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Join John Vervaeke, Guy Sengstock, and Kyle Koch as they invite you to a transformative retreat designed to help you reconnect to the real—deepening your connection to yourself, others, and the world around you. They explore the philosophical, spiritual, and psychological concepts behind the retreat and how these ideas will be integrated into the activities. Guy introduces his 'circling approach,' Kyle shares his nature-centered practices, and John elaborates on the importance of dialogical practices for cultivating wisdom and meaning. The retreat will take place from March 17th to 22nd, 2025 at Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat Center in North Carolina and aims to help participants deepen their connections with themselves, others, and the natural world. Lastly, the trio touches on the broader cultural implications of meaning in the age of advancing artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of shared, meaningful practices. Reconnecting to the Real Retreat - Spaces are limited to just 20 participants to ensure a deeply immersive, participatory experience where genuine connection and transformation can take place. This retreat is a fully participatory experience, where John, Guy, and Kyle will guide you through immersive practices while engaging in them alongside you. Each day follows a carefully designed flow: Morning Movement: Led by John or Sara, starting the day with embodied practice. Morning Sessions (9 AM - 12 PM): John will lead transformative practices, including meditation, contemplation, and deep philosophical inquiry. Afternoon Nature Connection (2 PM - 4 PM): Kyle and Guy will guide participants through core routines of nature connection, helping to cultivate a deeper relationship with the natural world. Evening Practices: John and Guy will lead Circling and Dialogical practices, fostering deep listening, relational intelligence, and transformative conversation. Throughout the retreat, you will learn and practice: Wisdom & Awareness Practices Dialectic into Dialogos Philosophical Fellowship Socratic Search Space Meditation & Contemplation Yoga The Circling Method & Relational Practices Group Circling Exercises 1-on-1 Circling Sessions Deep Listening & Communication Skills  Core Routines of Nature Connection Sit Spot (Attuning to nature through stillness) Storytelling (Sharing and integrating experiences) Animal Forms (Embodied movement inspired by nature) Mapping (Developing a spatial awareness of the land) Bird Language (Understanding ecological intelligence through avian behavior) This retreat is an opportunity to engage deeply with practices that cultivate self-awareness, relational depth, and a profound connection to nature.  Location: Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat, North Carolina (ashville) Cozy cabins and shared spaces with mountain views Organic and locally sourced meals Access to nature trails, meditation spaces, and quiet areas Pricing: Private Suite: $4800 Private Lodge: $4500 Shared Room: $4300 Dorm Room: $4,000 *Includes food Notes:  (0:00) Welcome! Today's special topic is ‘Reconnecting to the Real' (1:00) Guy's Introduction - The Power of Circling (3:00) Kyle's Introduction - Embodied Practice & Nature Connection (4:00) Retreat Details (7:00) John's Contribution - Dialogical & Imaginal Practices (9:00) Socratic Search Space - Exploring Virtue Through Dialogue (12:00) The Meaning Crisis & The Need for Embodied Wisdom (14:00) Guy's Circling Approach (16:00) Relational Presence & Deep Listening (21:00) The  Existential Crisis of What it Means to be a Human Being (27:00) The Call to Practice Connection Now (37:30)  ”Knowledge is knowing how to solve the problem and wisdom is knowing what problems to solve.” (40:00) “Theology would become the discipline for the future.”  (41:00) The Shared Nature of Meaning (51:00) The Impact of Virtual Connection and Lose Connection (57:00) Rediscovering a Connection with Nature   ---  Connect with a community dedicated to self-discovery and purpose, and gain deeper insights by joining our Patreon. The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission.   Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships.   John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon   Guy Sengstock, the founder of the Circling method, is a renowned facilitator and innovator in the field of authentic communication and personal development. His method blends philosophical rigor with a deep understanding of relational dynamics, offering transformative experiences that foster genuine connection and self-awareness. Learn more about Guy Sengstock and his methods at his website Kyle Koch is a movement expert and facilitator of nature-based embodiment practices, Kyle has been working with Evolve Move Play for over a decade, helping people reconnect with their bodies, the land, and the deeper rhythms of existence. He integrates physical play, ancestral movement, and relational presence into his work.  Learn more about Kyle Koch at his website  

This podcast episode features Guy Sengstock, an expert in relational practices, who delves into the concept of circling and its significant impact on personal development and interpersonal relationships. Guy discusses the origins of circling, the importance of listening, mutual respect, and how these practices foster deep connections. The conversation highlights practical applications, including long-term training programs like the Art of Circling, and touches on circling's relevance in parenting and homesteading. The transformative power of circling is emphasized, showcasing its ability to naturally integrate growth into one's daily life, enhance communication skills, and improve relationships.   Connect with Guy here: The Circling Institute   Our Sponsors: - Caldera Lab is the leader in men's skincare and is here to save the day. Use our exclusive code KKP at calderalab.com/KKP to enjoy 20% OFF their best products. - GO to MagicBag.co that is DOT CO, and use code: KKP at checkout! - If there's ONE MINERAL you should be worried about not getting enough of... it's MAGNESIUM.  Go now to magbreakthrough.com/kingsbufree and get your bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE today!   Connect with Kyle: I'm back on Instagram, come say hey @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu  Fit For Service Academy App: Fit For Service App  Our Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth  Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod  Youtube: Kyle Kingbury Podcast  Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com - Gardeners of Eden site   If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe & leave a 5-star review with your thoughts!   We always love to hear feedback and are interested in what you want to learn. Reach out to us on social media!

In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke and Guy Sengstock engage in a discussion about relationality, grief, and the sacred. Highlighting their upcoming Circling into Dialogos workshop, they delve into practices for realizing our interconnected nature, inspired by philosopher James Filler's views on relationality as the essence of being. The duo explores how grief exposes our lives as interwoven relational worlds, leading to a deeper comprehension of non-substantiality and connection. Their transformative workshop aims to cultivate better relationships with self, others, and ultimate reality, addressing the sacred amidst the meaning crisis and moving beyond adversarial thinking. This relational perspective, both transcendent and intimate, offers insights into a more responsive and holistic way of living. Listeners will gain an enriched understanding of how relational thinking can reshape our approach to life's challenges, opening doors to new meanings and deeper connections.   Guy Sengstock, the founder of the Circling method, is a renowned facilitator and innovator in the field of authentic communication and personal development. His method blends philosophical rigor with a deep understanding of relational dynamics, offering transformative experiences that foster genuine connection and self-awareness.    Glossary of Terms   Relationality: The quality of being relational, emphasizing the importance of relationships in understanding beings and the world. Heidegger: A German philosopher known for his existential and phenomenological explorations. Neoplatonism: A philosophical system that posits the existence of an ultimate reality or "One" from which everything emanates.   John Vervaeke Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/   Guy Sengstock Website: https://circlinginstitute.com/ Email: guysengstock@gmail.com Join our new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   The Vervaeke Foundation - https://vervaekefoundation.org/   Awaken to Meaning - https://awakentomeaning.com/   Workshop:  Circling & Dialogos: The After Socrates Wisdom Intensive February 10-11, 2024 https://circlinginstitute.mykajabi.com/dialogos-and-circling-registration   Books, Articles, and Publications   Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground - James Filler  https://www.amazon.com/dp/3031309065 Relationality as the Ground of Being: The One as Pure Relation in Plotinus - Filler, James (2019). International Journal of the Platonic Tradition https://brill.com/view/journals/jpt/13/1/article-p1_1.xml The Relational Ontology of Anaximander and Heraclitus - Filler, James (2022). Review of Metaphysics https://muse.jhu.edu/article/872706 Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground - Filler, James (2023). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-30907-6 Religion and Nothingness - Keiji Nishitani https://www.amazon.com/Religion-Nothingness-Nanzan-Studies-Culture/dp/0520049462 Supernatural Selection: How Religion Evolved - Matt Rossano https://www.amazon.com/Supernatural-Selection-How-Religion-Evolved/dp/0195385810/ Indeterminacy and Intelligibility - Brian John Martine https://www.amazon.com/Indeterminacy-Intelligibility-SUNY-Systematic-Philosophy/dp/0791411745/   Quotes   "There's a sacred dimension to this that is trying to be born right now, because we need to be born beyond the meaning crisis, and the sacred needs to be born." - John Vervaeke [00:45:26]   "That's what grief is. There's a hole in reality because relationality has been lost." - John Vervaeke [00:47:38]   "The ongoing practice involves continually reaching into, and being reached by this process. This relationality that is also an emptiness is so important. It just seems like it's the most important thing." - Guy Sengstock [00:58:10] Chapters    [00:00:00] - Introduction to Guy Sengstock and the upcoming workshop.  [00:02:00] - Discussing James Filler's book and relationality.  [00:14:00] - Exploring the significance of grief.  [00:29:00] - The relational nature of being and wisdom.  [00:42:00] - Delving into Zen philosophy and Neoplatonism.  [00:54:00] - The transformative power of grief and loss.  [01:10:00] - Concluding thoughts and reflections on relational ontology.

