Our Lives - Our Topics
Deep Democracy -
the Science of Belonging
Can we separate our natural authenticity from the inner voices that criticize, devalue and shame us. Yes, we can! - and we can learn tools to transform them and ourselves through that process. We belong to ourselves.
Skill: working with inner and outer critic, transforming trauma
Intergenerational Relationships
Finding common ground between our ancestors, our elders and our youth.
Skill: facilitating and framing resolutions and developing anchors
Self-love as a Political Intervention
The politics of relationships and how to love yourself in the midst of things.
Skill: Dreaming while Awake
(Un)Learning
How can we access the deeper wisdom of our ancestors while understanding that this wisdom might want to manifest itself in diverse forms in the present? How do we heal wounds our ancestors might have caused? How can we become ancestors for future generations that support and empower?
Appreciating the gift of the Beginner’s Mind. Rank + privilege, oppression, controversies and habits, rules and the beginner’s Mind.
Our Ancestors - Us as Ancestors
How can we access the deeper wisdom of our ancestors while understanding that this wisdom might want to manifest itself in diverse forms in the present? How do we heal wounds our ancestors might have caused? How can we become ancestors for future generations that support and empower?
Skill: awareness levels and essence work
Conflict + War:
Yes to conflict, No to war. Let’s get there! We practice awareness-based conflict resolution skills to apply in our own private worlds and to facilitate teams and organizations. Through this, we change the world.
Skill: conflict work with red hot conflicts
Systemic Changes and Local Support
Role theory; how to work with systemic changes. International community of practice supporting local initiatives.
Skill: leverage in systemic problems such as sexism, racism, ageism, disability, marginalization.
Life is a Gift and Celebration
Kissing the frog – flowing with the stream of controversies. Your life-myth as a source of personal power, happiness and a positive force pulling you forward.
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2023
October 9-15

A Hybrid Deep Democracy Intensive Course