In this conversation, I speak with Jocelyn Mercado during the Embracing Radical Change online event. We discuss the current state of the world and how we can allow ourselves to be present as we experience the full range of emotions from horror to hope. Jocelyn and I explore how we have a choice to turn away or turn toward the intensity and knowing that we are living in momentous times. I shared highlights from my book, A New Republic of the Heart, which I refer to as a metaphor for our times. …
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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.
A New Republic of the Heart
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Life is a School
I’d like to share a brief video clip I recorded recently where I explore the concept that Life is a School. Dramatic political, social, cultural and economic problems, international conflicts, ecological challenges and world-changing technological advancements are intensifying at the same time our humanity is maturing and blossoming like never before. Our personal healing, spiritual practice, and the depth of our souls are bearing fruit as we are recognizing now that all of life is a …
Integral Theory, Metamodernism and why Voting Matters
In this conversation, I’m speaking with Daniel Thorson on his Emerge podcast. We talk about the relationship between Integral Theory and Metamodernism, the use and misuse of irony & sincerity, and why we should vote, even if it may seem to be statistically meaningless. “Metamodernism” is exciting and new and significant — I’ll be sharing more about it in the weeks and months ahead. You can get a sneak preview of some of my thoughts in this podcast. Daniel is quite young, and our …