In modern society, a number of factors contribute towards individuals leading a less than truly fulfilling life. These emanate on the one hand from dealing with rapid globalization, changes brought by technology, increased competition and volatility of employment and financial markets and on the other from increase in a false sense of individuality, disproportionate focus on visible rewards, and break-down of family and social structures.

The resultant impact is a significant increase in stress related illnesses, emotional challenges, divorce and separation rates, and issues with the youth delinquency.

Similarly, organizations and their employees are today challenged to an unprecedented level. The singular pursuit of shareholder returns, in many cases, has led to a dilution in clarity of purpose and the social mission for which the organization exists. Employees feel pressured to achieve shorter-term goals and can get tempted to pursue narrow personal gains.

Having said that, its eminently possible for individuals and organizations to define and create the existence that they really want.