What is a Good Life?

What is a Good Life? #100 - Living In Mutual Solidarity with Cormac Russell

Dec 10, 2024
In this enlightening conversation, Cormac Russell, a social explorer and author, shares his extensive experience in community development across 35 countries. He reflects on the importance of shifting from 'doing' to 'being', emphasizing genuine solidarity over misguided self-help efforts. Cormac challenges the idea of individualism, advocating for recognizing the interconnectedness of communities. He also encourages listeners to channel their emotions into meaningful actions, ultimately awakening to the deeper value of community connections.
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ANECDOTE

Path to Community Development

  • Cormac Russell considered becoming a priest but realized it wasn't his path.
  • This led him to question his vocation and focus on 'being' over 'doing'.
INSIGHT

Being Over Doing

  • Shifting from 'doing' to 'being' involves a transition from intellectual understanding to embodied experience.
  • This shift is a gradual process of 'dropping' into a felt sense of purpose.
ANECDOTE

Early Influences

  • Growing up in rural Ireland, Cormac Russell was drawn to those who helped others.
  • Limited by his exposure to helping professions, he initially considered priesthood.
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