Dr. John Vervaeke, Christopher Mastropietro, and Guy Sengstock unpack the rich layers of spiritual practice, existential philosophy, and human connection. The discussion moves fluidly from personal journeys to the theoretical frameworks that guide their collaborative work. The trio delves into the role of workshops and their impact on both individual and collective transformation. As the conversation unfolds, they touch upon the art of living well, the importance of relational dialogues, and the power of having a guiding 'North Star.' With a unique blend of academic rigor and experiential insights, this episode serves as an inspiring touchstone for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of life's complexities. Resources:   Dr. John Vervaeke: Website | YouTube | Patreon | X | Facebook   The Vervaeke Foundation   Circling & Dialogos - Workshop October 21-22, 2023   Timecodes: 00:00:00 — Dr. John Vervaeke introduces his guests, Christopher Matropietro and Guy Sengstock. He sets the stage for a discussion on the fellowship of spiritual practice. 00:03:32 — Mastropietro reflects on the spontaneous moments of dialogos he and Vervaeke had during their writing collaborations. 00:04:29 — The joy of the journey to discovery, as opposed to just the discovery itself, is examined. 00:07:46 — The structure of influential workshops is explored, specifically how they act as the core of other practices. 00:11:43 — John Vervaeke explores the dual dimensions of the workshop experience: connection with others and spirituality. 00:19:43 — Vervaeke unveils plans for an advanced course that foregrounds existential questions. 00:24:40 — Christopher Mastropietro explores Socratic ignorance and its philosophical relevance. 00:28:35 — Guy shares a personal story, showing how the practice has made each moment an opportunity for sacredness. 00:30:23 — John closes the episode, inviting listeners to join in their living, creative endeavor.  

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Guy Sengstock (Founder & Co-Owner) is the founder and creator of the Original Circling® Method. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men's Circle, which is still thriving today.  He is an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary. Many refer to Guy as a genius in both his depth of thinking and in his way of working with clients. His humor, depth and quality of attention allows people to see and hear those things which have always been present yet have never occurred for them. He wakes up every day with an insatiable craving to discover the source of life's novelty and can't help himself but to attempt to awaken this thirst in everyone he encounters. Through our conversation, as usual we get a little of Guy's genesis and what brought him to his current understanding of communication and the healing that this modality can bring. We go through a bit of my personal experiences of working with Guy through Fit For Service and the intentions and ideas behind the specific strategies put forth in Circling. Shoot Guy an email, go to their website, dive in and enjoy yall!   ORGANIFI GIVEAWAY Keep those reviews coming in! Please drop a dope review and include your IG/Twitter handle and we'll get together for some Organifi even faster moving forward.   Connect with Guy: Website: circlinginstitute.com  Email: GuySengstock@gmail.com Show Notes: John Vervaeke YouTube    Sponsors: Organifi Go to organifi.com/kkp to get my favorite way to easily get the most potent blend of high vibration fruits, veggies and other goodies into your diet! Click that link and use code “KKP” at checkout for 20% off your order! Manna Vitality To get the absolute number one mineral replenishment in my arsenal head over to mannavitality.com and punch in “KKP” at checkout for 12% off! Cured Nutrition has a wide variety of stellar, naturally sourced, products. They're chock full of adaptogens and cannabinoids to optimize your meatsuit. You can get 20% off by heading over to www.curednutrition.com/KKP  using code “KKP” Mark Bell's Mind Bullet This Kratom Extract supplement supports your cognition like no other and that's not just because Mark's a homie. Get some over at mindbullet.com and use “KKP” at checkout for 20% off! To Work With Kyle Kingsbury Podcast   Connect with Kyle: Fit For Service Academy App: Fit For Service App  Instagram: @livingwiththekingsburys - @gardenersofeden.earth  Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod  Youtube: Kyle Kingbury Podcast  Kyles website: www.kingsbu.com - Gardeners of Eden site    Like and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you can find podcasts. Leave a 5-star review and let me know what resonates or doesn't.

Heart-based leadership is an approach to solving problems, building relationships and creating flow that expert practitioner Marie Reig Florensa uses to transform individuals, teams and organisations.In this episode of The Coach's Journey Podcast, Marie describes how, during 15 years as a producer on live television shows, she became adept at living in the moment and honed her intuition as she navigated the “big live opera” of broadcasting.Marie shares her journey of self discovery and how she came to recognise the intangible factors – aspirations, emotions, imaginations – that quietly drive our experiences and shape our lives.She also shares a precious technique that you can start using today to unlock your own ability to lead from the heart, follow your intuition and be at your best. In this episode, we talk about:How we feed our imagination, and thus shape the worldHow to harness discomfort and drive yourself forwardThe real uniqueness of our own authenticityTurning to ancient indigenous cultures for insight into human natureHow to follow your curiosity towards beautiful giftsMarie reflects on the transition from being a creative problem solver to becoming a facilitator of regenerative spaces, describing the principles that lie at the heart of her revolutionary work.To learn more about me, visit https://www.robbieswale.com/, and to learn more about Marie, visit https://mariereig.com/.For information about my wider work, my writing or to buy my books, visit www.robbieswale.com.Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgTo support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/community. Things and people we mentioned (that you might be interested in):- The Berlin School of Creative Leadership https://www.berlin-school.com/ - Berkley Executive Coaching Institute https://www.berkeleyeci.com/ - Guy Sengstock https://circlinginstitute.com/about/- The HeartMath Institute https://www.heartmath.org/- Presence-Based Coaching by Doug Silsbee https://presencebasedcoaching.com/- The Four-Fold Way by Angeles Arrien https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/books/reviews/view/7721- The ‘journal' section of Marie's website https://mariereig.com/learn-more-about-heart-based-leadership/ BIOGRAPHY FROM MARIEMarie Reig Florensa is a humanist, executive coach, and heart-based leadership expert exploring the crossroads of human values, leadership, and creativity. She is on a global discovery quest to better understand and communicate what it truly means to lead from the heart, beyond assumptions and stereotypes.Marie supports creative leaders, teams, and organisations to fast-track their leadership development, unlocking their "best self" – the self in alignment with their values and soul purpose for positive social impact. She does so by means of tailor-made playful and artistic strategies that unleash genuine human connection, ignite creative genius and awaken self-generative learning. Her heart-based creative leadership coaching methodology is supported by expert practitioners' work, contemporary academic and scientific research, and ancient cross-cultural indigenous and spiritual wisdom.Marie has more than 20 years of experience working in the creative industries, in mainstream and unconventional projects, teams, and organisations. Her mission is to catalyse human flourishing, demonstrating that every small gesture is a weapon of mass construction and that our lives are our most precious works of art.

Join Dr. John Vervaeke, Christopher Mastropietro, and Guy Sengstock as they delve into the intricacies of the dialectic process in the context of virtue in this episode of After Socrates. Christopher Mastropietro, a cultural theorist and writer, and Guy Sengstock, founder of Circling Europe, both contribute their unique perspectives to the discussion. Together, they explore the work of philosopher Martin Buber and how his ideas could transform current practices. The episode also covers the concept of the I-Thou relationship and its relevance to virtues, discussing how a commitment to this perspective renews the commitment to treat virtues as sincere vows. Furthermore, the conversation delves into the role of errors in shaping our perception of virtues, generating profound insights about humility, openness, and the path towards understanding. Time-codes: 00:00 - Christopher Mastropietro & Guy Sengstock discuss the role of interest and commitment in the dialectic process, suggesting that it's more than just imagination at play. 01:20 - Dr. John Vervaeke introduces the focus of the episode - how Martin Buber's work could influence our practices. 02:00 - Christopher Mastropietro shares insights on how the dialectic process evolves with each repetition, reflecting on the commitment to virtues. 07:00 - Guy Sengstock sheds light on the importance of relevance to virtue and the ecstatic nature of universal participation. 16:00 - Christopher Mastropietro explores the role of interest and creative errors in opening up relationships and self-perception. 19:00 - The systemic nature of errors and their role in self-accountability and personal growth. 22:00 - Dr. Vervaeke presents the 'notice and variance heuristic,' promoting a humility-centered approach to understanding systematic errors. 24:21 - Implicit learning in recognizing patterns and the essential role of the 'WeSpace' for the Geist. 25:58 - Christopher and Dr. Vervaeke explore the relationship between the emergence of the Geist and the I-Thou. 27:00 - Dr. Vervaeke suggests an increased rate of guidance from the Geist as a reward for vulnerability. 29:13 - Christopher and Dr. Vervaeke discuss the role of error in dialogue and its alignment with Socrates' demonium. 30:00 - The concept of negative theology and its relation to the Geist is introduced. 35:00 - The group explores the relationship between speech and silence in Dialogos. 37:00 - Christ and Socrates are discussed as examples of reframing dialogue. 52:00 - Error as evidence of our finitude, promoting a deeper understanding of self.

In this episode of the After Socrates podcast, Dr. John Vervaeke, Guy Sengstock, Christopher Mastropietro, and Taylor Barrett delve into the complexities of human relationships, communication, and the transformative power of dialogue. The conversation begins with an exploration of the importance of relationships in human development and the emergence of practices like dialectic, dialogos, and authentic relating. Sengstock highlights the impact of modern communication technologies on relationships, making them optional and less necessary for functioning. The discussion then shifts to the epidemic of loneliness and the transactional nature of modern relationships, exacerbated by technology and social media. The participants also discuss the loss of wisdom, knowledge, and the maturation process in modern society, and how this has led to a diminished sense of personhood and a decline in religious belief. They explore the role of memory in the aftermath of a relationship fallout and the importance of shifting focus from minute details to a more impressionistic understanding of the experience. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the transformative nature of Dialogos and the profound insights gained from engaging in these discussions. The participants express gratitude for the journey and the connections made through the process, highlighting the potential of these practices to address the issues they have discussed. Time-Codes: [00:00] Guy Sengstock discusses the inherent messiness and discomfort of relationships and how they are essential to becoming people. [00:02:18] Dr. Vervaeke proposes the question of why practices like dialectic, dialogos, and authentic relating are emerging now. [00:09:54] Guy Sengstock discusses the epidemic of loneliness and how it drives people further into isolation rather than seeking relationships. [00:15:33] Taylor Barrett highlights the impact of technology and social media on the younger generations, leading to a forgetting or never knowing of what's possible in relationships. [00:18:51] Dr. John Vervaeke discusses the loss of wisdom, knowledge, and the maturation process in modern society. [00:22:30] Guy Sengstock talks about the importance of participating in the sacred and how it is linked to the decline of religious belief. [00:27:16] Christopher Mastropietro discusses the process of coming to grips with the fallout of a close relationship and how memory plays a role in that experience. [00:30:00] Christopher Mastropietro discusses the truth of a relationship and how it lies in the creative act of revisioning that relationship, not in the recorded details. [00:39:25] Taylor Barrett talks about moving towards wisdom in terms of social media, technology, and practices. [00:45:36] Guy Sengstock discusses the loss of organized religion and the opportunity it presents for a new kind of collective intelligence. [00:53:51] Dr. John Vervaeke discusses Christopher Mastropietro's articulation of a non-Cartesian, non-postmodern sense of doubt, which is needed in the current conversation. [01:02:17] Christopher Mastropietro explains the importance of a Socratic self-doubt, recognizing our finite understanding of ourselves and our ever-changing nature. [01:14:27] Guy Sengstock explores the structure of grief and how it relates to losing qualities of life and the future of having them. [01:18:21] Christopher Mastropietro talks about participating in the rebirth of what is lost and how it becomes part of the new person that one becomes. [01:23:26] Taylor Barrett talks about the transformative nature of the Dialogos experience and how it has changed his perspective.

