In this enlightening conversation, Abigail Rose Clarke, a somatic educator and author of Returning Home to Our Bodies, unpacks the profound connection between our bodies and the world. She discusses embodiment as a path toward systemic change, embracing healthy boundaries, and the potential for our bodies to guide us in navigating pain and healing. Abigail critiques the wellness industry while promoting a holistic understanding of human emotions and relationships. Get ready for insights on redefining hope and upcoming projects like the Body Oracle tarot deck!
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Abigail's Writing Journey
Abigail Rose Clarke shares how her journey to writing was slow and organic, starting with writing about her somatic experience of whiteness.
Her book took about six years to develop while exploring beauty and pain in embodiment beyond political themes.
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No True Beginnings
Nothing truly begins but grows from deep lineage and interconnected histories like planting a seed in cultivated soil.
Our body holds unfathomable complexity that invites awe, grounding impossible hopes about future interconnectedness.
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Embodiment as Radical Belonging
Returning home to our bodies reconnects us to the earth and its forces, fostering deep belonging beyond consumer wellness.
This intimate relationship counters alienation and offers resilience in times of overwhelming external crises.
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Returning Home to Our Bodies: Reimagining the Relationship Between Our Bodies and the World
Returning Home to Our Bodies: Reimagining the Relationship Between Our Bodies and the World
Abagail Rose Clarke
Siddhartha
Herman Hesse
Herman Hesse's "Siddhartha" is a philosophical novel that follows the spiritual journey of a young man named Siddhartha Gautama. The story explores themes of self-discovery, enlightenment, and the search for meaning beyond material possessions. Siddhartha's experiences with various aspects of life, including sensuality, asceticism, and worldly pursuits, lead him to a deeper understanding of himself and the universe. The novel's evocative prose and profound insights into the human condition have resonated with readers for generations. Hesse's exploration of spiritual awakening and the interconnectedness of all things makes "Siddhartha" a timeless classic.
Abigail Rose Clarke is a somatic educator, writer, and creator of The Embodied Life Method. Her new book, Returning Home to Our Bodies: Reimagining the Relationship Between Our Bodies and the World, challenges the dominant narratives that treat our bodies as machines. Instead, she invites readers into a deeper relationship with the body as part of the living world. In this conversation, we explore embodiment as a political and spiritual practice, embodiment as a framework for systemic change, and how returning to the wisdom of the body can help us imagine and build a more just, interconnected future.
Topics
00:00 Introduction to Abigail Rose Clarke and Her Work 01:08 Abigail's Journey to Becoming a Writer 05:02 The Concept of Embodiment and Its Importance 07:45 The Interconnectedness of Body and World 13:49 The Radical Act of Returning Home to Our Bodies 19:11 Expanding the Definition of Somatics 26:24 Healthy Boundaries and Somatic Practices 28:50 Exploring Community and Boundaries 31:08 The Wellness Industry and Its Pitfalls 32:27 Embracing the Complexity of Human Emotions 33:52 The Body's Relationship with Pain and Healing 39:47 Language and Its Impact on Perception 46:54 Reframing Hope and Its Role in Our Lives 51:20 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
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