The Cosmic Lens

A New Perspective for Thriving in a Disrupted World

By: Michiel Doorn, Birgit Viertlböck

Narrated by: Michella Moss

Seven steps to handling uncertainty with grace and co-creating a livable 21st century.

Many people feel anxious about today’s barrage of alarming events (COVID, economy, inflation, supply chain risk, cultural, political, climate disruption, resource scarcities, war, etc.). Older people are wondering what world they are leaving behind for their (grand) children. While younger folks are anxious and worried about the future and diminishing possibilities to live a full life on a vibrant planet.

We wrote this book because we believe there is a better way to really help people out of anxiety and hopelessness fast so they can live with grace and joy and work on a truly thriveable 21st century.

A radically different approach must begin with learning how to see the big picture of what is now playing out on a global, cosmological scale. While the expression is "Can’t see the forest for the trees," using The Cosmic Lens will help you see the forest AND the trees.

Get to know the fundamental systems and mystical principles that always rule the universe and thereby our planetary processes. Knowing these will let you skillfully navigate the proverbial streams, instead of swimming against the currents or building dikes or bunkers.

Main outcomes from listening to this book include:

• Understanding how old and new trauma can block most any progress.
• Knowing exactly how to choose where and how you can have impact without wasting precious energy or time.
• Having renewed hope for (grand)children, yourself, family, community, and nature.

To galvanize our work, we interviewed 30 brilliant people that are in the trenches of environmental awareness, consulting, executive coaching science, futurism, and higher education. Their insights and original, inspiring quotes make this a very timely book.

©2024, 2025, 2026 Michiel Doorn and Birgit Viertlböck (P)2024 Michiel Doorn

Timely and Practical Guidance in Stressful Times

I just finished reading "The Cosmic Lens" and would highly recommend it for anyone who cares about their community and the environment but often feel overwhelmed from the immensity of the task. I especially appreciate the authors weighing in themselves with the ups and downs of their personal journey to model the experience as being shared and authentic. I also loved the use of guided imagery and story to illustrate a complex theme--too often presented with jargon and overly academic terms. I thought the linking of the global issues around environmental sustainability with those of becoming aware and overcoming personal trauma was extremely helpful and a necessary exploration. I often find myself outside of my margins from stress because of compounding sources, known and unknown. The best parts of the book for me are the practical steps presented in using the Cosmic Lens as a tool and steps to take in reviewing self-actualizing activities that may work to help me be more present in my life and focused on bigger picture goals I care about. The links to activities on your website were also extremely helpful and valuable for me. --Jonathan