Presencing, described as a stage within the Theory U Process as well as other contemplative methods, is the capacity to connect to the deepest source of self, which allows the future to emerge from the whole rather than from a smaller part or a special interest group. Danish sculptor and management consultant Erik Lemcke describes his experience of this process as follows: “After having worked with a particular sculpture for some time, there comes a certain moment when things are changing. … Read more
Forgiveness practices Different approaches for respectful letting go, reconciliation and integration
The ability to achieve forgiveness and let go of past hurts is one of the most critical challenges many of us face on the road to attaining personal peace and inner balance. Forgiveness can be defined as the decision to let go of resentment, anger, and thoughts of revenge as a result of a real, or perceived offense, hurt, or wrongdoing against you. Forgiving someone does not mean denying a person's responsibility for hurting you, nor does it mean minimizing, or justifying the act. It does … Read more
The Practice of Journaling Gaining selfawareness through a regular writing practice
Regular automatic writing can become a key to discovering deeper layers of our own being. It can help us work through difficult feelings, become aware of our patterns and habits and open up a flow of creativity. References: ● The Artists Way (http://juliacameronlive.com/) ○ Julia Cameron. The Artist’s Way: A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self. Pan, 1995; Julia Cameron. The Artist’s Way: Workbook. Souvenir Press, 2007. ● … Read more
Shadow Work Dark and light are part of us.
Human shadow is often seen as ‘negative’, because we tend to reject or deny or suppress or disown the less desirable aspects of our personality. But on the other hand: in these shadows are fundamental energies of ourselves that are supporting us to become ‘whole’. Shadow work is the conscious work to look on what we “are not” or “dont want to be”: on those parts of ourselfes that we cut off from ourselves. But: if we cut off a part, it still stays part of us and is lived unawarely. … Read more
Reconnecting to Nature Connecting to a bigger source
In order to care for the world, yourself and others we need time to reconnect to the natural world around us. Time with the seasons, the changes, trees, beauty and also the hardness of the world that has been our natural surrounding for thousand of years. At the same time, this solitude and connection to the outer nature is also a reconnection to our inner nature (and our inner changes of seasons) it helps us to regain strength and clarity again. References: Foster, Little (1999): … Read more
Nature Walks Finding your own answers in the mirror of nature
Threshold walks are simple, powerful and transformative experiences in nature. They are often best done in places where nature is abundant and strong, although that is not required. Even city scapes are full of nature if we look and listen carefully. What is required is to create a line or threshold in which to cross and then step across it holding an intention and expecting to get the answers you are looking for on the other side. When we step across a threshold in nature looking for … Read more
Learning from Failure Daring to face what we’ve defined as failure
Take time to reflect on past failures. Feel the emotions that accompany these experiences. Make space for these. This might lead to a deeper integration. With support, create a space from which we can look back at these experiences and place them in a bigger context. Notice insights and learnings. Connect to the original intention and see if we feel drawn to revisit the scenario, in the light of this newfound wisdom. References: Exercise: Facing Failure Exercise: The Truth Mandala – … Read more
Balancing Mind & Body The importance of balancing mind & body to relieve stress symptoms and avoid diseases.
Understanding what stress is and having a daily practice that balances your mind and body system. Stress is a response of our fight or flight system. This mechanism is very efficient when we face an emergency such as a dangerous predator; our sympathetic nervous system is activated, making all of our body alert by releasing adrenaline into our blood. However, if we go through a prolonged period of stress, the hormone released is cortisol, which in the long run becomes a poisonous to our … Read more
Attunement Bringing a group together consciously at the beginning and end of meetings, aligned to the highest purpose.
Taking a minute or two at the beginning of the meeting, either in silence with a few words of guidance offered by the facilitator, to pause and notice that we are in a new space; to consciously connect with the others with whom we are meeting; and to clearly connect with the overarching purpose of the meeting, can radically transform the experience of the meeting. A similar process can be undertaken at the end of the meeting, to bring it to conscious … Read more
Transforming Enemy Images Taking back ones own projections
There may be a good reason why people have built up their enemy pictures. Honoring these reasons while also investigating this enemy image helps to open oneself to interaction and also to integrate and investigate the positive qualities that hide behind the initial appearance and behaviour of people. references: Mindell, Arnold (1997): Sitting in the Fire: Large Group Transformation Using Conflict and Diversity; Lao Tse Press, Portland Submitted by Pioneers of Change … Read more