 This episode of After Socrates explores the transformative experience of examining ideas and beliefs through the practice of dialectic, which is seen as the virtue of tracking the logos, a concept not present in everyday dialogue. The dialogue involves mindfulness and Neoplatonic contemplation, fostering feelings of brotherhood, comfort, expectancy and playful curiosity. Key roles of the scribe and herald in tracking the proposal and managing the interaction are explored, along with the role of virtues like vulnerability, courage, humility and openness. Trust in following the logos is seen as paramount. The conversation sometimes pushes the limits of language, illuminating the mystery of the logos, but deepens understanding nonetheless.   Time-codes: 00:00:00 - Christopher Mastropietro discusses the transformative experience of burning through ideas and beliefs. This concept sets the stage for the discussion, introducing the primary theme of transformation through dialectic practice. 00:01:07 - Dr. John Vervaeke introduces the topic of dialectic and the virtue of dialectic itself. His explanation offers a profound understanding of dialectic, setting a philosophical foundation for the conversation. 00:16:25 - Taylor Barratt shares his feelings of curiosity, excitement, and nervousness. This moment brings an emotional and human dimension to the conversation, reminding participants of the personal aspect of philosophical dialogue. 00:19:14 - Dr. John Vervaeke expresses his amazement with the depth and playfulness of his experiences with Chris. This reflection deepens the sense of camaraderie and shared exploration within the group. 00:21:07 - Dr. John Vervaeke discusses the excitement and security he feels when interacting with Taylor. This moment underscores the value of trust and safety in fostering deep and meaningful conversations. 00:22:10 - Christopher Mastropietro shares his feelings of brotherhood and comfort with Guy. His words illustrate the close bonds formed through dialogos, underscoring the relational aspect of dialectic practice. 00:24:30 - Dr. John Vervaeke asks for an overview of the steps, stages, and roles in the dialectic process. This moment frames the rest of the discussion, providing context and structure to the exploration of dialectic. 00:33:20 - Dr. John Vervaeke discusses the defining feature of dialectic as tracking the logos. This key insight offers a new way of understanding the purpose and function of dialectic, distinguishing it from ordinary conversation. 00:43:24 - Taylor Barratt and Guy Sengstock discuss the role of vulnerability and other virtues in dialectic. This moment highlights the personal qualities needed to engage meaningfully in the practice of dialectic. 00:50:45 - Taylor reflects on the limits of language to describe the state they're in. This moment of introspection highlights the complex and ineffable nature of the dialectic experience. 01:00:16 - Dr. John Vervaeke introduces the idea that dialectic is the virtue of following what the proposal does not say. This intriguing idea invites a deeper exploration of the nature of dialectic and how it fosters understanding. 01:07:16 - Christopher Mastropietro discusses the geometry and shape of a proposal. This unique perspective brings a new layer of complexity to the understanding of proposals within the context of dialogos. 01:15:38 - Dr. John Vervaeke and Christopher Mastropietro discuss the practice of dialectic and the I-thou relationship with a proposal. This moment further refines the understanding of dialectic, emphasizing the relational aspect of the process. 01:20:54 - Christopher Mastropietro discusses the emergence of the Geist, or the persona of the Logos. This idea expands on the concept of the logos, introducing an animate aspect that guides the process of dialectic. 01:22:01 - Christopher Mastropietro discusses offering our beliefs and ideas to the transformative process of the Logos. This concept encapsulates the spirit of the discussion, emphasizing the transformational potential of dialectic practice.

In this episode of After Socrates, host Dr. John Vervaeke invites his guests, Christopher Mastropietro and Guy Sengstock, to explore the intricacies of Martin Buber's 'I-Thou' concept. Mastropietro, an academic scholar, and Sengstock, an experienced dialogue facilitator, provide their insights on this complex philosophical framework, delving into its impact on personal relationships and human existence. The discussion illuminates the transformative potential of 'I-Thou' encounters, the primacy of dialogical relationships in constituting personhood, and the profound connection between vulnerability and relationality. Furthermore, it examines the significance of 'I-Thou' relationships in our interactions with inanimate objects and the environment, introducing an enthralling perspective on person-environment co-extension. This episode offers a treasure trove of philosophical insights for those seeking a deeper understanding of human existence and personal growth. If you liked this content, please consider joining our Patreon to support future series! Visit https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke to sign up today Time-codes: 00:00:20 - Introduction of guests and the topic by Dr. John Vervaeke 00:01:18 - Christopher Mastropietro's reading from Buber's 'I and Thou' 00:02:06 - Discussion on the 'I-Thou' relationship 00:04:00 - Guy Sengstock's insights on vulnerability and transformative encounters 00:08:48 - Importance of openness in dialogical relationships 00:09:20 - Dr. Vervaeke challenges the Cartesian model of development 00:11:00 - Amplifying the significance of dialogical relationships in personhood 00:13:23 - Exploration of dialogical relationships beyond interpersonal interactions 00:23:29 - Discussion on the value of environment and art in 'I-Thou' relationships 00:24:40 - Contrast between 'I-it' and 'I-I' relationships 00:27:06 - Concept of 'I-thou' relationships in relation to an end in themselves 00:29:20 - Dr. Vervaeke's insights on the arrow of relevance realization 00:31:00 - Exploring person constituting and Dialogos participation 00:38:40 - Dr. Vervaeke's question on Socrates as a sage and Buber as a prophet 00:42:00 - The intentional difficulty in philosophical styles to foster dialogue 00:44:00 - Effect of intentional difficulty in promoting understanding 00:45:58 - Difference between texts and tests 00:53:25 - The virtue of discerning voices and Socratic daimonion 00:57:06 - The metaxu relationship in 'I-thou' context  01:00:04 - The virtue of discernment and virtuous relationship with the 'thou' 01:01:06 - Importance of risk in unfolding relationships

Have you been doing your practices? If so, you should REALLY love today's episodes. We decided to release these two episodes back to back because the overall experience is quite unique! In these episodes, Dr. Vervaeke was joined by Christopher Mastropietro, Guy Sengstock, and Taylor Barratt in discussion, practice, and friendship. Welcome back to After Socrates! Episode 11 releases next FRIDAY, February 24th, 2023. Please join our Patreon to support our work! https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke -- You are invited to join John, Guy, and Christopher live, online, at the next Circling & Dialogos Workshop where we discuss & practice the tools involved in both Philosophical Fellowship & Dialectic into Dialogos. You can find more information, and register, here:   https://circlinginstitute.com/circlin... --- After Socrates is a series about how to create the theory, the practice, and the ecology of practices such that we can live and grow and develop through a Socratic way of life. The core argument is; the combination of the theoretical framework and the pedagogical program of practices can properly conduct us into the Socratic way of life. We believe that the Socratic way of life is what is most needed today because it is the one that can most help us cultivate wisdom in a way that is simultaneously respectful to spiritual tradition and to current scientific work.

Have you been doing your practices? If so, you should REALLY love today's episodes. We decided to release these two episodes back to back because the overall experience is quite unique! In these episodes, Dr. Vervaeke was joined by Christopher Mastropietro, Guy Sengstock, and Taylor Barratt in discussion, practice, and friendship. Welcome back to After Socrates! Episode 11 releases next FRIDAY, February 24th, 2023. Please join our Patreon to support our work! https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke -- You are invited to join John, Guy, and Christopher live, online, at the next Circling & Dialogos Workshop where we discuss & practice the tools involved in both Philosophical Fellowship & Dialectic into Dialogos. You can find more information, and register, here:   https://circlinginstitute.com/circlin... --- After Socrates is a series about how to create the theory, the practice, and the ecology of practices such that we can live and grow and develop through a Socratic way of life. The core argument is; the combination of the theoretical framework and the pedagogical program of practices can properly conduct us into the Socratic way of life. We believe that the Socratic way of life is what is most needed today because it is the one that can most help us cultivate wisdom in a way that is simultaneously respectful to spiritual tradition and to current scientific work.

