Has beens Quote by Betty Sue Flowers
“The basic problem with the new species of global institutions is that they have not yet become aware of themselves as living. Once they do, they can become a place for the presencing of the whole as it might be, not just as it has been.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Living Universe" by Betty Sue Flowers, 1995
Institutions must become self‑aware, living systems to foster holistic possibilities rather than repeat past patterns.
In simple terms: Institutions need self‑awareness to evolve positively.
Key Takeaway
Encourage institutional self‑reflection and adaptive growth.
Themes
institutions
self‑awareness
holism
evolution
Mood
analytical
forward‑looking
Type
organizational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- corporate governance
- government agencies
- non‑profits
- educational bodies
Key Concepts
systems theory
organizational learning
collective consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can an organization take to become self‑aware?
- How does collective consciousness change decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Self‑awareness can be hard to achieve without transparent feedback mechanisms.
