Great series, Stuart! I would add human humility. We are vulnerable creatures. It is that vulnerability that instills fear which causes us to be defensive and reach for power and control. However, if we lean in and accept our vulnerability we immediately attract those around us. We NEED each other. More than that, we are part of the humus of the earth, not rulers or masters or perhaps even stewards. Respect of our place and the Wisdom of the planet to correct itself would go a long way toward building a society or local culture which thrives. Our native brothers and sisters know some of this.
Yes, and humility is a key item in order to move forward. Up until now, we depended upon an electorate to take the measure of a candidate’s character. The injection of fear and hatred into our electoral process has muted that discernment. As Father Ben recently reminded me, those who deliberately sow fear are actually seeking to reduce our consciousness.
Quite the “coincidence,” that we both took up Teilhard within days of each other. She has the right audience to ALSO bring in Gebser, which I agree is a key understanding for conscious work in this decade.
Great series, Stuart! I would add human humility. We are vulnerable creatures. It is that vulnerability that instills fear which causes us to be defensive and reach for power and control. However, if we lean in and accept our vulnerability we immediately attract those around us. We NEED each other. More than that, we are part of the humus of the earth, not rulers or masters or perhaps even stewards. Respect of our place and the Wisdom of the planet to correct itself would go a long way toward building a society or local culture which thrives. Our native brothers and sisters know some of this.
Patricia, you may not be familiar with Robert L. Arnold’s work. Here he is on the need for humility:
https://substack.com/@defiance13/note/p-189990304?r=36hldx&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Yes, and humility is a key item in order to move forward. Up until now, we depended upon an electorate to take the measure of a candidate’s character. The injection of fear and hatred into our electoral process has muted that discernment. As Father Ben recently reminded me, those who deliberately sow fear are actually seeking to reduce our consciousness.
I’m sure you see the parallels between your writing and Cynthia Bourgeault’s.
Quite the “coincidence,” that we both took up Teilhard within days of each other. She has the right audience to ALSO bring in Gebser, which I agree is a key understanding for conscious work in this decade.