The website has been updated. You can check it out and find links to The Dharma Journal and Make Your Myth here   In this episode we have Guy Sengstock, founder and co-owner of the Circling Method, a practice that focuses on deepening connection and understanding between individuals. Guy has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. Throughout the conversation, we explore tools and methods for communicating effectively and vulnerably, making sense of our experiences, and the mystery of synchronicity.   Stay tuned for the Darkness Podcast coming later this week...   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Not in His Image - John Lamb Lash Finite and Infinite Games - James P. Carse   Connect with Guy Sengstock  Circling Dia-Logos with Guy Sengstock The Circling Institute guy@circlinginstitute.com   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram | @erickgodsey Twitter | @ErickGodsey LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey   Sign up for my weekly Newsletter |  https://www.erickgodsey.com/   Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Apple | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj  

The desire to create meaningful connections and relationships is at the core of what makes us human. Today's guest, Guy Sengstock is a master of profound communication. He is the founder and creator of the Circling Method which teaches deep listening techniques and reveals a person's true essence and helps cultivate deep connections. The effects of circling are literally mind and heart changing and the technique is an incredible tool for any charged or vulnerable conversation, be it with a loved one, a co-worker or a friend. Guy has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than twenty years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is also an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker and visionary. In our conversation Guy shares how to be comfortable with who we are and how magic happens when we begin to listen with intent and when we are not afraid to show our vulnerability. This episode provides what I believe to be one of the most valuable skills we as individuals can master, as communication is the basis for every human interaction. In this episode with Guy Sengstock, you'll discover: -The biggest issue regarding communication today according to Guy...03:20 -How "I" is the most fundamental element of human communication...07:40 -Listening stops when judgment begins...13:12 -The history and overview of "circling"...21:08 -How Circling affects conventional communication for the better...34:12 -Circling and "unlearning" our engrained thought patterns...39:42 -The space of the unknown is akin to the space of intimacy...47:13 -Ways to facilitate communication with relationships that appear to be hopelessly stuck...51:48 -How to know when we're truly listening to our counterparts...1:02:40 -Listening inside ourselves in the act of listening to others...1:11:25 -Paraphrasing as an act of true listening, allowing the other to feel heard...1:16:12 -The future of communication in the coming decades...1:23:02 -Guy's best personal practices...1:26:31 Resources mentioned: https://circlinginstitute.com/about/ (The Circling Institute) Guest's social handles: https://www.facebook.com/circlinginstitute (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0XVjWQR0vY5pwteFhC2W0w (YouTube)

This conversation welcomes women's mysteries teacher Adriana Forte and creator of Circling Guy Sengstock for a dialogue in response to themes of the masculine and feminine, as they relate to each other in the context of profound interaction about what matters. Adriana Forte is a mother, developmental coach, facilitator and women's mysteries teacher. Guy Sengstock is a father, philosopher, and creator of Circling, a "yoga of deep transformational conversations". Learn more in the show notes @ https://voicecraft.io/masculinity-femininity-series/ Support the project at https://patreon.com/voicecraft

Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the Circling™ Method. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. You can learn more about him at the Circling Institute and on his YouTube channel.Topics include:what Circling is and how it came to behow psychedelics down-regulate culturehow Circling engenders psychedelic states while soberwhat it means to be “seen”why “intimacy is a function of your ability to tolerate anxiety”a mini Circling practice to try yourselfGuy's response to Curtis Yarvin spicy critique of circling This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetagame.substack.com

It's alarming how statistics show more people around the world are dying alone. In this Stellar Life Podcast episode, Guy Sengstock and I talk about how we can develop more authentic connections with the help of The Circling™ Method. Tune in!

In Episode 57, Gregg welcomes Guy Sengstock. Guy is the founder and creator of the Circling™ Method, he has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He is well-known in this corner of the internet as a philosopher, poet, and visionary. In this episode, Guy shares the story of how circling came about and then he and Gregg riff off of the relation between circling and psychotherapy, and the philosophy of circling and UTOK. Together, they circle around the concept of wisdom energy and offer some embodied reflections on how to cultivate it.

Host Michael Taft speaks with artist, bodyworker, and philosopher Guy Sengstock about the origin and creation of Circling practice, how the asynchronous qualities of new technologies have created a deeper hunger for basic human contact, the crucial importance of embodiment in communication, mindfulness of presence, as well as the new practice he's creating with Jon Vervaeke, known as Dia-Logos.Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the Circling Method. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men's Circle, which is still thriving today. He is an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary.The Circling InstituteContribute to Michael's Patreon or directly to help fund the creation of more of these podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“You want to know the secret of listening? You don't listen!” Not fully at least. This is what Circling founder Guy Sengstock taught my inner circle and I in a two day workshop that changed my life. The technology of circling teaches deep listening techniques that provide insights so transcendent and emergent I can only compare them to psychedelics. I have since used the techniques of circling in virtually every emotionally charged or tender conversation I have been a part of since. Whether that is something within my relationship with my wife, my friends, or my business colleagues. In this podcast we not only explain what Circling is, we model it on the podcast. In addition we discuss some of the tenets of philosophical fellowship and the Dia Logos method as taught by former podcast guest John Vervaeke. This podcast provides what I believe to be one of the most ESSENTIAL skills a person can master. Communication is everything, and this podcast will level up your communication skills exponentially. Circling Video Courses | https://circlinginstitute.com/pre-recorded-programs/ Connect with Guy Sengstock Website | https://circlinginstitute.com This episode is sponsored by: NUTRI SENSE Improve your diet, sleep, exercise and manage stress through Continuous Glucose Monitoring. Get $30 off any subscription to a CGM program by visiting nutrisense.io/aubrey and use the code "Aubrey" at checkout Onnit Get 10% off Onnit products | https://www.onnit.com/Aubrey/ Connect with Aubrey: Website | https://www.aubreymarcus.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/aubreymarcus Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AubreyMarcus/ YouTube | https://bit.ly/2DLctpk Join the Aubrey Marcus Podcast Premium Membership on Supercast and get all the new AMP episodes ad free, a monthly AMA episode only for the Supercast community, as well as exclusive content only found on the Aubrey Marcus Premium Subscription like guided meditations, breathworks and unreleased podcast episodes | https://aubreymarcuspodcast.supercast.com/ Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast: iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2G8ccJt IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3 Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh Android | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg

Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the circling method and circling institute. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups, and corporations internationally for over 20 years. He holds a Bachelor in Fine Arts from San Fransico Art institute and is the co-founder of the Arte Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men's Circle. He plays many roles including artist, philosopher, bodyworker, poet, and visionary. In this episode, we speak about how the practice of circling emerged, barriers to deeper conversations, what listening truly is, and how to transform conflict and judgment. 

The circling method can be used for deeper relationships. In our life, we all want to develop deeper and more authentic relationships with the important people in our lives. In this episode, Guy Sengstock shares the Circling Method with us. Through the Circling Method, we can practice deep listening and connect with other people. We learn how to relate with other people and have a collective development through shared intimacy. Listen to this episode as Guy shows us attunement and the process of fine-tuning it, along with a new and profound perspective on relationships. Become a subscriber for more videos to help cultivate presence!: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 ❂ About our special guest: An artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary, Guy Sengstock (Founder & Co-Owner) is known as the founder and creator of the Circling™ Method. He is also referred to as a genius in both his depth of thinking and in his way of working with clients. Guy has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men's Circle. Guest's website: https://guysengstock.wordpress.com/

Guy Sengstock Guy Sengstock (Founder & Co-Owner) is the founder and creator of the Circling™ Method. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men's Circle, which is still thriving today.  He is an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary. Many refer to Guy as a genius in both his depth of thinking and in his way of working with clients. His humor, depth and quality of attention allows people to see and hear those things which have always been present yet have never occurred for them. He wakes up every day with an insatiable craving to discover the source of life's novelty and can't help himself but to attempt to awaken this thirst in everyone he encounters. You can contact Guy at guy@circlinginstitute.com.

Today's guest is Danny Donachie, in what is surely one of our most original and eye-opening conversations yet on this podcast.Danny is a special talent who works holistically and understands the psychosomatic origins of pain and suffering deeply. His credentials are strong. He is a former professional footballer and, until this month, was the Head of Medical Services for Everton FC. He has worked with World Cup winners, Grand slam winners, Olympic Gold medalists and a World champion boxer.Following completion of a master's degree in leadership at the Tavistock, he now works with executives to find inner peace and develop intentional culture. A number of "spiritual experiences" have resulted from a daily meditation practice of over 30 years and he has been fortunate to have worked directly with many spiritual masters including K Pattabhi Jois, Russel Williams, Yogi Manmoyananda, Guy Sengstock and Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.Danny heard my interview with Steven Bartlett on Diary of a CEO while strolling through Madrid, and he decided to reach out. He is so kind with his words of praise in this episode, but let me tell you - he has quickly become someone I look up to and his essence and wisdom will totally blow you away. If you're plagued with pain, doubt, or anxieties, you can't miss this.Listen as we discuss:How Danny convinces macho football and rugby players to meditate and do yoga.Danny's journey from professional footballer to revered healer in sports and beyond.Why can't we find peace even though our lives are absolutely okay?The greatest advice you'll get for escaping chronic pain: feel it fully.Clinical tales of patients with mysterious pain that healed through emotional expression.The studies showing that a large portion of pain medicine and surgery is placebo.One of life's fundamental pillars: knowing your purpose.Compassion for the homeless, and how my son and his son seemed to have it innately.Moments of awakening through Danny's various meditation practices. (He's tried it all.)"Seeing over the wall," as Sadhguru taught him.The mysterious power of mantra.Instagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comConnect with Danny Donachie on Twitter @dan.donachie, Instagram @daniel.donachie, and his website, embodyism.comMy new book Scary Smart is now available and has been voted one of the top 12 business books of 2021 by The Times and Sunday Times. Thanks for all of your support. Grab a copy here if you haven't already!Don't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy.

