Humans have been accessing inner images since pre-historic times when tribes painted visions onto cave walls. Psychologist David Premack writes, “The original and basic unit of mental activity, which remains the psyche’s preferred way of operating, is the image.” And in the case of every scientific discovery which has been researched carefully, it has been [ Read more … ]
Social Change
We need to create space for transformation
Spaces instigate transformation. During the civil rights movement, black churches were instrumental in creating change because they provided “free spaces” for people to meet. Churches were the places where people could come together to inspire one another, plot strategy, and catalyze change. Without those free spaces, the civil rights movement might not have happened. I [ Read more … ]
It’s medically proven that our brains make stuff up. Maybe trust the heart?
Our brains make stuff up. Confabulation is a medical term that refers to “the production or creation of false or erroneous memories without the intent to deceive.” (You could call it “honest lying.”) In other words, we humans can share false stories, genuinely believing they are true. from Confabulation: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals [ Read more … ]
Starts September 22! Entering Visionary Space Shamanic Pilgrimage
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Online shamanic pilgrimage for artists, visionaries, healers, social change agents, mystics & scholars of the non-ordinary. Thursdays September 22nd, 29th, and October 6th 11 am – 1 pm PDT / 2 – 4 pm EDT / 7 – 9 pm UK / 4 am – 6 am (Friday) AEST $217 includes recordings, ebook, [ Read more … ]
When you don’t fit in it means you’re creating something bigger than the norm
“The place in which I’ll fit will not exist until I make it.” ~ James Baldwin (1924-1987) Frank Zappa said, Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” Let’s make places where the oddballs fit. And change the world.