The "What is Money?" Show How to Be Fully Present and Radically Improve Your Relationships w/ Guy Sengstock
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Jul 15, 2025 Guy Sengstock, a teacher at The Circling Institute specializing in relational meditation, dives deep into the art of authentic communication. He discusses how circling can transform relationships by enhancing present-moment awareness. The conversation touches on the importance of revisiting personal wounds for growth and healing, and how genuine connections evolve through interpersonal dynamics. Sengstock also highlights the impact of technological changes on communication, urging listeners to prioritize meaningful interactions in a world increasingly driven by efficiency.
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Learning to Read with Dyslexia
- Guy Sengstock struggled with dyslexia and learning to read until age 11 due to both neurological wiring and his home environment.
- A special ed teacher used his right-brained processing style to teach him how to read, which made a profound impact.
Artists Pioneer Cultural Shifts
- Artists and poets lead cultural shifts by encountering the unknown and translating it into language and form.
- Guy identifies as a right-brained artist, appreciating that artists unveil modes of intelligibility not yet recognized by culture.
Childhood Trauma Shaped Empathy
- Guy's father struggled with alcoholism and rage, causing fear and confusion in his childhood.
- Their difficult relationship taught Guy acute emotional attunement, which later became a gift for deeply understanding others.
