Sunday, May 13, 2018 By Terry Patten, Truthout | Op-Ed It's become a truism, a cliché, to point out something truly remarkable: Human civilization is in the midst of an existential crisis. The ecology of the living Earth -- long pushed beyond its sustainable capacities -- has issued a near-future-stamped "change-or-face-eviction" notice to humankind. Meanwhile, many other human systems -- social, political and cultural -- are simultaneously in crisis. Economic inequality is becoming ever …
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It's time for evolutionary action.
My name is Terry Patten and I am dedicated to serving the future of life on Earth at a time when we can’t take anything for granted. My purpose is to catalyze an extraordinary new wave of human flourishing by convening integral conversations and leading communities of evolutionary practice.
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A long, deep conversation on Beezone
A long, deep conversation on Beezone about the spiritual context and implications of my work. We delve into my spiritual history and some nuanced philosophical and spiritual distinctions that will be of interest to serious, longtime practitioners. Enjoy! …
A Call to Yin Leadership
Recently I was interviewed by Sister Jenna on America Meditating Radio. Sister Jenna is an award-winning spiritual leader, founder of the Meditation Museums and, like me, a part of Deepak Chopra's Evolutionary Leaders Group. The interview starts at the 10 minute mark. I think you'll enjoy this surprisingly deep conversation. In particular, Sister Jenna asked me about “yin leadership”, a topic which I explore in my recent book, A New Republic of the Heart: An Ethos for Revolutionaries. I …