Description
'A beautiful invitation to reconnect with the web of life that flows within and between every one of us.' Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics
'The book perfectly captures how we need to rediscover the world around us and deepen our sense of belonging and connection to planet earth through simple but regular practices. A great read.' Tom Rivett-Carnac, Founding Partner, Global Optimism and Co-author of The Future We Choose
'Profound and practical, deftly observed and beautifully written.' Lindsay Levin, founder of Leaders' Quest and TED Countdown
What does it mean? How do you say it? Why does it relate to me?
InnSaei (pronounced 'in-sy-eh') is the Icelandic word for intuition. It means:
* the sea within (the flow of our unconscious mind)
* to see within (how we introspect)
* to see from the inside out (how we navigate the world).
InnSaei exists within all of us.
We live in a world where it's easy to feel lost, disconnected or without a purpose. Learning about InnSaei is the first step to reconnecting with yourself and the environment.
Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir explains how aligning with the sea within will help you to make more informed decisions and welcome creativity and wonder back into your life; learning to see within will improve your self-awareness, empathy and tolerance; and seeing from the inside out will empower you to make change around you and live a more fulfilled life.
Icelandic wisdom to help you heal yourself and reconnect with the world around you
About the Author
Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir is an Icelandic sustainability leader, advisor, speaker, writer and a film maker who brings together ideas and people across sectors and disciplines to inspire creative mindsets and constructive solutions. A firm believer that change starts from within, she draws on her personal and global experience ranging from post-conflict reconstruction and development with the UN, to innovation, investments, film making, nongovernmental and nonprofit organisations, writing and the arts.
She is a trusted advisor to leaders and well-known universities, financial institutions and nonprofits around the world and is the co-director and script writer of InnSaei - the Sea Within, shown worldwide on Netflix, Amazon, vimeo and other streaming services. Hrund sits on the Advisory Council at Yale's International Leadership Center, she has been recognised for her leadership by the Icelandic Ocean Cluster, as a Yale World Fellow, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and Cultural Leader. She has studied at Stanford, Harvard Kennedy School, LSE, Yale University, Oxford Business School and the University of Iceland.
Reviews
A beautiful invitation to reconnect with the web of life that flows within and between every one of us * Kate Raworth, economist and author of Doughnut Economics *
Hrund's book is truly a gift to the world. I am grateful to her for writing it. It's a practical guide on how to become your best self and lead with purpose and authenticity in an increasingly disorderly world * Emma Sky OBE, founding director of Yale's International Leadership Center *
InnSaei is the book - and the concept - that today's world is yearning for * April Rinne, author of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change *
InnSaei . . . provides a compass, grounding, and framework that each human being needs and is capable of without exception * HRH Dr Anjhula Mya Singh Bais Chair, International Board, Amnesty International *
InnSaei is both poetic and practical. A treasure trove of insights, illuminations and exercises that will help you think, feel and be differently * Gemma Mortensen, co-founder and vice-chair of More in Common *
Profound and practical, deftly observed and beautifully written * Lindsay Levin, founder of Leaders' Quest and TED Countdown *
Beautifully written, Hrund draws on her personal experiences to articulate with a wonderful clarity the Icelandic art of InnSaei - or "the sea within us". The book perfectly captures how we need to rediscover the world around us and deepen our sense of belonging and connection to planet earth through simple but regular practices. A great read. * Tom Rivett-Carnac, OBE, Founding Partner, Global Optimism, Co-Author The Future We Choose *
InnSaei is a comforting embrace inviting you to see yourself in its pages and delve into the profound and meaningful beauty of its subject matter.Innsaei is a comforting embrace inviting you to see yourself in its pages and delve into the profound and meaningful beauty of its subject matter.
The incredible empathy woven throughout the book creates an intimate and vulnerable account of life that feels remarkably close to the heart and the mind. As you navigate the space between what you know and what you feel, Innsaei gently guides you toward a fearless embrace of the present moment.
This book is full of actionable wisdom: the earlier you read it, the longer it will be a source of warmth and inspiration that will stay with you for a lifetime.
"Hrund has written a powerful book that is at once a song for the soul and a guide to everyday life. Her writing has a hypnotic rhythm that made me feel I was learning from the rhythm of the ocean currents. Her wisdom comes from the heart. I was drawn into the book and read it front to back in a single sitting. It nourished my soul, and I am confident it will nourish yours." * Daniel L. Shapiro, PhD. Director, Harvard International Negotiation Program and author, Negotiating the Nonnegotiable *
Book Information
ISBN 9781788708753
Author Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Lagom
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 364g
Dimensions(mm) 222mm * 144mm * 26mm
