The Well-being Mandala

This paper is part of an effort, undertaken by the staff of the Tellus Institute and their collaborators, to address the issue of a Great Transition (GT). A GT is one of many possible futures for humanity. Whether a GT occurs is, to a great extent, a matter of choice. “Push” (necessity, avoidance of risk/harm) and “pull” (pursuit of attractive options) will guide our collective decision. Well-being (WB) is an important pull. Our understanding of WB will, in part, shape the choices we make, individually and collectively, as we create our future. A broad, sophisticated understanding of WB is essential if we are to choose wisely.