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COMMUNICATING THE WISDOM THAT'S CHANGING THE WORLD
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I'd like to share with you my excitement about the times in which we are living. We are in a time of a collective leap in consciousness. Consciousness is changing for the better. This is the Good News. On the other hand, when such a dynamic sense of change is going on, on such a large scale—when great shifts take place on such a giant scale, there is chaos – so in this great turning of an age, there exists more than a little chaos. In this time of great complexity and chaos, we very well might ask the question, how do we find and maintain our true center in the midst of this great turning? We have entered a state not unlike a caterpillar that goes into the cocoon and actually liquefies... becomes liquid... before it can reform and emerge as a beautiful butterfly. Like the caterpillar, I believe our collective consciousness is going through a similar metamorphosis. New Dimensions is a midwife for this change in consciousness. This new beginning, as many of you know, is the theme at the beginning of the program which says, "It is only through a change in human consciousness that the world will be transformed. As we bring mind, body, psyche, and spirit into harmony and unity, so also will the world be changed. This is our responsibility as we explore New Dimensions." In the beginning Michael and I didn't see the whole path; we didn't see our work fully mapped out as it is now. Thirty-seven years ago we would not have imagined creating a worldwide network of stations and an archive of more than 8000 hours of deep dialogues with some of the world's most visionary wisdom leaders, including Joseph Campbell, (well before Bill Moyers "Power of Myth" came out) or, Dr. Andy Weil in the 1970s when he was still traipsing the jungles of the Yucatan, looking for shamans and natural herbs and plants. Also in the early 1970s we first began interviewing R. Buckminster Fuller, affectionately called "Bucky," who first coined the phrase, "Space Ship Earth," and was the creator of the geodesic dome. It is such a privilege to be part of such conversations with these pilgrims of possibility, and to be able to share them so widely with others. Often people ask me to share some of the wisdom I've gained from doing this work for so long, and I've come up with four guiding keys for my life:
The first key – Circulate not isolate – It is important to get out of the house and rub shoulders with life. The mainstream media will not keep us informed, nor help us move forward in our life purpose. They broadcast, as if in one continuous loop, a litany of disasters, downturns, and miseries. This seduces us into staying at home, becoming paranoid and paralyzed. I suggest we go on a media fast from excessively negative reporting, that holds up so few positive examples of the many breakthroughs happening all around us. So, I say, get out and circulate. Great synchronicities can happen when you make yourself available out in the corridors of life. So, remember to circulate – not isolate. The second key - Stay curious- curiosity is an antidote to fear. – Curiosity is like the in-breath. Curiosity has a lightness to it. It lets in the light. The in-breath oxygenates the blood. It brings oxygen to the brain. It helps us to think better, to be more imaginative, which helps us to be pilgrims of possibilities. For example, we interviewed Joseph Campbell over the course of many years, and we experienced his childlike curiosity and sense of wonder even when he was in his 80s. When I start to catch myself feeling fear and contraction, I move myself into a state of curiosity. When I catch myself spiraling down I say, "pull, up, pull up, be curious, not afraid." I try my best to not waste my time or energy in fear by moving to curiosity. The third key – Be optimistic—optimism is an antidote to worry. The breath, like curiosity, brings our bodies oxygen, optimism is like the blood that carries the oxygen. If we are worried, we become tense. In fact, worry has a negative physiological affect on the body, as well as the mind and spirit. Through time this can be quite debilitating. Whereas, optimism is the life blood of our soul. These two keys, curiosity and optimism keep us healthy. Fear and worry is like contracting pneumonia. It stops the breath, which, in turn slows the blood flow, the brain is deprived of oxygen, and the blood becomes stagnant. Staying curious and optimistic will keep us healthy in body, mind, and sprit. The fourth key - Develop a circle of "Friends of the heart," friends who support you in your fullness. Humans are more intelligent when we are in the company of others who are listening deeply to one another. There is an alchemical change that happens, when we have truly been heard and witnessed by others. Having a community of friends of the heart is good for your brain power. Having deep conversations with others is good for developing your genius. We are more intelligent together. In these intentional circles we are being witnessed, and because there is such deep listening present, we can hear our own deep longings, hear our own deep fears, our own joys and gratitudes. In circles we learn not be afraid for one another. There is an African saying that goes like this. "A friend is someone who knows your song and sings it to you when you have forgotten it. Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused." When we're tempted to blame others for our situation, or to go to gloom and doom, remember the four keys. Have some fun with them.
