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Releasing Our Cherished Notions and Uniting in Radical Collaboration
Conversations, Holomovement, purposeIn my previous article, we explored how we can embody genuine love by releasing and healing our trauma and grievances. Parallel to this important practice of healing our hearts, we must also consider how to liberate our minds from habitu...
A Journey from Grievance to Love
Conversations, evolutionary love, Holomovement, karma, karmic field, purposeOver the past year, I have been co-editing with Jill Robinson the anthology, “The Holomovement; Embracing Our Collective Purpose to Unite Humanity.” The book will be launched in March to coincide with an event in Sedona, AZ to ignite...
The New Answers and the Power of Purpose
ConversationsLaszlo states, that many people, including even scientists, do not see what they do not believe. Let’s address this lack of belief in order to better understand if there is something new in the field that we are simply not seeing....
Choosing Earth and Embracing the Collective Heroic Journey
Uncategorized, Choosing Earth, Duane Elgin, HolomovementBy reframing the context of what has long been defined as a “hero’s journey,” we can provide the stories and living examples of collaboration necessary to change the world....
Giving Thanks for Terry Patten, Evolutionary Leader and Dear Friend
Conversations, New Republic of the Heart, Terry PattenThis Thanksgiving, I extend my deepest gratitude to Terry Patten, a man of such steadfast stature in his love for humanity. ...
Holomovement, Holons and the Building Blocks of the Cooperative World
UncategorizedBuilding meaningful connections is a life-long practice. A relationship founded in trust, compassion and love requires one to give up a sense of independence to immerse their whole being in this energetic blending. This doesn’t mean we...
Finding Hope in the Holomovement
UncategorizedWe need a strategic plan. A transformative movement of this magnitude also needs a name to rally around, one I propose calling the Holomovement....
Personal Peace for Purposeful Social Action
UncategorizedNever before has there been such a sense of urgency to transform society and save our planet, and with good reason. Civilization is on a cliff’s edge, precariously balanced between a breakdown or breakthrough in our cultural evolution....
Living Your Purpose In a Global Pandemic
UncategorizedThe coronavirus pandemic has often felt like a collective, near-death experience at a global scale. It’s been a wake-up call to our fragile systems and way of life that’s shaken us momentarily awake to the present in every country ar...
Book Review: Quantum Leadership by Frederick Chavalit Tsao & Chris Laszlo
Book ReviewIn a previous blog post, I wrote on the challenges of leading and maintaining a healthy community biofield that inspires creativity and shared sense of purpose. It was an article with more questions than answers on how we can all embody ...
Creating a Culture With Purpose
UncategorizedLately, I have spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on the theme of “creating a culture with purpose.” In choosing that phrase, I’ve also put in a lot of thought into the preposition to use that captures my intentions. I ...
The Next Phase of Our Global Purpose Movement
UncategorizedI have been working on developing a coalition of organizations over recent years. Now it's time for the next phase of the Global Purpose Movement....
Building an Interpretive Community; The Challenges and Reality of Managing Group Dynamics
UncategorizedThis post is not so much an outline of definitive solutions for how to maintain a healthy and dynamic community biofield, but a way to spur an honest conversation about the reality of managing and leading transformative collectives....
Jumpstarting Cultural Evolution: Why Interpretive Communities are Key to Global Change
UncategorizedSetting off on your own as a solitary member of an evolving cultural group is daunting and often dangerous. This is why surrounding ourselves with like-minded people willing to embark on this evolutionary journey is critical for our...
Cultural Stagnation is the Crux of the Crisis
UncategorizedWhen we talk about creating positive change, we often look first at ourselves, our search for purpose and for how we can create a lasting ripple effect on the world around us. At the other end of the discussion is our need for a global c...
The Year of the Holomovement; What We Must Do to Make 2019 a Time of Transformation
UncategorizedWe’re nearing the end of 2018, and with any closing of a cycle, it inspires both reflection and a sense of urgency for positive changes in the new year. Personally, these past twelve months have left me feeling simultaneously more pass...
Purpose to the People! A Rallying Cry for Global Change
UncategorizedRather than being guided by the true spirit in our souls, we have become yes-people answering to the materialistic paradigm. The time is now to give purpose back to the people....
Putting Our Sense of Purpose into Sustainable Action
UncategorizedThe key is to help people find their true purpose and give them opportunities to put that purpose into practice. We need to take action now, before things spiral out of control....
