmos Community | A global network of engaged readers connected through our newsletter and offerings.
  • Kosmos and the UN | Kosmos enjoys Special Consultative Status with the United Nations and participates in selected UN initiatives and dialogues.
  • Kosmos Live | Our podcasts explore the shifting global landscape with heart-centered insight. Guests share practices and strategies to meet the moment with clarity and care.
  • Kosmos Media | Transformational videos, webinars, and online learning experiences.
  • Kosmos Events | Virtual and live gatherings including Circles, conversations, and retreats to support collective healing and transformation.

Learn about Nancy Roof and the Founding of Kosmos

 

Kosmos Journal publishes interdisciplinary educational content to foster global well-being and systems understanding in service of a just and thriving world.

The stated mission of Kosmos Associates, Inc. in our founding documents is “to research, teach and disseminate educational material to the public, including but not limited to material related to an integral approach to global awakening through Kosmos Journal and Kosmos online“. “Global awakening” refers to a shift in collective awareness toward justice, compassion, sustainability, and ethical interdependence. “Integral” signals our interdisciplinary approach, synthesizing insights from science, spirituality, ecology, and culture. Our mission is educational and nonpartisan in nature.

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