Deep Transformation

Growing Beyond Conflict: The Power of Polarity Thinking for Healing, Thriving, and Becoming Wiser with Barry Johnson & Beena Sharma (Part 1)

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Aug 28, 2025
Barry Johnson, a pioneer in polarity management, and Beena Sharma, an expert in adult development, dive into the transformative power of polarity thinking. They discuss how embracing the interdependence of opposing forces—like justice and mercy—can enhance our well-being. Johnson emphasizes that either/or thinking breeds societal issues while a balanced approach nurtures growth. Sharma reveals how polarities shift with maturity, making for a fascinating dialogue packed with practical insights on fostering understanding, healing, and wiser decision-making.
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INSIGHT

Interdependence Is The Core Unit

  • Polarities are interdependent pairs that form the smallest element of universal interdependence.
  • Barry Johnson frames polarity as the foundational unit showing how opposites need each other for wholeness.
ANECDOTE

A Personal 'Lightning Strike' Moment

  • Beena Sharma describes her moment of discovery when the infinity loop metaphor felt like a bombshell.
  • She says this insight became the driving motor of maturity and human development for her.
ADVICE

Embodied Infinity Loop Practice

  • Use the infinity loop embodiment to feel how two poles oscillate and self-correct over time.
  • Match breathing to the loop to experience how each pole's upside and limits naturally alternate.
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