Book Review: A New Republic of the Heart by Terry Patten
Book ReviewRestoring spiritual values within the foundation of democracy has taken on a new sense of urgency. How can purpose, compassion and spirituality coincide as a beacon for a system that seems fueled by populism, anger and greed? These are t...
Book Review: The Power of Eight By Lynne McTaggart
Book ReviewWhat if global change doesn’t require a critical mass of thousands of people to save the environment, inspire peace and move us toward compassion and cooperation?...
Balancing Agape and Eros Love in Global Transformation
UncategorizedAgape love is the core ingredient to nurture global transformation, but platonic compassion alone isn't enough to drive evolution and social revolution....
The Spiritual Rebirth of Democracy
UncategorizedWe are innately good beings, having evolved out of biological cooperation and into compassionate spirits, but we no longer seem willing to live according to our highest principles. To reverse this trend, it is time to re-examine what...
Book Review: Transparency by Penney Peirce
Book ReviewPenney Peirce's fourth book, “Transparency; Seeing Through to Our Expanded Human Capacity,” offers a solution for personal and societal transformation, not by left-brained logic, but through a spherical connection with all things....
Democracy: the Tormented Artist
UncategorizedThe fate of such artists and so many other great thinkers makes us take pause as to why our best ideas take so long in gaining acceptance......
Feeling Anxious? Try a Dose of True Purpose
ConversationsMaterial goods and technology can contribute to positive change, but only when there's meaning and intention. We are living in a crisis fueled by a lack of collective purpose, and people are wondering what’s next....
A Flickering of Hope for the Future
Conversations, Ervin LaszloWith the wisdom of the elders giving way to the determined action of the young, I felt profoundly re-inspired. I suddenly knew that the flickering light of hope was most assuredly ready to burn with the full radiance and audacity of hope....
Celebrating Change-makers and Coherence During Chaotic Times
ConversationsEvery day, individuals are utilizing higher consciousness to promote a much-needed service to renovate our failing systems and find coherence within the chaos. One change-maker in particular that I would like to recognize is Chris Dews....
We Have All Been Here Before (or Have We?)
ConversationsAs philosopher George Santayana famously said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”...
This Year, Upgrade Your Resolution to a Global Purpose
ConversationsIt’s the new year and many of us are trying to give up unhealthy habits in an effort to keep new year's resolutions, and I would like to suggest that this year we upgrade our intentions....
Singing the Transformative Blues
ConversationsMany of us are still lost in the swirl of chaos, wondering how much worse things will become before they get better. It kind of makes us want to sing the blues....
A Divine Feminine Rising
ConversationsWith women’s wisdom to lead the way, we are better prepared to heal the wounds of our past and create a nurturing environment for the future....
Fact-Checking Our Fears
Conversations“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” As we face the accelerating and tumultuous changes in today’s society, that statement might make some sense anew....
Junk DNA: the Key to Higher Consciousness?
ConversationsWe are forced to admit that we are only beginning to be knowledgeable of a small section of our genetic structure, and that holds a lot of potential in our evolution....
Three Books by Ervin Laszlo to Add to Your Reading List
Book Review, consciousness, Ervin Laszlo, jean houston, larry dosseyErvin Laszlo’s latest works are available and I highly recommend adding them to your reading list. Here are a few subjects I encourage you to explore....
Breaking Out of the Trance and Building a Culture of Peace
Conversations, Barbara Marx Hubbard, culture of peace, evolutionary shift, new paradigm populism, slide, urban tranceThe lasting positive changes we are seeking must come from a deep commitment to snap our fingers and break out of our trance, and stay awake and aware of the new paradigm patterns pushing us to an evolved level of being....
A New Paradigm of Populism with Purpose
Conversations, collective purpose, emergent norm, paradigm, populism, purpose, slide, transformative movementsThis is the kind of populism that represents the emergent norm of our highest human values, representing the altruistic nature of our species at its best....
Waking Up, Growing Up and Cleaning Up for a Transformed Civilization
Conversations, colorado synergy forum, critical mass, deliberately developmental organizations, global purpose movement, Ken Wilber, slide, spiral dynamics, transformation, transitionWe're a part of a transformation that we all have a responsibility to uphold. As a result of waking up, growing up, and cleaning up, I believe we'll reach a critical mass to achieve our transition....
