Coming from the Space in Between | Maxida Märak | IDG Summit 2024

Swedish-Sámi artist Maxida Märak opened the IDG Summit 2024 with this powerful tribute—a traditional joik dedicated to her daughter and young girls everywhere. Through her blend of ancient Sámi traditions and contemporary sounds, Maxida reminds us that inner development draws from ancestral wisdom while nurturing the next generation. Her music carries the resilience of Indigenous culture and the urgent call for environmental justice, embodying the very essence of what it means to develop inner capacities for outer transformation. About Inner Development Goals Our vision at Inner Development Goals is a world where inner development unlocks humanity’s potential to create a flourishing future for people and the planet. As a non-profit initiative, we research, collect and communicate science-based skills and qualities that enable us to live purposeful, sustainable, and productive lives. Follow our journey from inner growth to outer change: https://www.innerdevelopmentgoals.org