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June 2010 Broadcast Schedule
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| The Broadcast Week Beginning Wednesday, June 2 - 8, 2010
Topics Explored in this Dialogue:
What if you stopped fighting your food cravings, and made friends with them? What if, instead of ignoring the shame you feel about the food on your plate, you started investigating it? Geneen Roth has waged war against food with the best of us. But one day, on the verge of suicide, she called a truce, and discovered a world of emotions and beliefs she'd been shielding herself from—by eating. Now, she explains how the stories you tell yourself about your relationship to food can reveal deeper truths about your true yearnings, even your relationship to spirit. She explains, "It's so important to look directly at these beliefs, because they're not just beliefs about food. They are getting acted out in the relationship with food—but scratch the surface, take away the relationship with food, and that belief is still there. That's something you're telling yourself, something you learned about yourself, deduced about yourself." In this interview she explains how making friends with your food can free you from your cravings—and help you replace shame with understanding. (Hosted by Justine Willis Toms) Geneen Roth is a pioneer in the exploration of food issues, emotions, and spirituality. For more than thirty years she has led workshops and appeared on broadcasts such as Oprah, Good Morning America, and 20/20. She is a contributor to The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Time, and many other publications. Her books include When Food is Love: Exploring the Relationship between Eating and Intimacy (Plume 1992) and Women, Food, and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything (Scribner 2010). To learn more about the work of Geneen Roth go to www.GeneenRoth.com
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The Broadcast Week Beginning Wednesday, June 9 - 15, 2010
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In this intimate conversation with one of the most intriguing thinkers of our time, Claudio Naranjo shares stories from his lifelong journey, and the teachers who molded his mind and his spirit. He explains the origins of the patriarchal attitudes that led to the violence, oppression, and greed that plague the world today, and identifies the consequences of our dependence on reason at the expense of instinct. His solution, though, may come as a surprise, as he tells us that a return to matriarchy is not enough. In his view, "It's not the alternative patriarchy and matriarchy, but the alternative between patriarchy and a threefold integration of values and ways of thinking that cannot become a cultural reality if it doesn't start in the individual. Only by beginning with the politics of consciousness can we transform the outer politics of society." Once again we're reminded that global change begins with each of us—and Dr. Naranjo's prescription for change will invite your inner child to dance. Claudio Naranjo, M.D., is a pioneer in the exploration of human consciousness and the Human Potential Movement, and is well known for bringing the Enneagram to the United States. He is the author of thirteen books, including Character and Neurosis: An Integrative View (Gateway Books 2000), The Enneagram of Society: Healing the Soul to Heal the World (Gateway Books 2005), and Healing Civilization (Gateway Books 2010). To learn more about the work of Claudio Naranjo go to www.ClaudioNaranjo.net
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| The Broadcast Week Beginning Wednesday, June 16 - 22, 2010
Topics Explored in this Dialogue:
At the age of four Nancy Rappaport lost her mother to suicide. More than thirty years later, as she held her own infant daughter in her arms, she knew she must revisit that early loss, and resolve the trauma that had haunted her for decades. Her journey led to revelations that now inform her work as a psychiatrist, as she helps her patients resolve childhood trauma of all kinds. Her insights help us understand the needs of children suffering great loss, and also guide us to gently revisit the various losses each of us has inevitably faced along the way. Dr. Rappaport explains, "There are implicit rules in families about how you operate. Children are remarkably protective of their parents, and may sense that somehow talking about the loss is an act of betrayal. It's not, sometimes, until you're an adult that you can look back, or sometimes if you have therapy or you do a lot of journal writing, that you can be reflective about the choices you're making, and how you want to communicate." The exploration, she tells us, can lead to a renewed connection with a departed family member, and deepen relationships with those who remain. (Hosted by Justine Willis Toms) Nancy Rappaport, M.D., is assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and since 1993 has been an attending child and adolescent psychiatrist for the Cambridge public schools. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles in professional journals, and the book, In Her Wake: A Child Psychiatrist Explores the Mystery of Her Mother's Suicide (Basic Books 20090. To learn more about the work of Nancy Rappaport go to www.InHerWake.com |