Conscious Evolution Arises from the Meeting of Spirit and Matter
Conversations, colorado synergy forum, consciousness, cosmic, divine, Ervin Laszlo, evolution, high impact, high love, high tech, hologram, Peter Russell, slide, Source, spirit and matter, spiritual leadersThere is a dialectic process at play and in the case of cosmic evolution, the thesis is primordial consciousness and spirituality, and the antithesis is the material manifestation of the universe....
Conversations on Consciousness and Evolution with Ervin Laszlo
Conversations, akashic field, divine, Ervin Laszlo, evolution, global purpose movement, karma, nature of the universe, slide, transformative path, wave theoryI had the honor of meeting with Ervin Laszlo a few weeks ago. Not only was this an exciting opportunity to meet with one of the top intellectuals of our times, but a personal milestone to spend time with a kindred spirit....
Celebrating Love as the Driving Force of Evolution
Conversations, big bang, consciousness, evolution, love, slide, valentine's-dayOn Valentine’s Day, we are supposed to celebrate love. What kind of love do you choose to celebrate? Each of us, brilliant and unique, is held by source in universal love...
Naming the Nameless of a Global Movement
Conversations, Barbara Marx Hubbard, global purpose movement, Leadership, sedona summitWhen diverse groups come together in the co-creation of a movement, who does the movement belong to? What do we call it? How is it guided? And what is necessary for a movement to gain social traction?...
Collaboration, Cooperation and Community in the New Year
Conversations, 2016, barbara, catholic church, climate change, cultural condition, environmentalism, financial markets, global change, global purpose movement, grassroots movement, human values, inequality, moral standards, new year, Paul hawken, positive change, staying positive, the Pope, transformative shiftChallenges precede transformation and open our minds to creative solutions, and there are a lot of potential solutions brewing in the new year ahead....
EARTH LOVE: A PLANETARY AWAKENING at the 2015 Climate Change Conference
Guest Bloggers, amplified, Barbara Marx Hubbard, climate change conference 2015, collective purpose, compassion, earth, Ervin Lazlo, events, evolution, global purpose movement, global voice, intention, mobile app, prayers, United NationsBarbara Marx Hubbard and Ervin Lazlo share on their guest blog post how the strength of our shared voice will shine during the 2015 Climate Change Conference....
To Overcome Challenges Requires Understanding the Nature of the Evolutionary Process
Conversations, barbara ma, carter phipps, consciousness, crest, evolutionaries, evolutionary process, evolutionary wave, leap, shift, troughWith both of these leaps, no matter if it is through the trough or crest of our evolutionary wave, shifts occur....
Investing in Environmentalism
Conversations, achuar people, amazon rainforest, bodhi center, environmentalism, greenheart transforms, lynne twist, Nature, pachamama alliance, planet, save the planet, social movement, spirit, transformative shiftThere is no “ism” associated with either religion or politics behind this movement. Perhaps the only “ism” that needs to be a focus of our conscious collective is environmentalism...
Lighting the Fuse on a Planetary Awakening
Conversations, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Cassandra Vieten, consciousness, Dean Radin, Federico Faggin, global community, IONS International Conference, planetary awakening, planetary change, science of being and spirit of community, transformation, transformative movements, Unified Field TheoryThe idea that material science is primary has been punctured, and it’s only a matter of time before the power of consciousness floods into mainstream understanding....
Honoring Our Evolutionary Opportunities
Conversations, evolutionary wave, Leadership, personal transformationI’m wondering how do we all arrive at a place where we can all feel a sense of confidence to take on that steep ascent on our evolutionary wave?...
The Outdated Story of Separation
Conversations, human consciousness, IONS International Conference, keys to transformation, Peter Dreier, positive change, radical inclusion, revolution, social movement, sociology, transformation, unificationThe narrative we tell ourselves is so important in fostering positive change. The old story we have been told is of separation, the new story is of unification....
Get Your Free Download of Transformative Tracks
Conversations, audio, Barbara Marx Hubbard, cassie vieten, CD, evolution, IONS, Julia Mossbridge, Marilyn schlitz, mindful leadership, pam kramer, transformationBy signing up for my newsletter, you will receive the link to download "Mindful Leadership," as well as the "IONS 16th International Conference Presenters collection."...