Christopher Mastropietro is a philosophical power house, prolific writer and a key collaborator in Dialogos with John Vervaeke, Jordan Hall, Guy Sengstock & others. In this wonderful conversation, Christopher leads a socratic enquiry into my work on the practice of transformative dialogue, which was deeply inspired by Christopher's work on Dialogos. I speak to the intersection of Men's spaces and transformative dialogue in the Men Emerging initiative, and Christopher speaks to his interest in exploring the relationship between Dialogos & the unconscious. More from Christopher on Youtube. Practice transformative dialogue with Jacob: https://www.jacobkishere.com

Guy, Gregg & O.G. join Tim for a dialogue at voicecraft.network. Themes of conversation include fatherhood, cultivating culture, friendship, and prophets. Show notes @ https://wp.me/p2UC3z-MZ Support the project at www.patreon.com/voicecraft

A Metaphysical Dialogue Between the Mystical, Logical and Dialogical. Join us for this final instalment of the series around the thought of Martin Buber. A three-way dialogue between John Vervaeke, Guy Sengstock and Seekers of Unity, working together to draw out and clarify the connections between dialogos, mystical experience and transformation.

Luke returns for a second conversation. This time Sam and Luke discuss Philippians 2, The Christ Hymn. Sam presents a Biblical Unitarian interpretation of the passage and Luke gives his feedback from an Eastern Orthodox Monarchical Trinitarian perspective. This video in both in response to the debate between Dale Tuggy and Christ Date and in anticipation of an upcoming debate/discussion between Sam and Chris Date. Because this is Sam and Luke they don't always stay on topic and mention Dr. Preston Sprinkle, Paul Vanderklay, Owen Barfield, Julian the Apostate, Lewis Carrol, Guy Sengstock, Jordan Peterson, Arius of Alexandria, David Bentley Hart, and Larry Hurtado. My previous conversation with Dr. Beau Branson was mentioned multiple times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_tuLfkp4_Y&t=2235s Dale Tuggy and Chris Date Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c35_uFjEbx8

Luke is a friend that I met through the online community associated with Paul Vanderklay. We have had a couple discussions at this point. In this talk we cover Trinitarianism, Biblical Unitarianism, creeds, western civilization, different types of belief, the connection between propositions and faith, the definition of a Christian, and other related topics. People mentioned are Paul Vanderklay, Mary Kochan, Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, Beau Branson, John Vervaeke, David Bentley Hart, Guy Sengstock, and others.

Conscious dance teacher A'dam Barley and Circling Founder Guy join me to discuss the COVID lockdown and unmet needs. We discuss health, co-regulation, trauma, Zoom vs in-person, isolation, risk, online intimacy, movement, novelty, holistic health, NVC, and grieving. We end with some helpful somatic practices to reduce CIS. A really important and slightly risky conversation that needs having now. https://inzero.one https://guysengstock.wordpress.com    

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I catch up with Philosopher-Sage Guy Sengstock for a broad enquiry into what it means to listen deeply to world. We discuss Carl Jung's unconscious and psychedelic reality. Building on this we consider the very different ways in which texts reveal themselves and what it means for our reading to be guided by intuition. We enter the mystifying territory of what it means to listen deeply to world and logos, what is the 'veil' and what calls forth the salience that guides and shapes our lives. In the second half we explore the mechanisms by which trauma shapes our perception and calls forth re-enactment of patterns in our lives. Introducing ideas from my enquiry into the ‘landscape of trauma' we talk about what trauma reveals about the fundamentals of temporality and how loving relationships can break us free of traumatic cycles. Guy Sengstock is a founder of an authentic relational practice called Circling which is practiced worldwide and perhaps best described as a "yoga of deep transformational conversations". Guy has facilitated circling for decades and instructs through the circling institute. He has also been been central in the the emergence of a new school of philosophy & Dialogos-with thinkers like Jordan Hall, Christopher Mastropietro and John Vervaeke. Guy's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuho... Sensing into The Moment Together. SenseSpace is Hosted by Jacob Kishere, a meta-practitioner devoted to the transformational potential of conversation. Twitter @jacobkishere & @sensespacehub

Straight into the deep end we consider the horrifying quality of beauty and death in a blossoming flower. We talk about the awakened saturation of life that can occur when we shift what we find salient. Expanding on Andrew's conversation with Daniel Thorson (Emerge Podcast) about ‘Existential openings' we talk about the challenges involved in discerning and communicating deep truths with others. We end by killing the idea of the ‘sexless sage' and discuss how deeper awareness and spirituality can both enhance relationship and hold longing with integrity. Andrew Taggart PhD has spent a decade in philosophical dialogues and runs the Second Axial Age Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdu...For further listening his podcast 'Conversational Mysticism' with Guy Sengstock is a SenseSpace favourite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvUNO... SenseSpace is making sense and exploring the horizons of meaning in the emergent landscape. Its Host Jacob Kishere is a thinker devoted to the transformational potential of conversation. For more see twitter @jacobkishere & @SenseSpaceHub

Guy is the founder of The Circling Institute. Circling is a framework for relating that focuses on authenticity, connection and transformation. Guy has a huge sense of humor, he's a deep thinker, an incredible listener and an insightful communicator. He models a beautiful, new world way of being, a deep presence. I love this guy named guy, and this conversation was so fun. I know you're gonna love it too. Find Guy's work at https://www.circlinginstitute.com and at www.guysengstock.com and spam his email at guysengstock@gmail.com lol LOVE YOU GUY!!! Thanks bro Support this podcast by sharing and clicking all the little algorithm buttons that make the robot overlords send this episode to the top of the ranks. OR! Put a coin in my hat at www.paypal.me/ariintheair Also mentioned in this episode, Zak Stein, John Vervaeke, Jordan Hall, Peter Limberg, The Stoa, Terry Patten and more.

John is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and he heads the Cognitive Science lab there. He is one of the most important thinkers of our time, as his integral approach garners the best of ancient, modern, religious, scientific and everything in between in an attempt to distill wisdom. Wisdom that guides us into a real revolution, one that allows us to reinvent how we see ourselves as a species, as people, as sacred, not merely reforming just the current political paradigm we find ourselves in. This is the revolution I want to be a part of. This is the revolution that John is a deep member of, a leader of, a humble champion for. This episode is transcendental, enjoy accordingly. Find John's work on youtube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqDUjTsof-kTNpnyWper_Q John's Website http://johnvervaeke.com Also mentioned; Jordan Hall, Ken Wilber, Guy Sengstock, Zak Stein, black lives matter, racism, revolution If you like this podcast, consider supporting my work at www.paypal.me/ariintheair

Guy and I explore circling's emergence in relation to the remarkable pace of technological change in the last 20 years. We take a deep dive into how ubiquitous pornography is fragmenting our sense of self and affecting intimacy drawing on our own experiences. Lastly we delve into and practice a new and mysterious conversational practice known as ‘Dialogos' which presents a doorway to a more joyful and meaningful life as well as an attunement to concealed realities. Guy Sengstock is a founder of an authentic relational practice called Circling which is practiced worldwide and perhaps best described as a "yoga of deep transformational conversations". Guy has facilitated circling for decades and instructs through the circling institute. He has also been been central in the the emergence of ‘Dialogos' (through logos)-with thinkers like Jordan Hall, Christopher Mastropietro and John Vervaeke. Guy's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuho... Jacob Kishere is the host of SenseSpace: a Platform Making Sense and Exploring Meaning in the Emergent Landscape. In this evolving space he explores the transformational potential of conversation. For more see www.twitter.com/@jacobkishere & www.medium.com/@jacobkishere.

A personal, raw, and flowing conversation with a master of dialogue, Guy Sengstock. This has also been recorded and released on Guy's YouTube channel. This conversation touches the nature of creativity, philosophy, and art, through the lens of personal struggle in the twilight zone of this meta-crisis. --- It has never been more important to be part of authentic conversations. To make sense of what to care about, together. Voicecraft is extending invitations to participate in meaningful group dialogues with artful practitioners of philosophical transformation. https://voiceclub.com/participate Support this project, learn more about Guy and find his YouTube channel @ https://voiceclub.com/the-struggle-and-joy-of-creativity-w-guy-sengstock-and-tim-adalin/

Jared Janes and Jason Snyder talk with Nathan Spears about his journey from religion to atheism and back again, Orthodox Christianity, modernizing religion, Vervaeke's four ways of knowing, the value of Christian language & story, bridging phenomenology & epistemology, the dynamics of belief, attention & intention, perennial philosophy, the body of Christ, and much more. In this Episode of Both/And Nathan on Twitter Cognitive Science & the Sacred with Vervaeke & Pageau God & Relevance Realization with Vervaeke & Pageau Dominion by Tom Holland #15 Being a Baha'i Creative with Samah Tokmachi The Cloud of Unknowing The Mind Illuminated by John Yates Enneagram of Personality Hammering Hot Iron by Charles Upton People Mentioned: David Chapman, John Vervaeke, Daniel Thorson, Collin Morris, Jordan Hall, Guy Sengstock, Jonathan Pageau, Shinzen Young, David Bentley Hart Support Both/And by becoming a patron &/or subscribing & reviewing us on iTunes   Jared Janes participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn commissions by linking to Amazon. In more human terms, this means that whenever you buy a book on Amazon from a link on here, a small percentage of its price is sent to us.

Guy Sengstock is the creator of Circling, a "yoga of deep transformational conversations". Here he joins Tim Adalin to journey into the Being mode of philosophy. Read the conversation waypoints and subscribe to the podcast @ https://wp.me/p2UC3z-ui Please consider supporting the Voicecraft project @ https://www.patreon.com/voiceclub Subscribe to the podcast, connect to the community, and read the conversation waypoints @ Learn more about Guy and Circling @ https://www.circlinginstitute.com/ Email Guy @ guysengstock(at)gmail.com Find Guy's YouTube channel for many profound philosophical dialogues here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuhoymQ9glku30sG4qgW-iQ This rabbit hole is online and locally based in Melbourne, Australia. Live events continue in 2020.

