What is a Good Life? What is a Good Life? #84 - Engaging The Heart's Wisdom with Wakanyi Hoffman
Aug 20, 2024
Wakanyi Hoffman, an artist of life and Ubuntu philosopher, shares her insights on integrating ancient wisdom into modern life. She explores themes of solidarity, compassion, and dignity, advocating for a relinquishing of control to foster personal and societal growth. Reflecting on the pandemic's impact, she emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with cultural roots. The discussion also touches on the evolution beyond capitalism towards community values and the joy of embracing life’s natural flow, encouraging a more connected and aware humanity.
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Reconnecting Indigenous and Modern Thinking
- Wakanyi Hoffman pondered how to reconnect indigenous ways of thinking with modern life during the pandemic.
- She questioned if there's a point where the "modern illusion" ends, recognizing the inherent indigenous connection to place within everyone.
Two Jungles
- Wakanyi Hoffman grew up near an ancient forest in Kenya, experiencing both pre-modern and modern environments.
- This upbringing sparked her curiosity about integrating indigenous thinking, especially while observing her children navigate the digital world.
Indigenous and Modern Thinking as Intertwined Processes
- Indigenous and modern thinking are intertwined processes within us, not separate entities.
- Increased awareness of these processes helps bridge the perceived gap between interconnectedness and individual disconnection.