The Great Transformation and Why This Movement Will Be Successful
Conversations, blessed unrest, conscious collective, environmentalist, Greenheart International, Intergral Transformative Practice, IONS, IONS International Conference, martin luther king, moral justice, organizational charts, pachamama alliance, Paul hawken, planetary change, revolution, social movement, thoesophical society, transformationThere is a great cry for help for humanity and from our planet, and it can’t be ignored. That is the transformative moral-value base that is changing throughout the entire planet, and that is why this social movement will be different...
Rediscovering the Key to Unlocking our Full Potential
Conversations, adjacent possible, bhava, carter phipps, consciousness, evolutionaries, gregory shaw, ITP International, Loriliai Biernacki, neoplatonism, Siddhis, subtle body, Supernormal CapacitiesRealizing our expanded capacities and limitless potential as human beings is not a new idea. This timely reminder has stuck with me as a motivator in this ongoing pursuit for social change....
Envisioning a World Transformed; Making it a Reality
Conversations, electromagnetic energy, envisioneers, Institute of Noetic Sciences, IONS, science, thomas edison, transformationBy engaging with people currently working to create a reality that embodies the science of being and spirit of community, we can see we are already on a path toward passion, peace and prosperity....
A Meeting of Great Minds Thinking Alike
Conversations, Esalen, Falkirk Cultural Center, Future of the Body, Golf in the Kingdom, greenheart, IONS, ITP International, michael murphy, The Life We are Given, tim boydWhen Michael Murphy agreed to an evening event with Tim Boyd discussing their individual views on science and spirit I was certain it would be an unforgettable encounter....
Does the Individual Soul Contribute to Oneness?
Conversations, consciousness, ego, evolution, Ken Wilbur, soul, Source, transformation, universal OnenessIn order to shift beyond this current trough in the wave of evolution, our ego must move out toward the universal soul while simultaneously finding its personality within the universal self—not as a detached entity, but as a unique...
Drawing Versus Pushing People Toward the Edge in Transformation
Conversations, comfort zone, compassion, emotional intelligence, evolution, gratitude, Hubert Humphrey, humanity, Leadership, personal growth, transformationIf we can keep in mind compassion, gratitude and a sense of humility we can begin to help draw others outside of their comfort zone and toward an understanding for peace and harmony for the greater good....
What Does it Take to Create Global Leaders?
Conversations, cultural conditioning, evolution, global citizen, greenheart, higher consciousness, Leadership, pollutionAs global leaders, we must embrace the idea of being a planetary citizen. It’s time to create an ever-higher state of consciousness that offers compassion and respect to the whole of humanity....
Seeking Spiritual Ecstasy
Conversations, ecstasy, finding our purpose, Meditation, Nature, spiritual searchSeek your spiritual ecstasy! Meditate on a mountain or take a walk in nature, and do it on a regular basis. Let it fill your heart with joy, and let it replenish your spirit, for there will be times when you will need to draw on that...
A Film Review of the Theory of Everything
Conversations, consiousness, film, stephen hawking, theory of everythingAs someone who’s followed Hawking’s work as a physicist, I was hoping the film would delve into greater detail about his contributions to the scientific community, but from a broader perspective, this story is a contribution in itself...
Why We Need to Provide Our Own Shocks in our Evolutionary Shift
Conversations, evolutionary process, evolutionary wave, George Gurdjieff, homeostasis, neurological patterns, transformationWe can be aware of when we need to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones, and close the gap between understanding and taking action in creating our own evolution....
May True Peace Arise from a Global Culture
Conversations, holiday season, quotes, radical inclusion, Reza Aslan, world peaceIn our wishes for goodwill for the holidays and aspirations for the year to come, let us all make an effort to make our desire for peace to be radically inclusive....
Meaning and Mastery in Personal Transformation
Conversations, Aristotle, fair wage, mastery, meaninful life, personal practice, personal transformation, transformationMeaningful transformation through mastery is not achieved outside of our daily lives. Our practice must be integrated into our regular routine, and to be able to do this everyone deserves a fair and living wage....
Why Do We Ask the Big Questions?
Conversations, evolution, evolutionary process, human consciousness, purpose of life, transformationWe have come full circle, and that’s no end point, but only the beginning of discovering deeper answers to the big questions and thus learning how to be co-creators of the answers themselves....
