The Tension of Emergence: Thriving in a world that remakes, not breaks We’re not the Main Character- Composting the Hero’s Journey with Sophie Strand
Apr 18, 2023
Poet, writer and teacher Sophie Strand joins Jennifer to explore the limitations of the Hero's Journey and the power of fusion. They discuss neurodivergence, healing through small beings like insects and fungi, the concept of objects in motion, the value of intuition in leadership, redefining healing and wholeness, and embracing kinship over dominance.
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Sophie's Story
- Sophie Strand's early childhood abuse resulted in a highly sensitive nervous system and a connection to the more-than-human world.
- This sensitivity led her to appreciate maligned beings like fungi and root systems, finding parallels with her own perceived incorrectness.
Obsession with the Hero's Journey
- The hero's journey and linear thinking are deeply ingrained in our understanding of leadership and personal development.
- This model often emphasizes individual achievement and control, neglecting the interconnectedness of life.
Linear Time and Fusion
- Linear time is a product of alphabetic literacy, a shift from relational oral traditions.
- True evolutionary novelty arises from fusion and transversal interactions, not linear progression.