SENSESPACE

I went on a conversational journey with the eccentric and insightful Daniel Simpson through hash smoking Indian yogis, the history of meditation, 'woo woo', 'McMindfulness', Tantra and Spiritual Bypass. We explored how practiced living can empower us to 'be with what is' as well as the importance of embodied acceptance in responding to the Meta/Ecological Crisis.   Daniel Simpson is a philosopher and long standing practitioner of several yoga and meditation traditions. He has a Masters in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS and teaches as the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. He is co-hosting a Yogic Inquiry Retreat in Portugal this July. You can find his writing and talks at http://www.danielsimpson.info/    Jacob Kishere is the host of SenseSpace: a Platform Making Sense and Exploring Meaning in the Emergent Landscape. In this evolving space he will explore the transformational potential of conversation.  For more see www.twitter.com/@jacobkishere & www.medium.com/@jacobkishere.

In this conversation Charley and I explored the emotional and mental health challenges of COVID-19 as well as its unique opportunities as a moment to reflect. As humanity collectively steps into uncertainty and liminality, Charley guides us through the profound value of coming into personal relationship with the unknown through embodiment, vulnerability and authentic connection with others. We talk about culture and addiction, riff on the meta-Crisis, reflect on my own Corona freakout and why we shouldn't be so keen to go back to things as they were before this. Charley Lee is a Psychotherapist and the Neuroscience lead at Connection Studio: a social business championing the evolution of therapy, wellbeing and human connection. There he is leading efforts to integrate the latest technologies and practices in human potential with traditional psychotherapy. You can hear more from Charley at his excellent Instagram @charleyclee and find Connection Studio at https://www.connectionstudio.net/ Jacob Kishere is the host of SenseSpace: a Platform Making Sense and Exploring Meaning in the Emergent Landscape. In this evolving space he will explore the transformational potential of conversation. For more see www.twitter.com/@jacobkishere & www.medium.com/@jacobkishere.