Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke Unaccountability and the Collective Shadow | Living Mirrors #78
Jan 12, 2022
Delve into the origins of collective suffering and how fear shapes societal structures. Discover the balance between order and disorder, emphasizing the importance of healing practices like trauma recovery and psychedelic therapy. Explore the cultural shift towards unaccountability and individualism, and the need for personal responsibility to tackle environmental and social issues. Uncover how psychedelics might play a role in addressing these problems and fostering a more interconnected society.
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Order vs. Disorder
- Societal obsession with order suppresses the inevitable reality of disorder, like death and decay.
- This repression leads to a collective shadow and neurotic behaviors, hindering wisdom and healthy living.
The Collective Shadow
- Repressing disorder creates a collective shadow, influencing cultural norms and taboos.
- This shadow, coupled with our interconnectedness, can turn cultures into toxic spill sites, impacting others.
Interconnectedness and Care
- Healthy individuals, without large shadows, possess the capacity to care for others, creating a reciprocal support network.
- Fear and trauma can disrupt this balance, shifting focus towards self-preservation at the expense of relationships.