A lateral and very personal conversation with the founder of 'The circling institute' and close friend and associate to John Vervaeke. Keywords: Listening/Hearkening; Disclosure ; Wandering between worlds; The birth of plenty; Circling and wonder; Intimacy; The sacred and the divine; Aletheia; Heidegger; John Vervaeke; Christopher Mastropietro; Alexander Bard Guy's Bio:https://guysengstock.wordpress.com/aboutme/ DONATE ON PAYPAL Patreon Medium Rebel Wisdom Articles Twitter Facebook Writing etc by Andrew Sweeny: Patreon Medium Rebel Wisdom Articles Twitter Facebook Intro music: Beautiful Machines, by Andrew Sweeny --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podcast-c709ee4/message

Job, Jeff and Luke were some of my earliest listeners who reached out to me for conversation. You can many of their talks on my channel. About a year ago I limited the repetition of talks to 2. When I did that these guys started their own YouTube Channel "Randos United". Job also has become "the pastor of the discord server" where he conducts similar conversations with those who watch the channel. We got together for a 2 hour chat which will likely get us all in trouble. Previous conversation with the 4 of us https://youtu.be/mHBVLEthbgk First Conversation with Luke https://youtu.be/0XJG2qoO6hM Second conversation with Luke https://youtu.be/DSiCZLHkZXA The Job Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYSXopxC8Z9to_1IQWB9gNjYaRfzvPLad First Conversation with Jeff https://youtu.be/JoAHv6_LG_w Notes Randos United channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzWTLDYmL8soRdQec9Fsjw Jeff Quackenbush’s Challenge https://youtu.be/yDOqQv6wUg8 Luke on his soapbox Cale posted this video https://youtu.be/8tQ66A_THKo John Behr, Orthodox church What have I learned in the last 2 years Bruce Charlton what we’ve learned from modernity http://charltonteaching.blogspot.com/2019/11/what-we-are-supposed-to-learn-from.html Guy Sengstock https://youtu.be/qMyACsMlNMs Jeff is the Dave Rubin of the discord Diabetes inducing songs about Jesus Discord podcast https://bridgesofmeaning.podbean.com/ 4 P Vervaeke https://paulvanderklay.me/2020/01/10/vervaeke-4-ps-of-knowing-via-surok-on-discord/ A Grief Observed https://amzn.to/2OIfGby CS Lewis the Trouble with X https://noeljesse.com/the-trouble-with-x-by-c-s-lewis/ From God in the Dock https://amzn.to/2tO78Zn Good faith discussions Rule 9 of 12 Rules for Life Jordan Peterson A fancy Vervaeke word for what I’m describing The more direct control I have the more I will trust myself Laurus https://amzn.to/2OIUAcS Wierd Al Constipated Legos song https://youtu.be/dRC9xEGIiHU   Click here to meetup with other channel viewers for conversation https://discord.gg/2uUhZBK The link will prompt you to download the software for this free group messaging service. This link updates every 100 users so look for the most recent videos if this link doesn't work. If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://paulvanderklay.me/2019/08/06/converzations-with-pvk/ There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333 If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/ All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos. To support this channel/podcast on Paypal: https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin (BTC): 37TSN79RXewX8Js7CDMDRzvgMrFftutbPo To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) qr3amdmj3n2u83eqefsdft9vatnj9na0dqlzhnx80h To support this channel/podcast with Ethereum (ETH): 0xd3F649C3403a4789466c246F32430036DADf6c62 Blockchain backup on Lbry https://lbry.tv/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Join the Sacramento JBP Meetup https://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Jordan-Peterson-Meetup/ Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A  

Guy is the inventor of "circling" which he describes as conversational yoga. It's a way of practicing intimacy and authenticity in conversation which you will see him practice in this conversation. This is a guy with which you can really have a satisfying conversation. Our first conversation where he shares his story https://youtu.be/7dshAsIDP7I Guy's channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuhoymQ9glku30sG4qgW-iQ Notes Marriage It didn’t provide a relationship Secure attachment The world shows up different Thought that freedom was supposed to be the mandala The obsession with preserving it at some level The sacrifice is giving up the guarding of the individual freedom Guy, and what he’s inside of Wisdom Near death experience The whole game has changed but it’s not apparent how strange it is You go on a dating site, you go on interviews It’s a different understanding of what a self is and what a relationship is The self will be constituted by that relationship We don’t see a future, a telos but a thing to optimize An age in which we’ve lost any sense of home Sense of deep familiarity In the danger is the saving power The age of technology We don’t produce history It’s not an object of my production Really SEE it Develop it beyond itself Deep intelligibility Being with what is To be alive is to be in trouble at some level We can’t attain it. Yearning Implicit is a homeless ness The pleasure of the inferior Sistine chapel, the fingers don’t touch The agony and the ecstasy Our innate homelessness allows for the importance of home to be important but never achieved CS Lewis Mere Christianity https://amzn.to/3996O6g Walter Wangarin Crafting Your Marriage to Last https://amzn.to/3996O6g (the marriage book PVK referred to). Click here to meetup with other channel viewers for conversation https://discord.gg/2uUhZBK The link will prompt you to download the software for this free group messaging service. This link updates every 100 users so look for the most recent videos if this link doesn't work. If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://paulvanderklay.me/2019/08/06/converzations-with-pvk/ There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333 If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/ All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos. To support this channel/podcast on Paypal: https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin (BTC): 37TSN79RXewX8Js7CDMDRzvgMrFftutbPo To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) qr3amdmj3n2u83eqefsdft9vatnj9na0dqlzhnx80h To support this channel/podcast with Ethereum (ETH): 0xd3F649C3403a4789466c246F32430036DADf6c62 Blockchain backup on Lbry https://lbry.tv/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Join the Sacramento JBP Meetup https://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Jordan-Peterson-Meetup/ Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A  

Joel Monk is a coach whose work transforms leaders beyond the limits of conventional success, and the Co-Founder of Coaches Rising, a community of over 19,000 coaches dedicated to having the biggest impact they can. Working as a community artist - and after a difficult period in his life - he moved into a Bhuddist house. There he met a coach, his soul spoke to him and he set off on a journey which has led him to coaching bank CEOs, TV personalities and… well… me!Alongside that, Joel and his Co-Founder Laurens Van Aarle created Coaches Rising, a pioneering training organisation bringing together thought-leaders from across the world and empowering coaches to create ever-better results. Coaches Rising brings together tens of thousands of coaches, has an amazing podcast (hosted by Joel), and runs some of the best (and best value) coach trainings available.All this means that Joel has spent time with many (if not most) of the most forward-thinking people in the world of coaching, which gives him perspectives on everything from enrolling clients to myriad coaching techniques to the newest and most advanced ideas at the cutting edge of what makes great coaching.In this episode, we talk about:- How problem solving and goal-setting can be traps that coaches fall into and what to do instead.- How he ended up living out of his jar of loose change and how being broke helped him change his story about money.- The roles serendipity and a tantric sex retreat played in him getting his most rewarding coaching gig ever.- His three pieces of advice for those new to coaching, and why he has faith that sincerity, dedication to the craft and putting the time in can make amazing things possible in anyone's life.Plus, we have a conversation about the role coaching has to play in the strange, complex and sometimes-unsettling modern world.For more information about Joel, visit his website: http://joel-monk.com/ or Coaches Rising: https://www.coachesrising.com/For information about Robbie's wider work and writing, visit www.robbieswalecoaching.com.Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgThings and people we mentioned (that you might be interested in):~8: Robbie's colleague Jo Hunter's TEDx Talk about Creativity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eun2mJMs1DM and her everyday creativity company, 64 Million Artists: https://64millionartists.com/~12: Rivca Rubin: http://www.rivcarubin.com/~13: Fred Kofman (https://fredkofman.org/), Integral Naked and Ken Wilber (https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber/)~20: Robbie's Twelve-Minute Writing Practice. You can browse all the pieces here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbieswale/detail/recent-activity/posts/ Or this one gives a description of the practice and its origins: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/creativity-fear-freedom-robbie-swale/~20: Steven Pressfield and The War of Art: (https://stevenpressfield.com/)~25: Rich Litvin: https://richlitvin.com/~30: THNK (School of Creative Leadership): https://www.thnk.org/~35: Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/~37: Jamie Wheal and his book, Stealing Fire: https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/team/jamie-wheal~37: The mouse study Robbie mentions (thanks Peter): https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2018/05/scientists-find-fear-courage-switches-in-brain.html~54: Laurens Van Aarle (https://www.coachesrising.com/about/), Ewan Townhead (https://www.ewantownhead.com/) & Coaches Rising (https://www.coachesrising.com)~55: Coaches Rising Podcast: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/~56: The two Coaches Rising programmes I have been on: Become a Transformative Presence (https://www.coachesrising.com/becomeatransformativepresence/) & The Art of Developmental Coaching (https://www.coachesrising.com/artofdevelopmentalcoaching/)~57: Coaches Rising Podcast with Richard Boyatzis about the neuroscience of goal setting: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-access-optimum-growth-states-in-coaching/~66: Peter Levine on polyvagal theory - this is the video that I watched, which I mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiIm9NTC2JU. You might want to start from the first part of the series, though!~67: Jim Dethmer: https://conscious.is/team/jim-dethmer~68: Doug Silsbee and Presence-Based Coaching: https://presencebasedcoaching.com/~69: Steve March and Aletheia Coaching: https://integralunfoldment.com/~70: Circling: https://www.circlingeurope.com/~72: Rich Litvin: https://richlitvin.com/~72: Thomas Hübl: https://thomashuebl.com/~73: Jennifer Garvey Berger and her book, Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: https://www.cultivatingleadership.co.nz/our-team/jennifer-garvey-berger~77: Steven Pinker: https://stevenpinker.com/publications/enlightenment-now-case-reason-science-humanism-and-progress~78: Daniel Schmachtenberger, Jordan Hall, Jamie Wheal (again), Rebel Wisdom, A good introduction to these thinkers is via the Rebel Wisdom YouTube Channel website (https://www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/) or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQ6Gptuq-sLflbJ4YY3Umw~78: Thomas Hübl (again), Circling (again).~79: Dave Snowden: https://cognitive-edge.com/. His framework, Cynefin, gives incredibly useful distinctions between complicated and complex. This is a great introductory video to Cynefin, with Jennifer Garvey Berger: https://conversational-leadership.net/video/video-an-introduction-to-cynefin/~81: Martin Heidegger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Heidegger~82: Guy Sengstock: https://guysengstock.wordpress.com/~84: Margaret Wheatley - here's Joel's conversation with Margaret Wheatley on the Coaches Rising podcast: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/coaching-from-deep-service-in-times-of-collapse/~95: Jim Dethmer: https://conscious.is/team/jim-dethmer~100: THNK (again): https://www.thnk.org/~102: Joel's website. He hasn't had one for most of the time I've known him. http://joel-monk.com/~106: Angela Duckworth: https://angeladuckworth.com/~111: Minor Arias and The Coach's Journey Podcast Episode #03, with him, which I mention: https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/episode-3-minor-arias-living-by-design-glz56~111: Rich Litvin (https://richlitvin.com/), Steve Chandler (https://www.stevechandler.com/), Kari Granger (https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-enrol-clients-and-create-amazing-proposals/)

