Science suggests the New Year really can help us change. For reasons wired into our brains, major calendar moments feel meaningful—and that meaning gives us momentum to Evolve.

But the deeper question is: Evolve toward what? That’s where this becomes a spiritual question.

Not all Evolution is healthy. Sometimes it’s driven by Parts that chase approval, fix something superficial, or push us to become someone we’re not—often at the cost of our own well-being or the people around us. And since we care about the WE, that matters.

So how do we know when Evolution is needed? What kind of Evolution actually helps us—and doesn’t harm us or the people around us? And how can we harness the energy of a New Year to Evolve into something healthier, happier, and more whole?

Our spiritual ancestors have been asking these questions for thousands of years. Their wisdom still speaks. And we will pair it with today’s best insights from neuroscience, psychology, and sociology—because our understanding keeps Evolving too.

Join us as we explore the next-year Evolution of you.

Series Ran January 4th - 18th.

Select Talks from this Series Below

January 18, 2026

Making Changes

Speakers: Vince KlassenOver the years, I’ve heard countless explanations of spirituality—and honestly, I’ve become a bit skeptical when the word is thrown around too loosely. When it can mean anything,…

January 11, 2026

Change, But Healthier

Speaker:  Vince Klassen Changing is hard—really hard. But it isn’t impossible. Last week we explored why New Year’s resolutions (and most attempts at change) fail: our internal systems are designed…

January 6, 2026

Immunity to Change

Why We Recommend It:Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey offers a powerful and insightful…

January 4, 2026

Why New Year's Resolutions Fail

Speaker:  Vince Klassen Big holidays spark motivation. New Year’s especially. And yet… most resolutions fade fast. We joke about it because we’ve lived it. But why do they fail? And more importantly—how…

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