3 Ways to Foster a Successful Social Movement
Conversations, environmentalism, Envisioning a World Transformed, greenheart transforms, peace-seeking communication, radical inclusion, social revolution, transformationWe must search for solution-oriented efforts, but how do we sustain our health, while also fostering a successful movement? It will require a shift in these three, key areas....
The Black Sheep Find Their Flock
ConversationsMany of the individuals that live on the island are “black sheep” in some way, myself included, in that we’ve been seeking something in unconventional ways....
Finding Freedom in the Objective Self
ConversationsTo transform, we must free ourselves from the mind games we play with ourselves and understand that our true self is not the personality of the mind with which we are constantly conversing....
What Truly Matters in Transformation?
ConversationsNo matter how much resistance we see to the this transformation of society, there will come a point when even the most recalcitrant among us will understand the need for a shift in thinking that requires us to use all those latent...
Scratching the Surface of our Human Potential
ConversationsNo matter how dire the current crisis sometimes looks, there is immense hope in the thought that we have barely begun to utilize the latent potential of our soul power....
Transformation from the Inside Out
ConversationsEach one of us has the leadership potential to build compassionate communities that will transform the systems of the world....
Moving Beyond our Vulnerabilities
ConversationsMeditation, personal practice and positive intentions are the important ingredients in effective leadership and overcoming the challenges attached to feelings of vulnerability....
Bringing the Blueprint to Leadership
ConversationsI feel very strongly about evolving our higher consciousness for the good of the whole. Why the passionate plea for individuals to commit to their personal evolution as leaders? Because the singularity is near....
Five Key Points to Consider in our Journey Toward Transformation
ConversationsI want to share the following important points to consider as we travel on this extraordinary path toward transformation....
What if We Realized Our Full Capacities to Affect Change?
ConversationsWhat would it look like to reach our full potential? How would the world be transformed for the positive if each one of us realized the infinite source of creativity, compassion and wisdom we hold within our selves?...
The Genius Within All of Us
QuotesThis quote inspires me in my transformative journey, and I hope it helps others find their inner genius....
A Heartfelt Message of Gratitude
ConversationsAs I ran, I dedicated the moment to all my friends, families and supporters. Thank you, from my revitalized heart, for the healing you allowed me to experience....
Finding our Home Frequency
ConversationsDeveloping our capacity to understand our home frequency allows us to function and harmonize with other field frequencies....
Who’s On First, and Who’s Leading?
ConversationsWho’s on first, or who’s naturally leading us on the way, is a matter of our perception....
Listening as a Leadership Practice
ConversationsThe longer I am in a leadership role, the more I learn that the best way to lead is by listening very closely to what people have to say....
A Rainbow Sheep Revolution
Guest Bloggers, Andrea DennisI knew I was going to receive a Permaculture Design Certificate, but I certainly did not have the expectation that the EAT course was going to make my revolutionary blood boil with passion, help me self-identify as a rainbow sheep, and...
Back to Basics with Peace-seeking Communication
ConversationsFor increasing numbers of people to join the movement and understand its impact, there should be a starting point with small intentional steps....
Highlights from the Sedona Summit
ConversationsAs I read through over 50 pages of comments from the group, there were a couple of common themes that were prevalent: radical inclusion and community building....
Transformation Must Start with Inclusion
ConversationsPerhaps the keyword in this shift is “stance.” Instead of always trying to stand for something, the transformative shift needs us to flow with everything....
Sharing Leadership Roles for Social Change
Conversations, LeadershipIn this redefining of effective leadership, it is so important for all of us to work towards grass roots change on a local level in every way we can....
The I Ching Gives a “Joyous” Answer for Taking Action in This Critical Time
Conversations, I ChingThe Chicago summer weather was in full cooperation for Greenheart Transforms' second annual I Ching Reading and Meditation, Aug. 13, led by Emanuel Kuntzelman....
Does the Transcendent Evolve? A Dialogue with Peter Russell
Book Review, Conversations, IONS, panentheism, Peter RussellIONS is a leader in understanding human potential, and I was enthralled to hear the presentations of great thinkers, but the person I was most looking forward to listening to was Peter Russell....
A Review of the Documentary “Pandora’s Promise”
Book Review, Conversations, documentary, nuclear power, pandora's promise, reviewRecently I watched the documentary “Pandora’s Promise” and listened to its argument for nuclear energy to ward off the environmental crisis. It’s a big shift in thinking to swallow....
