Lifeworlds Soulfire Sessions I: with Daniel Schmachtenberger
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Mar 19, 2024 
Daniel Schmachtenberger, a social philosopher and founding director of the Civilisation Research Institute, dives deep into intriguing topics. He discusses the psychological and metaphysical dimensions of the metacrisis, including fragmented consciousness and the balance of intellect and emotion. The conversation touches on the sacredness of interconnectedness and the significance of community, while also exploring the beauty-truth-meaning relationship. Schmachtenberger encourages cultivating curiosity in youth, emphasizing the role of creativity in healing and fostering genuine connections.
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Fragmented Consciousness and Harm
- Fragmented consciousness causes human-induced suffering by separating reality into isolated parts.
- This disconnection leads to environmental harm and social conflict through ignoring interconnectedness.
Feel Before You Think
- Always ground your thinking in deep feeling to align actions with what you truly serve.
- Sense deeply before sense-making; emotion is essential for meaningful understanding.
Factory Farm Experience Ignites Activism
- Daniel’s exposure to factory farms as a child deeply sensitized him to suffering and fueled his activism.
- This painful realization led him to channel his feelings into systemic change work rather than despair.