Ever since she felt a sense of urgency to find truth in the world at a very young age, Cathy Courtenay has lived a path of personal and spiritual growth. Inspired by this calling of truth, she studied Body-Mind Centering in her early twenties and later became interested in the potential of re-patterning and perceptual shifts, applying them into her bodywork practice. She took her pursuit of truth further by closely studying the Art of Circling with its founder, Guy Sengstock.   Cathy brings heart to everything that she does, whether it’s into bodywork, dancing, leading Circling sessions in Asheville, NC, or maintaining relationships with small and large businesses in the marketing world. Her capacity to be in a wide range of human emotions and experiences, along with her deep listening skills, allows her to create safe spaces that help people be present in difficult moments.   In today’s episode, Cathy and I discuss how to handle difficult conversations, whether it’s in the office or at home. We explain why people avoid conversations and share tips on how to handle difficult conversations. We emphasize the value of bringing in curiosity and ownership and how they can impact communication. We discuss the reason people argue over text and why couples should avoid it. We also reflect on our personal experiences with having ‘the talk’ and highlight why it’s essential to choose difficult conversations over the comfort of avoiding them.       “We put such a weight on positive emotions but it’s important for us to be with whatever it is in the other person.” – Cathy Courtenay       This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It:   Why people avoid conversations and what happens when they do How relating to our partners is similar to building muscles The barriers that make conversations difficult What should be done before starting a difficult conversation The values of self-regulation, empathy, and curiosity in having difficult conversations How blaming the other person impacts conversations and relationships How speaking in the heat of the moment affects the delivery of a conversation The signs of emotional defensiveness How to reduce escalations in challenging conversations Why couples argue over text and why it should be avoided The importance of choosing to have difficult conversations     Resources Mentioned:   039 Helping Men Learn to Connect with Women 046 Falling in Love     Connect with Cathy Courtenay:   Cathy Courtenay Cathy Courtenay on Facebook Cathy Courtenay on LinkedIn         Let’s Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.    If you have a relationship question you’d love to have answered, visit our podcast page to leave us a voice message. Your question may be featured on a future episode!   Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook at HeartShare Counseling, join our Relationships! Let’s Talk About It Facebook group, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships.   And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk   Relationships! Let’s Talk About It is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

This is an audio version of Circling for Collective Intelligence, Guy Sengstock which was published on the Rebel Wisdom YouTube site on September 7th 2019.  This is part of Rebel Wisdom's series on Collective Intelligence, see the intro film for more: https://youtu.be/6PldNSp3tpU The growing complexity of the world is such that no single mind can hope to comprehend it - so we need to find a form of collective intelligence. Twenty years ago, Guy Sengstock spontaneously invented a practice that came to be known as Circling. He describes it as a "yoga of deep transformational conversations". In this conversation with Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller, they explore the emergent conversation that Rebel Wisdom has been tracking, and how this practice of Circling applies to it. Check out Guy's website: https://www.circlinginstitute.com/ To get access to more exclusive content and to join this evolving conversation, become a Rebel Wisdom member: https://www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans We also have a Rebel Wisdom Discord discussion channel: https://discord.gg/RK4MeYW

In this episode I'm speaking with Guy Sengstock. Guy is the creator/discoverer of Circling, a relational meditation practice that is quickly spreading across the world. In this conversation, we cover such topics as: - Guy’s take on what Circling is - How Circling has revealed itself over the years to Guy - What it means to obey what we discover in our practice(s) - How we know to get interested in something - The mystery at the heart of the practice of Circling - Where the sacred and the divine live in Circling - Why other people are terrifying - Circling and Collective Intelligence - How conversations make the world - How making fine distinctions brings the world into being The Circling Institute --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emerge/support

Peter gets circled by Guy Sengstock. Full video: https://youtu.be/j2o7lcgoRow Want to circle with Guy? https://www.circlinginstitute.com

Course leader, coach and transformation facilitator Guy Sengstock from The Circling Institute joins ART co-founder Jason Digges this week to talk about a bit of everything… Like the courage it takes to really be authentic, the feedback loop of paying attention, the co-creation of perception and the power of seeing one in their highest light. … Episode 19 with Guy Sengstock Read More »

Circling founder Guy joins me to discuss childhood weightlifting, masculine excess and surrender, the beginnings of Circling, inter-subjective mediation, listening, conflict, being “weird”, the dance conversation, technology and communication, Martin Buber's I and thou, the criticality of relationships, implicit communication, the nervous system, how embodiments form via listening, projections, the vulnerability of authority, online vs face-to-face and we end with some top practical tips. A flowing, deep fun conversation. https://guysengstock.wordpress.com

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Peter explores with Guy Sengstock. https://www.circlinginstitute.com https://www.youtube.com/user/82472tclt

Guy Sengstock is the inventor of circling and founder of The Circling Institute (http://www.circlinginstitute.com/) where I am a student. Circling is a method of having mindful conversations where participants are encouraged to follow aliveness and go in search of what is true. The result is conversations that are often surprising, emotional, and downright magic.   In this podcast we talk about the power of conversation, and particularly the power of listening. We talk about the Intellectual Dark Web, how we make ourselves and lose ourselves in relationship, and how conversation allows us to discover new knowledge. 

Learn about the power of “Circling,” a new practice and way of relating that is growing all over the world. By relating in the present moment – beyond stories, expectations and predetermined ideas about who you are – Circling has the capacity to reveal your unique gifts, set a new precedent for what is possible in authentic relationships, and generate radical transformation, personal growth and mindfulness. This interview gets especially juicy at the end, when Circling's Founder, Guy Sengstock, shares with us how we can reframe how we listen to our family members and face our fears around intimacy.   Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the modality of Circling. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men's Circle and the Circling Institute. He is an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary.   Special Guest: Guy Sengstock www.circlinginstutute.com   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes!

Today I'm continuing my conversation with Guy Sengstock, one of the original founders of Circling and the co-founder of the Circling Institute in San Franscisco. Learn more about Guy and the Circling Institute at CirclingInstitute.com Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/circling-wizardry-podcast/id1228382561?mt=2

Today I'm speaking with Guy Sengstock, one of the original founders of Circling and the co-founder of the Circling Institute in San Franscisco. Learn more about Guy and the Circling Institute at CirclingInstitute.com. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/circling-wizardry-podcast/id1228382561?mt=2

Daily Routine of a Super Hero: Free PDF Here-> http://superpowerroutine.janelleklander.com Janelle's website ---> http://www.janelleklander.com  ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I sat down with the Founder of Circling and talked about presence, meditating, and not noticing your noticing. (The last one may be hard to follow, but you'll get it when you listen.) Hear wisdom and stories that Guy shares.   -------------- Guy Sengstock 1-on-1 Coaching contact: guysengstock@gmail.com  Practitioner training:  http://www.circlinginstitute.com/aocp-training-2017/ Weekend Circling Deep Dive:  http://www.circlinginstitute.com/intensive/ --------------- Janelle Klander - Find out more about working with Janelle at www.janelleklander.com    Warrior School -- http://warrioschool.pagedemo.co/   Set up a Free 30 Min Warrior Call with me at info@janelleklander.com    Check out The 5 Simple Shifts to Finally Overcome Anxiety at https://joinnow.live/s/4myEri