Exploring Your Spiritual Blueprint Through Human Design
Conversations, astrology, chakras, human design, I ChingWhen you know which centers within you are active and open, you are better able to react and respond appropriately to the world's stimuli....
How Greenheart International Creates Positive Change
Conversations, Greenheart International, videoIn addition to giving talks and leading retreats, I'm also president and founder of Greenheart International. Learn more about our nonprofit in an interview I did with CEOIntroNet. com....
A Review of Evolutionary Enlightenment by Andrew Cohen
Book ReviewLook at life's challenges from the outside in can have a dramatic and liberating effect. I recommend this book to anyone seeking spiritual understanding in this time of transformation....
Shifting Our Perspective to the Big Picture
Conversations, big vision, Leadership Retreat, michael murphy, social actionAt our Leadership Transformed Retreat in Pacific Grove, CA in May, we discussed the disorienting dilemma we face as individuals and society as a whole....
The Driving Power of Evolutionary Love
Conversations, adam crabtree, evolutionary love, Rupert SheldrakeBack in November, I had the good fortune to attend a workshop with Adam Crabtree, the author of Trance Zero, From Mesmer to Freud and a highly respected psychotherapist. Adam spoke to us about the powers of trance, and in conjunct...
Leadership Transformed in 2013
Conversations, Asilomar Conference Center, ITP International, Leadership, Leadership Retreat, transformationWhat is leadership transformed? We could start by saying it is the emergent model of leadership that taps into the highest potential of our creative capabilities and is driven by our inner spirit....
Conversation with Philip Mereton on Healing the Karmic Field
Conversations, karma, karmic field, Philip Mereton, podcastInternet Talk Radio host Philip Mereton and Emanuel Kuntzelman discuss how the findings of science are beginning to support the existence of a Karmic field that may accompany, if not shadow, the quantum fields of science.
The Transformative Movement, Then and Now
Conversations, 60s, spiritual shift, tranformative movementThe transformative movement that is blooming today is a unique and passionate effort. We will find success only if we join together as one and realize that it takes a community in action to bring about the positive change we all envision.
Envisioning a World Transformed; A Day of Inspiration and Taking Action
Conversations, Envisioning a World Transformed, evolutionariesI got the sense that people were grateful for the opportunity to listen to inspiring stories, share their own and feel confirmed and committed to carry on in the future during the Envisioning a World Transformed event. It is with genui...
Soul-Based Leadership for a Transformed World
Conversations, Asilomar, ITP International, Leadership RetreatWe need to find our life’s purpose or life career, as I like to call it. This requires going through a very rigorous examination of our talents, our dreams and the reality of what we are currently doing. At some point each of us must f...
Be Good For Something
Conversations, henry david thoreau, New Momentum for Human Unity, taking actionIn other words, the norm up till now has settled on just trying to be a good person, i.e. don’t do harm to others. This is fine, but in our new consciousness we can do better than that. Let’s move beyond the neutrality of not committ...
Creating a Community of Cultural Creatives
Conversations, Cultural Creatives, Envisioning a World Transformed, Spiritual CommunityWe need to shed that ego-driven perspective and move into one that incorporates the needs of our entire community. This is a huge step, because we want to be recognized by our achievements and announce our personal enlightenment. In our ...
Why We All Need Emotional Balance in this Transformative Shift
Conversations, creating balance, I ChingIt is critical that as we experience the spiritual shift in consciousness that we remain balanced mentally. This means remaining present, open and emotionally intelligent. If we are to successfully evolve as spiritual beings, we must be ...
Shifting from Material Scarcity to Spiritual Abundance through Technology
Conversations, spiritual abundance, technology, wave theoryFor those close to me, my confidence in our technological advancements might seem very unlikely. While I might not be the biggest technology buff around and am probably the last man on earth without a cell phone, I do recognize that tech...
Answers from the I Ching
Conversations, I ChingOn a beautiful summer evening, July 23, Greenheart Transforms presented the second installment of Emanuel Kuntzelman’s I Ching workshop. Circled around the Adler Planetarium’s Spiral Sculpture, those in attendance enjoyed their picni...
Creating a Spiritual Community
ConversationsDon’t sit out there and wait to be a chosen one. Choose for yourself and decide that you are one of those that have been called. When you choose to make that decision, that’s when you reach out and find those around you who are makin...
