197 - Bonnitta Roy: Lyric Culture and the Mentality of Crisis
Apr 16, 2024
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Explore the mentality of crisis and the shift to 'lyric culture' with guest Bonnitta Roy. Topics include the ledger function of the mind, embracing chaos and transformation, principles of complexity in living systems, personal disclosure, challenging perceptions of wholeness, and reflections on teamwork and transformation.
Embrace lyric culture for self-awareness and wholeness in relationships.
Move beyond the rational mind to perceive interconnectedness and complexity in reality.
Challenge centralized control and embrace nuanced, interconnected perspectives on wholeness.
Deep dives
Benita Roy discusses the Concept of Lyric Culture and its Focus on Wholeness and Self
Benita Roy explores the concept of lyric culture, emphasizing the importance of moving into a new spirit characterized by wholeness and self-awareness. She delves into the idea of disclosing oneself authentically, moving beyond the rational mind and embracing a sense of with in relationships. This with spirit allows for the recognition of the natural state and a shift towards a more embodied way of being.
The Shift from Abstraction to Wholeness in Understanding Reality
Roy introduces the concept of with versus of in understanding reality to demonstrate the potential for fragmentation through the abstraction process. By discussing the interconnectedness of all elements in existence and the fallacy of viewing reality through isolated variables, she highlights the significance of moving beyond the rational mind to grasp the wholeness and complexity inherent in the universe.
The Disruption of Common Misconceptions About Wholeness in Philosophical and Technological Movements
Roy critiques popular misconceptions of achieving wholeness through a singular, unified mind or technological control. She emphasizes the importance of understanding wholeness in a dynamic, interconnected manner, where differentiation exists without diminution. By questioning prevailing metaphysical assumptions and the dangers of centralized control, Roy encourages a shift towards a more nuanced and interconnected perspective on wholeness.
Embracing Disclosure and Intimacy in Relationships as Pathways to Discovering Wholeness
Roy advocates for embracing disclosure and intimacy in relationships as a means to uncovering one's wholeness. By delving into the practice of disclosing oneself authentically and perceiving others beyond words, she suggests that true wholeness is discovered through deeper connections and an embodied way of being. Through these practices, individuals can move beyond fragmented perceptions and embrace the interconnectedness of existence.
Invitation to Explore Lyric Culture and the Path to Authentic Self-Discovery
Roy extends an invitation to explore lyric culture and delve into the journey of self-discovery through the pop-up school and its offerings. By engaging with concepts of disclosure, authenticity, and interconnectedness, participants can navigate a transformative path towards embracing wholeness and understanding the depths of their existence. The opportunity to join an evolving community of learners and practitioners awaits as they embark on a journey of personal and relational expansion.
In this conversation with Bonnitta Roy we explore the mentality of crisis, the ledger function of the mind, our cultural habit of categorizing by splitting, the shift to “lyric culture”, the art of disclosure and abstraction and wholeness. Bonnitta Roy teaches insight practices for individuals who are developing meta-cognitive skills, and hosts collective insight retreats for groups interested in breaking away from limiting patterns of thought. She teaches a masters course in consciousness studies and transpersonal psychology at the Graduate Institute. Her teaching highlights the embodied, affective and perceptual aspects of the core self, and the non-egoic potentials from which subtle sensing, intuition and insight emerge. Bonnitta is the author of the popular Medium publication Our Future at Work. She is an associate editor of Integral Review where you can also find her articles on process approaches to consciousness, perception, and metaphysics.
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