The Broadcast Week Beginning Wednesday, June 23 – 29, 2010
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What is the universe? Would it startle you to know that even the experts haven't a clue? Stephan Martin tells us that ninety-six percent of the universe is dark matter we can't see and don't understand. He sat down with leading physicists, spiritual leaders, and cultural creatives to get their insights on what we do know—and what we believe. In this riveting conversation he shares insights from every perspective—the questions that arise from the creativity of the universe itself, and the evidence that we inhabit a living, evolving world that is ever changing and interacting with our every thought. He explains, "What we're seeing is the universe really at play; there's a deep creativity and a profound sense of play, that doesn't fit into our equations: doesn't fit into our mechanical laws about what it can and cannot do—it's much more spontaneous, much more creative than that, and we're just seeing the tip of the iceberg. It's really a very profound mystery." His findings will leave you with a renewed awareness of your connection with every tree, each soaring eagle, the silent stars, and the emerging future that awaits you. Stephan Martin, M.S., has taught astronomy and physics at U.S. colleges for more than twenty years, and is a renowned specialist in extragalactic astronomy and the study of dark matter. He has published articles spanning several disciplines, from observational astronomy to transpersonal psychology and indigenous shamanism. He is the author of Cosmic Conversations: Dialogues on the Nature of the Universe and the Search for Reality (New Page Books 2009).To learn more about the work of Stephan Martin go to www.CosmicConversations.org
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| The Broadcast Week Beginning Wednesday, June 30 - July 6, 2010
Topics Explored in this Dialogue:
Andrew Bienkowski grew up in Siberia, his family exiled by the Communist regime. In a life that began with nothing, living on soup made from discarded potato peelings, he learned that true wealth and happiness come from giving, and made his way observing the true value of gratitude, forgiveness, and understanding. With great humility and a smile, he weaves his plain-spoken wisdom with stories of survival and relationship, and the reminder that the things that really matter are available to each of us, every hour of every day. And of course, even the darkest days have their treasures to offer. As Mr. Bienkowski explains, "It's easy to be grateful for those things that are good. It's the very difficult, painful, awful experiences that are probably the most valuable because they teach us the most important lessons." And besides, he says, "We place too much emphasis in this culture on materialism, material possessions. When I look back on seventy-five years of my life, I can remember so many wealthy people who were very unhappy, and so many very poor people who were very happy." Spend an hour with this simple, quietly joyful, peaceful man, and you'll discover a renewed understanding of the beauty and bounty in your own life—just as it is. Andrew Bienkowski, M.S., worked as a clinical psychologist for forty years, often connecting with institutionalized patients previously deemed hopeless. Since his retirement, he has continued to work as a teacher, lecturer, and hospice caregiver. He is the co-author with Mary Akers of One Life to Give: A Path to Finding Yourself by Helping Others (The Experiment 2010). To learn more about the work of Andrew Bienkowski go to www.OneLifeToGive.net |
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R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) Of the Universe
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Small Pleasures : Finding Grace in a Chaotic World by Justine Willis Toms THE WINNER OF 2009 Award in the Spiritual Books Category Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World by Justine Toms Announced at the 13th Annual Awards Event of the Coalition of Visionary Resources |
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Until April 14th, Spiritual Cinema Circle is featuring Thomas and the Rainbow,
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Thomas and the Rainbow: Maire (Connie Nielsen) transforms an orphan boy’s world when she brings him to live in her small island village, off the coast of Ireland. Her reticent husband Alec (Aidan Quinn) can barely hide his disappointment when he meets the frail, shy eight-year-old. Undiscouraged, Maire introduces Thomas (John Bell) to the wonders of his new world, and shows him that you can find magic anywhere — if you really look.
Act As If: One woman’s secret to winning at life is to “act as if,” which transforms her from a feisty blue-collar Boston kid into Harvard’s championship basketball coach. Kathy Delaney-Smith inspires on and off the court, demonstrating the power of the mind to overcome any obstacle, including her own life-threatening illness in this engaging documentary.
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