7 Steps to Ecstasy I Learned at Esalen Institute
Conversations, esalen institute, ITP, MeditationI strolled up to the hilltop on the far end of the grounds overlooking the gardens and was just amazed at the rich, psychedelic splendor of the plants, vegetables and flowers. If there ever was a Garden of Eden, it couldn’t have been m...
I Bought a Bike! Enjoying the Transformative Path on Two Wheels
Conversations, biking, inner motivation, practical application, spiritual path, transformationSo, I bought a bike, but what I’m really saying here is that each of us, every day can make a decision to find our inner freedom, exercise our inner will, improve our life, develop a healthy habit and make that personal contribution to...
You Don’t Always Have to Listen to What the “Experts” Say
Conversations, follow your heart, harvey mackay, power of consciousnessIndividuals like Einstein and Steve Jobs are the first to come to mind as those who definitely went against the grain to follow their own conviction to change the world. Even Fred Smith of FedEx was told his idea for overnight delivery w...
Let’s Make Change Happen
VideosDedicated to personal and social transformation, Emanuel has led workshops, lectures and retreats with the idea that personal growth leads to a transformed society of holistic humans.
8 Transformative Moments in Ibiza’s Transit to Transformation Retreat
Conversations, casita verde, ceremony, Es Vedra, Global Oneness Celebration, hikes, Ibiza, Meditation, presenters, retreats, spain, spiritual, TanitReflecting on a successful Transit to Transformation spiritual retreat in Ibiza, Spain, there were many incredible moments that made this experience very special. I thought I would share eight memories that stand out.
The most important moment in all of human history
Conversations, evolution of consciousness, mayan calendar, Meditation, take action, transit of venusLeading up to this momentous year of 2012, we have read, heard and seen many interpretations of the Mayan calendar and what Dec. 21, 2012 means for humanity. This might seem terribly arbitrary to many, but all apocalyptic talk aside, I...
Eight Practical Points of Emanuel’s Spiritual Practice
Conversations, daily practices, eating well, Emanuel's 8 things, Meditation, Nature, practical application, spiritual practice, transformationWhen we talk of establishing a spiritual practice, it is important to understand that the word “practice” doesn’t mean converting to any religious tradition. Your spiritual practice is a daily routine you commit to that promotes po...
Creating Your Sacred Place; A Top Ten List of Emanuel’s Favorite Spiritual Spaces
Conversations, 2012, Emanuel Kuntzelman, energy, feminine energy, fire, Ibiza, madrid, masculine energy, maya, sacred spaces, sedona, spiritual searchFinding your personal sacred place or space is a critical part of the spiritual practice. Having a location that allows you to find inner peace, and therefore, present moment awareness, gives you an opportunity to take in the spirit of t...
Rediscovering Oneness in Gaia
Conversations, consciousness, earth, Emanuel Kuntzelman, gaia, measuring the immeasurable, Nature, spirit in natureIn this era of new beginnings, taking into consideration the inevitable shift from the material to the spiritual, we must also remember that our relationship with the Earth should change from viewing it as simply a material resource to a...
The Spiritual Essence that Connects Us to the Cosmos
QuotesWe need to have a total respect for the divine essence of Nature. It’s not just lofty words when we say we are made from stardust.
Join Us in a Global Oneness Celebration
Conversations, celebration, cycle, Emanuel Kuntzelman, global oneness, Ibiza, maya, Meditation, transit of venus, transitionIn previous posts, I have expressed my excitement for the shift in consciousness that this year of 2012, symbolizes. Even more cause for celebration, in my mind, is the Transit of Venus, that to me, truly marks the beginning of a new era...
Creating the Effect to Cause Happiness
Conversations, cause and effect, Emanuel Kuntzelman, emotional state, Ervin Lazlo, happiness, human potential, masami sainji, springAs we approach new beginnings on the grand scale of the universe, it is very important for us to take a look at what we can do on an individual level to feel empowered to create positive effects....
Synchronizing Consciousness and the Cosmic Cycle
Conversations, 2012, consciousness, cosmos, cycles, Emanuel Kuntzelman, entrainment, maya, transit of venus, universeWe live our lives based on cycles. From the seconds, minutes and hours, on up to the lunar and sun cycles that create our natural rhythms; we operate and synchronize within cyclical patterns. Expanding this idea to the universe as a whol...
