Edgewalkers

I am writing this from my home office in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where we are experiencing our second polar freeze this month. Generally winters are mild here; tonight the temperature will drop to 6 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, the largest fire in California’s history is raging in the Los Angeles area. President Biden has said his farewell to the nation, warning of tumultuous times, and President Trump is inaugurated and also warns of tumultuous times. It seems we are in an age of extremes, including extreme polarization.

It is my belief that Edgewalkers are needed now, more than ever. Edgewalkers are bridge builders who have the ability to see and co-create a positive future. We have this inner calling to make a difference, no matter how large or small, knowing we are a part of a larger movement for good. Despite the headlines, which are designed to provoke fear or outrage, there is a below-the-radar resurgence of people finding like-minded others. We each know that the meta-crisis we face – this overwhelming congruence of large systems breakdowns in multiple domains – cannot be solved by one person alone, but must be solved by informed and passionate people coming together in collaboration.

We have learned from our research and experience that there are certain qualities of being that help us to be centered in the midst of change; including self-awareness, passion, integrity, vision, and playfulness. We have also learned that there are various skills that help us to lead or support individual, organizational, and systems transformation; the skills of knowing the future, measured risk-taking, manifesting, focusing, and connecting. As a community, we help each other and the systems we’re in to more fully develop these qualities of being, and these skills.

Our vision for 2025 is that we will continue to offer programs and community to individuals, while also expanding to more organizational and systems transformation work. The overarching goal is to elevate individual and collective consciousness so that we can co-create a world that works for all. We’re so glad you are a part of this community, and we look forward to supporting your personal evolution and to having you join us by using your unique gifts and your calling to do what is yours to do.

Blessings on our shared journey in 2025,

Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President and Founder
Edgewalkers International