Alain Ruche

Alain Ruche

Now a retired EU official, Alain Ruche spent most of his career assigned in four continents. In recent years, he focused on complex adaptive systems and policymaking, including on the role of artists for social change. Alain is a fellow of Salzburg Global Seminar, of the UK Royal Society of Arts, a member of the Club of Rome (EU Chapter), and a Global Ambassador of Kosmos Journal. He is also involved in local organizations working on the urban commons.

Finding Wisdom at the Edges

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by Alain Ruche, Kosmos Ambassador

Because we are addicted to stories with an ‘ending’, in particular a happy one that erases our responsibility, we feel lost when facing ambiguity. But, sometimes there are no answers, or the answers are extremely uncomfortable. In present times, we must develop the humility and maturity to feel at ease with the unknown and live every moment in awareness, learning from what emerges. Emergence happens most vibrantly at the blurred edges.