Celebrating the Feminine Energy on International Women’s Day
Conversations, compassion, Emanuel Kuntzelman, energy, feminine, international women's day, mother earth, transformationIf 2012 truly represents a total shift in perspectives, and I think it does, then what is it we are shifting into? It is clear that we are changing from an age dominated by thousands of years of material influence to a more spiritual or...
The Spirit in Nature
Conversations, consciousness, Emanuel Kuntzelman, Ibiza, light, natural environment, Nature, oneness, sedona, spiritHuman beings are living, breathing animals and part of the ecosystem of the cosmos, just as every other living thing. This idea of oneness in the cosmos isn’t a debate, and not only is it not a debate, but I’ll go one step further an...
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Conversations, attention, compassion, consciousness, Emanuel Kuntzelman, emmons, gratefulness, gratitude, intention, memory, NatureWe understand why these religious traditions exist, its not natural to love a scientific law, but if you work at an understanding the spirit that is within all of Nature, the reward is deeper and truer.
Getting Technical About the 2012 Mayan Prophecies
Conversations, 2012, Carl Johan Calleman, Emanuel Kuntzelman, galactic alignment, John Major Jenkins, mayan prophecies, Meditation, Paul LaViolette, solar flares, transformational energyAstronomers around the world have predicted that 2012 will likely be one of the worst years for solar radiation. The cycles of the sun’s activity are quite predictable and 2012 is definitely going to be an active one. This has, in ...
The Most Important Year in Our Lifetime
Conversations, 2012, Dec. 21, Emanuel Kuntzelman, evolutionary cycle, galactic alignment, joseph campbell, mayan prophecies, singular moment, transformation, wave theoryIn both the literal and symbolic sense, we are living in a time of great evolutionary change, and in my opinion, we can’t really talk about what the year 2012 means for us as a global community without addressing the Mayan calendar and...
Advice for the New Year: Be Wise, Be Joyous
Conversations, 2012, book club, Emanuel Kuntzelman, george leonard, greenheart, joseph campbell, new year, transforms, wisdomAt the close of 2011, the Greenheart Transforms book club participated in a wisdom gift exchange, sharing quotes, books and ideas. Inspired by that evening, I thought I would also share some words of wisdom from various people who have b...
The Big Lie: “If you’re hard on yourself then you’re a better person.”
Conversations, Emanuel Kuntzelman, hardwiring the brain, negative, positive, Rick Hansen, socialization, take in the goodIn the workshop I did last summer with Rick Hanson, he talked about retaining the positive, and discussed the idea that the reason why the negative impacts us more than the positive might be due as much to cultural conditioning as it is ...
A Retreat to Remember: Transit to Transformation 2012
Conversations, Emanuel Kuntzelman, geomancy, greenheart, Ibiza, island, retreat, spain, spiritualJoin us for a trip through time and the experience of a life time in Ibiza. Find spiritual transformation in the beautiful surroundings of the island life in this June 2012 retreat led by Emanuel Kuntzelman.
Finding Inner Peace in the Frenzy of the Holiday Season
Conversations, calm, Emanuel Kuntzelman, gift-giving, holiday season, love, meditate, spiritualWe all enter the holiday season with the best of intentions of holiday cheer and stress free engagement with loved ones, only to see ourselves somewhat overwhelmed by the frenzy and fury of the season. Instead of the consumer focus on wi...
The Power of One Becomes the Power of Many
Conversations, Emanuel Kuntzelman, global crisis, individualism, social action, transformationThe awe and wonder is no longer about individual essence, but rather, about collective power. As we share our visions and join forces, we see that the power of One, becomes the power of Many and adds up to far more than the sum of indivi...
Opening Our Minds to Bring Order Out of Chaos
Conversations, consciousness, Emanuel Kuntzelman, global good, humanity, molecular system, prigogine, social valuesJust as an individual must be open minded to open the doors to personal transformation, so must a society be open-minded to transform our social systems. To do this requires a change of attitude in relation to our values and loyalty to a...
Moving From Descartes to Ubuntu Philsophy
Conversations, descartes, Emanuel Kuntzelman, enlightenment, transformation, ubuntu philosophyIt is important to emphasize that I’m not in any way asking anyone to stop their any personal work when I say we must focus on the good of the whole. The fact that we must begin shifting our focus from Descartes’s “I think therefor...