UTOKing with Gregg Ep 84 | UTOKing with Layman Pascal (7) | George Gurdjieff, a Metamodern Hero
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Oct 14, 2024 Layman Pascal, an author and thinker, explores George Gurdjieff's revolutionary approach to spirituality in a rapidly changing world. He discusses how Gurdjieff's teachings can bridge traditional and modern developmental frameworks. Topics include the balance of intellect, emotion, and physicality in personal growth, and the transformative power of embracing negativity as a growth catalyst. Layman highlights the importance of recognizing our internal multiplicity and fostering cooperation over competition, enriched by Gurdjieff’s unique mentorship methods.
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Early Gurdjieff Encounter
- Layman Pascal's early exposure to Gurdjieff came through authors like Robert Anton Wilson and Colin Wilson, who considered Gurdjieff a key figure.
- Later, reading P.D. Ouspensky, a student of Gurdjieff, further solidified Pascal's interest in Gurdjieff's teachings.
Gurdjieff's Core Idea
- Gurdjieff believed most people lack true consciousness, operating on "autopilot."
- He emphasized the body, emotions, mind, and a "fourth way" to awaken.
Human General Intelligence
- Layman Pascal connects Gurdjieff's ideas to the concept of achieving "Human General Intelligence (HGI)."
- HGI represents a state of integrated awareness beyond automatic responses, crucial for navigating modern challenges.