How do you really see another person? And how do allow yourself to BE seen? How can you deepen into knowing the people around you, especially your partner, more honestly, more fully? These seem like they would be obvious questions in the case of relationship, and yet so often we plunge into partnership, driven by chemistry and desire, only to wake up later, sometimes years later, and to find that we’re simply going through the motions, vaguely (or extremely) dissatisfied, and knowing on some level that something more is possible. Today, we’re going to take this on directly, to go to the heart of vulnerability - opening up to the experience of the moment with another. Guy Sengstock is the earliest founder of “circling” and the co-founder of the Circling Institute. He’s also an exceptional coach, with a gift to help you see the water you’re swimming in. Circling is a practice that allows you to experience what it’s like to be fully “gotten” by other people - and for them to get a sense of what it would truly be like to be in your shoes. If you enjoyed Episode 13 on Attunement, with Keith Witt, or episode 6, on developing shared consciousness with Patricia Albere, then you are going to love this deep dive into how to really get related with yourself and another human being. Today, Guy and I dive into the following: What is Circling? Circling is more practice than it is concept. It is a practice that when done in a group is simply following and giving ourselves to what is most alive in the moment with others. It is a presence practice. Like a mantra in meditation or an asana in yoga, the object of focus in Circling is the moment to moment occurrences in relationship. This relational practice helps us become uncomfortable in a particular way, that can help open us to new aspects of ourselves that we then take into our relationships outside of the practice. Relational asanas: At the heart of circling is the simple (yet challenging) intention of speaking the moment, such that you are voicing what you are noticing and sensing AS IT OCCURS. Most human conversations are triangular in that you and I talk about a subject - rarely is it present tense and speaking in, for, and about the moment. Circling is similar to an asana in yoga, but in this case it is a relational asana. How can we learn to not speak about, and rather speak and listen for what is happening right in this moment? When we do this, we step into surprise and mystery because we do not know what will happen next. From this risk, our aliveness and our anxiety increases. Share your anxiety -  So many times we hide our anxiety from our partners, and often from ourselves. Anxiety and a nervous feeling helps to illuminate areas of stuckness/friction - a trailhead for finding out what is important enough to cause such an acute sensation! When we learn to share our anxiety with our partner, we show them that we care enough to include them. If and when you notice anxiety in the other, do not take it as a red flag, but rather a moment to get curious- “Oh woah, I’m imagining there is something really important to you that is making you feel so strongly”. Opening up our most vulnerable and sticky feelings to our partner brings in a whole new dynamic to the relationship! It opens the doors to what is ACTUALLY occurring in a way that can then be explored and known, rather than simply managed. Being in someone else’s shoes. Really feel heard and known. What is it about circling that brings about the experience of real connection? In circling, we really acknowledge ourselves as nervous systems that are inherently open to the world (permeable and transparent to it). When I look at you, I can actually start to imagine what it is like to be in your nervous system. I can start to sense what you are afraid of, how what I am saying impacts you, etc. In all deep levels of conversation and intimacy, what we are saying to the other is “I am close to knowing, understanding, and caring about what you care about”. And in caring about each other, we find out what WE really care about. When we tune in this closely, it is almost as if someone could ask you to make a decision as if you were the other person, and you would feel like you could! Of course, there is a critical line between feeling as though you know someone through being present with them, and believing you know someone. How do you know that you have an assumption? You don’t! Assumptions are inherently places we are unaware - if we know about it, then it isn’t an assumption anymore! Assumptions are a natural reaction to being in relation and we all have and hold them! And they are not to be feared or shamed - in fact, we can even look forward to moments of dissonance. Once an assumption is named, it then becomes great information and material for exploring. What if instead of trying to get to right and wrong (which inevitably leads to repression or argument), you got curious? What if your response to being triggered was to become curious about you, about your partner, about your relationship and what is happening to you, them, and the couple in that moment!? What to do when the record stops. Okay, so everything is going swell, and then all of a sudden the record screeches to a halt, and you and your partner are in a disagreement. How we respond in that moment is going to make a huge impact on how the next moment will unfold. Try letting go of proving who is right and who is wrong- and instead, choose curiosity. What exactly is curiosity? Curiosity is the first thing to go when we contract, and one of the primary aspects of being open. Whatever curiosity actually is, it is deeply connected to our level of openness. And of course, the moments when it would be generative and helpful to be curious are exactly the times when we do not feel it. And so we must choose it. Leaning in: Choosing curiosity might look like this: 1. Acknowledge (with the intention to relate) that something just happened, and 2) Ask your partner: What just happened, for you? What was the impact on you of what I just said/did? How did that occur to you? What did _____ mean to you? How did you take that? Demonstrate that you actually care by showing your intention to really know them. Asking these leaning in questions affirms and acknowledges their otherness, and that you are a being that has no authority to know what they are feeling or thinking, but that you want to share and know! Leaning forward and in with our questions and attention is an act of offering to someone our deep desire to fully understand them. We cannot force intimacy to happen - we can only invite it out! Sometimes when we ask such direct questions, we will be met with “I don’t know”. Honor this - it is a reminder that we cannot force closeness. We cannot manage or take away how our partner is experiencing us, and you must remember to make space for them to share with you what is actually happening inside their world.  If someone does not want or is unable to share with us how they are feeling, you can try to ask a follow up question: “Huh, you don’t know? I’m imagining that you are too mad to talk right now, is that true? Or perhaps in asking you how that was for you you feel invaded, or pressured? Is that true for you?” When someone reveals what is true for them, it is an act of their own human freedom, and so when they don’t, we can only respect their individuality and sometimes, share our personal experience: “When you said you don’t know, I just noticed that I was feeling some anxiety in my chest and I started to lean forward more”. This type of sharing - the kind that reveals what is happening inside of us - is unarguable. When we share from this place we gift our partner insight into a space that is wholly, and holy, us. Thus inviting intimacy, and aliveness! Intimacy is a function of our ability to tolerate anxiety. You can’t separate wetness from water - in the same way, you can’t have intimacy without discomfort. We spend a lot of energy trying to not say truths that we feel might push our partner away. In submitting, controlling, dominating, or dissociating from discomfort we diminish the possibility of intimacy and aliveness. It becomes harder and harder to be ourselves, and we end up risking connection for fear of disconnection. When instead, we share our truth and take that risk, we grow! And yes, it is unpredictable, and yes, it is anxiety producing because it immerses us in a reality that anything could happen. And yet, to have more and more depth and competence in our relationships- we need to just jump in and even invite in more ambiguity! Although scary and uncomfortable in the moment, the times when we share what is really happening for us, we begin to create a deep and genuine sense of security in our relationships. Life is about reaching out to become what it is. By entering into unknown, unpredictable, and uncontrollable territory together, you learn and build what your connection really is.  If i am continually willing to be myself, and willing to let you be yourself, then we may actually find out what is really true for us. This is the case because we are not known selves when we enter relationships. As is implicit in nature, in biology, in wherever life unfolds, relationships are a constant becoming. And to become, there must be some friction, or dissonance. Look at evolution! If all had gone perfectly, there would still only be single celled organisms! When life is introduced to irritation, it creates itself in higher order of complexity. Life becomes itself through interactions with discord. This is true in relationships as well. We ourselves are revealed in moments of relational tension. Our reactions and responses are a feedback loop that tells us what is important, and what makes our heart hurt, and grow. Staying present, and being willing to be in the unknown, will inevitably lead to a surprising new sense of aliveness and closeness!   A TIP for kickass dating - In dating, we are constantly screening the present for clues about how we will feel in the future. Becoming masterful of noticing and illuminating how a conversation is actually going automatically translates into kickass dating! It will help you embrace the anxiety in the moment in a way that is fun. Step into the curiosity and ask yourself “What am I going to learn about myself from this person?” TRY THIS AT HOME: In a relationship you care about (with your primary partner or other), simply see what happens when you introduce your experience of what is happening right now, in the relationship. “Right now i am noticing you…. And it makes me feel …..”. Then just pause and find out what happens. Notice that by the time you finish your sentence you don’t know what will happen next! A lot of the time we speak to each other in order to know what will happen after we talk... instead, be willing to move away from triangular conversation- and generously name what is happening for you right now. More specifically, try to bring a practice of gratitude into moment to moment interactions. “I am grateful right now for this moment we are having” or “I’m noticing how you are leaning right now, and I’m feeling so touched by it”. Etc. Remember- every single moment holds the possibility of growth! A present focus invites this sense of aliveness! Resources If you are interested in coaching email Guy at guysengstock@gmail.com To read some of Guy’s writings check out his website!   To learn more about being trained in Circling check out their website www.neilsattin.com/circlecircle Visit to download the show guide, or text “PASSION” to 33444 and follow the instructions to download the show guide to this episode with Guy Sengstock and be entered to qualify for a free two-hour couching session! Our Relationship Alive Community on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music graciously provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out!  

[Listen on iTunes] GUY SENGSTOCK is the founder and creator of the modality of Circling. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men’s Circle, which is still thriving today. He is an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary. In part 2 of this episode we talk about: The bliss and the terror in truly discovering yourself. Developing trust. What it means to truly, deeply see another human being, and to be seen ourselves. Quotes from this episode: "A lot of men don’t realize that in order to have sex they have to be vulnerable." "The moment I put a shell around my vulnerability is the moment I become brittle." "I can love you. I can communicate that I love you. I can appreciate you, I can write letters to you, I can do all these kinds of things and I can love in all the different ways that I can but the one thing that I can’t give you is the experience of being loved by me." Resources from this episode: The Circling Institute guysengstock.com

[Listen on iTunes] GUY SENGSTOCK is the founder and creator of the modality of Circling. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men’s Circle, which is still thriving today. He is an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary. In part 1 of this episode we talk about: Guy’s mentorship with his grandfather, a master tailor, who taught Guy to follow his own curiosity. His initiation into manhood in the desert of Arizona. What it means to truly, deeply see another human being, and to be seen ourselves. Quotes from this episode: "My grandfather was the one safe spot in the universe for me. My grandfather saw a particular brilliance in me." "When I was 17 I went into a locked ward mental institution. I was kind of suicidal. What I understand that now to be is that To be male, to be awake and aware, with no support for being awake and aware in a culture that isn’t." "My dad used to get high and drunk, and he used to sit me on his lap and say who great I was and how proud he was of me and all these kinds of things, however, what he said wasn’t parenting me. Parenting is the thing that happens when we’re not thinking about parenting." Resources from this episode: The Circling Institute guysengstock.com

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