The Never-ending and Ever-changing Dance of Being
The key note address: Spiral Dynamics Integral – the never-ending and ever-changing dance of being human – will focus on the ontological and epistemological underpinnings of Gravesian theory. Graves postulated that “the psychology of the mature human being is an unfolding, emergent, oscillating, spiralling process marked by progressive subordination of older, lower-order behavior systems to […]
Integral: Change, Communication and Human Niches
‘Change’, when often used in light conversation, is perceived to be a simple process within an organisation. However, change within any organisation is a concept that is complex and multidimensional. In the new world of work, change is so prevalent, organisations facing challenges of communicating transformation awareness to employees, and confirming management skills are at […]
The contribution of integral theory
HOW CAN THE INTEGRAL WORLDVIEW HELP TO DEAL WITH THE ENORMOUS PROBLEMS ON THIS PLANET? I. To understand what is going on in terms of the colors Understanding helps to not going under, not becoming over whelmed One can stand under problems, stay grounded on the earth, that is what understanding is about II. To […]
AI meets personal development
The Human Organisation
We present our research and work experience that is just about to be published in the book: “The Human Organisation” in spring 2023. To the audience of IEC, we will speak about following themes: – Introduction into our work – Overview of the four industralisations in order to understand where we come frome, where we […]
Integral’s Technology Problem: How Do We Grow Next
Integral’s Technology Problem: How Do We Grow Next The modern integral movement has been marked by late-adoption tendencies and the inability to innovate from the same ‘leading-edges’ of consciousness which we ostensibly espouse when it comes to technology. This tendency has endemic properties and must be addressed formally in order to support the involution necessary […]
Make Clear Decisions
After a decade of EcoVillage crusading, I have returned to the basics of a life well-lived. RecognizIng the neurotic mix of angst and ambition inherent in the proclivity to understand and address the meta-crisis humanity faces, I invite us to let go of the sometimes self-sacrificing and sometimes self-aggrandizing aspects of this endeavor and simply […]
Shadow, Sex and Wisdom – Integral (Hero’s) Journey
There are clear structures within the pathway of self development and towards awakening. The common aspect in all approaches is the confrontation with one’s shadows, the work with counter-sexual energies (Anima/Animus) and finally the deep dive into infinte wisdom, which often also is refered to as Non-Duality. This three sequences of shadow-work, integrating inner polarities, […]
Are we asking the right question?
What would Planetary Awakening 2.0 look like? Could it be that we are asking the wrong question? Could it be that the planet is already awake? All paths to awakening, inevitably reach a point where there is nothing to be “done”. And the realization that there was no “path” per se; that everything was and […]
Social Permaculture: Integral Tools for Awakening
Permaculture is commonly known as integrated gardening/farming, as it has traditionally focused on “Earth Care.” Despite that focus on the “exterior,” permaculture was always meant to be a whole systems approach to sustainable living. In recent years “Social Permaculture” has been emerging, building on the social changes initiated in the 60s, and going beyond the […]
