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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- Embracing interstitial spaces and interruptions can lead to new and unexpected possibilities, challenging the obsession with optimization and the hero's individual journey.
- Reimagining and redefining leadership involves acknowledging socialization, cultural tropes, and historical influences, expanding our understanding of leadership beyond the binary of leaders versus followers.
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Moving away from the hero's journey and embracing fusion
Sophie explores the idea of moving away from the hero's journey and the obsession with optimization. Instead, she invites us to embrace interstitial spaces and interruptions, which can lead to new and unexpected possibilities. It's about fusion and connectivity, rather than the hero's individual journey. Sophie suggests that evolution and innovation come from the moments of blending, rather than excelling in one area.
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