diff --git a/content/blog/2023/06/11/emergentism-a-philosophy-of-complexity-and-meaning-with-brendan-graham-dempsey.md b/content/blog/2023/06/11/emergentism-a-philosophy-of-complexity-and-meaning-with-brendan-graham-dempsey.md index 41278178..bd972e0b 100644 --- a/content/blog/2023/06/11/emergentism-a-philosophy-of-complexity-and-meaning-with-brendan-graham-dempsey.md +++ b/content/blog/2023/06/11/emergentism-a-philosophy-of-complexity-and-meaning-with-brendan-graham-dempsey.md @@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ This discussion, lead by author and thought leader Brendan Graham Dempsey, is ab Brendan describes the meaning crisis as a collective existential crisis related to the issue of purpose and meaning. The prevalence of nihilism and the reactionary fundamentalism that follows are seen as part of this crisis. Reductionism is the belief that everything can be broken down into its parts, with the fundamental understanding that everything is made up of matter in space. +## The Conversation + @@ -30,8 +32,7 @@ Relationality emphasizes the reality of relationships between entities and their Brendan suggests that understanding the drive towards complexity and the unfolding directionality of increasing complexity allows for the reconstruction of a new grand narrative or framing of existence. This new perspective can contextualize various forms of knowledge within a larger picture and help address the meaning crisis. -## Watch the conversation - +## About Brendan >Brendan Graham Dempsey is a writer who delves into topics such as the meaning crisis and the essence of spirituality within the context of metamodernity. diff --git a/content/blog/2023/06/20/participatory-wisdom-with-marc-santolini.md b/content/blog/2023/06/20/participatory-wisdom-with-marc-santolini.md index 01f1dadc..4adfad34 100644 --- a/content/blog/2023/06/20/participatory-wisdom-with-marc-santolini.md +++ b/content/blog/2023/06/20/participatory-wisdom-with-marc-santolini.md @@ -10,9 +10,10 @@ image: /assets/images/marc-santolini-community call.jpg >This video is part of a series of discussions carried out within the Life Itself community. To get involved please join the Life Itself [Whatsapp Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JNJCTZugNQn) - In this discussion, lead by systems scientist and Life Itself Praxis Hub co-founder, Marc Santolini, we explore the intersection between contemplative practices and scientific research, specifically in the context of impact-driven initiatives and citizen science projects. +## The Conversation + Marc emphasizes the importance of participation and inclusion of stakeholders in order to achieve sustainable development goals and enable collaborative action. The role of contemplative practices in increasing relational well-being, both in terms of self-relationships and relationships with others and the world is important to research to provide better frameworks for this to occur. @@ -21,9 +22,11 @@ Marc describes his work at the Life Itself hub, where the praxis research team i >[The slide presentation is available to view here.](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zad_qs_sX1Je22atzRm0Kk4HY_QKxOOPax-irgweY5g/edit#slide=id.gacf0de1f5d_0_115) -Marc Santolini is a research fellow at the Learning Planet Institute (Université Paris Cité) and co-founder of the Life Itself Praxis Hub. With a background in network science and epistemology, his work focuses on innovation, collaboration, and learning within open and citizen science communities. As a core resident of the Praxis Hub, Marc investigates how collective practices impact relational well-being and foster group self-regulatory processes. +## About Marc -To learn more about Marc and his work you can visit his website: https://marcsantolini.com/ +>Marc Santolini is a research fellow at the Learning Planet Institute (Université Paris Cité) and co-founder of the Life Itself Praxis Hub. With a background in network science and epistemology, his work focuses on innovation, collaboration, and learning within open and citizen science communities. As a core resident of the Praxis Hub, Marc investigates how collective practices impact relational well-being and foster group self-regulatory processes. +> +>To learn more about Marc and his work you can visit his website: https://marcsantolini.com/ diff --git a/content/blog/2023/06/29/climate-majority-project-with-liam-kavanagh.md b/content/blog/2023/06/29/climate-majority-project-with-liam-kavanagh.md index c9d6f2c0..e157641a 100644 --- a/content/blog/2023/06/29/climate-majority-project-with-liam-kavanagh.md +++ b/content/blog/2023/06/29/climate-majority-project-with-liam-kavanagh.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ image: /assets/images/liam-kavanagh-climate-majority-project-life-itself-communi >This conversation is part of a series of bi-monthly community calls hosted in the Life Itself online community if you would like to join future calls join us in our [Whatsapp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JNJCTZugNQn1fq89xbHtfA). -In this discussion Liam Kavanagh presents the Climate Majority Project, a UK-based organisation focused on mobilising the majority of people concerned about climate change in response to the ecological emergency. +In this conversation Liam Kavanagh presents the Climate Majority Project, a UK-based organisation focused on mobilising the majority of people concerned about climate change in response to the ecological emergency. ## The Conversation diff --git a/content/blog/2023/06/29/future-of-education-with-fabienne-vailes.md b/content/blog/2023/06/29/future-of-education-with-fabienne-vailes.md index f3f7ec08..48e51cad 100644 --- a/content/blog/2023/06/29/future-of-education-with-fabienne-vailes.md +++ b/content/blog/2023/06/29/future-of-education-with-fabienne-vailes.md @@ -7,8 +7,9 @@ categories: - community-call image: /assets/images/fabienne-vailes-community-calll.jpg --- +>This conversation is part of a series of bi-monthly community calls hosted in the Life Itself online community if you would like to join future calls join us in our [Whatsapp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JNJCTZugNQn1fq89xbHtfA). -In this discussion we explore the future of education. The current education system failed us, so what are we gonna do about it? Fabienne brings a grounded and pragmatic approach to modern education with her Flourishing Student Model. +In this conversation we explore the future of education. The current education system failed us, so what are we gonna do about it? Fabienne brings a grounded and pragmatic approach to modern education with her Flourishing Student Model. ## The Conversation @@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ In conclusion, the podcast conversation underscores the need for transformation ## About Fabienne Vailes >Fabienne is first of all a mother of two teenage boys aged 15 and 13. She is also an Author, Educator, Podcaster and Researcher (PhD Candidate) exploring how individuals, communities and the planet ALL flourish; one imperfectly perfect conversation at a time. Additionally, she is co-founder of Streams Learning Hub for teenagers in Bristol, bringing a whole range of local in-person and global online opportunities. - +> >You can learn about Fabienne on her website: https://flourishingeducation.co.uk/ diff --git a/content/blog/2023/08/01/The-art-of-creating-intentional-futures-Jan-Demiralp.md b/content/blog/2023/08/01/The-art-of-creating-intentional-futures-Jan-Demiralp.md index eebbc113..0d9bb245 100644 --- a/content/blog/2023/08/01/The-art-of-creating-intentional-futures-Jan-Demiralp.md +++ b/content/blog/2023/08/01/The-art-of-creating-intentional-futures-Jan-Demiralp.md @@ -1,20 +1,41 @@ --- -title: "Upcoming Community Call: The Art of Creating Intentional Futures with Jan Demiralp" -created: 2023-08-01 +title: "The Art of Creating Intentional Futures with Jan Demiralp" +created: 2023-08-13 authors: - - matthew-mccarthy + - nathen-fitchen categories: - community-call image: /assets/images/jan-demiralp-creating-intentional-futures.jpg --- +>This conversation is part of a series of bi-monthly community calls hosted in the Life Itself online community if you would like to join future calls join us in our [Whatsapp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JNJCTZugNQn1fq89xbHtfA). -**This call will take place on August 10th at 7:30pm CET.** +_In today's fast-paced world, many of us grapple with stress and information paralysis. In a world where the outside noise threatens to overwhelm us, reconnecting with what matters most and acting from a place of alignment matters more than ever._ -[REGISTER HERE](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfu-urTsrEtW1RAky-Vflasr1c2G3skDh#/registration) +In this conversation, Jan Demiralp shares a simple, yet powerful 5-step process for creating intentional futures. When it comes to navigating major life changes, when the pillars of your life start shifting and you have to re-lay the foundations, this process can help do this. Equally so, you can use this in enhancing any choice into a conscious choice. -In today's fast-paced world, many of us grapple with stress and information paralysis. In a world where the outside noise threatens to overwhelm us, reconnecting with what matters most and acting from a place of alignment matters more than ever. Join Jan, the founder of Inner Compass Academy, as he walks you through the origins of his life design approach and how it can be used to enact systemic change at both an individual and collective level. +The 5-step formula for conscious creation, includes intention, vision, awareness, strategy and action. Enquiry into each of these steps, ideally through contemplation and journalling, can bring focus, motivation and positive change into your life. + +## The Conversation + + + + +## In the conversation we cover: + +- [00:00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=0s) Introduction to Jan +- [00:05:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=327s) Threads of connections and choosing when to cut them +- [00:09:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=588s) Intention is the starting point for conscious creation +- [00:14:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=896s) Vision and awareness +- [00:20:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=1200s) Only actions gets seen in the world +- [00:25:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=1534s) Conscious vs unconscious change +- [00:28:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=1737s) The trap of overthinking and not taking action +- [00:34:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=2070s) The step where people stumble the most +- [00:34:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO7I34ZnjU&t=2070s) A beautiful, vulnerable share +## About Jan + +>Jan is the founder of Inner Compass, an online community that helps people connect more deeply with themselves, with others, and with their authentic life path. The seed of Inner Compass was planted when Jan was navigating a particularly stormy period of his life; the foundations on which his life rested had crumbled, and he was forced to put into question many of his existing beliefs. There were times he felt alone, confused, and directionless as he tried to make sense of the future he was moving towards. With Inner Compass, it is his mission to empower people to navigate change from a place of alignment and integrity.  +> +>You can learn more about [Inner Compass here](https://www.theinnercompass.org/). -Jan is the founder of Inner Compass, an online community that helps people connect more deeply with themselves, with others, and with their authentic life path. The seed of Inner Compass was planted when Jan was navigating a particularly stormy period of his life; the foundations on which his life rested had crumbled, and he was forced to put into question many of his existing beliefs. There were times he felt alone, confused, and directionless as he tried to make sense of the future he was moving towards. With Inner Compass, it is his mission to empower people to navigate change from a place of alignment and integrity.  -You can learn about [Inner Compass here](https://www.theinnercompass.org/).