56. Dont Take Sides (Do Take a Position)

Published: Sept. 17, 2020, 4:16 p.m.


\nAre you struggling with the growing divisions in our current world?
\nAre you afraid things might get worse before they get better?
\nDid you know that a descent into darkness, a terrifying uncertainty, is essential for human transformation?
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\nIn this episode, I explore how our current ego-centric model of society almost guarantees the kinds of divisions and even increasing violence we\u2019re seeing more and more of at the moment. I\u2019ll share with you my own struggles around a conversation with a close friend who\u2019s been leaning in the direction of supporting Trump for another term of presidency. If you\u2019re a Trump supporter, I implore you to continue listening, because although I don\u2019t support Trump for president, I am not against him, or against you. I\u2019m not on any side that is not also ultimately on your side, too. What I mean is, just because I\u2019m taking a position doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m taking a side.
\nI think this is a critical distinction for our world right now, and in this episode I\u2019ll explore how it is possible to take a position without taking sides. And if we\u2019re going to bridge our differences without violence, which only intends to eradicate threats, not bridge differences, well, then we need to learn how to take different positions on things without taking opposite sides.
\nI\u2019m excited for this episode, and it\u2019s a vulnerable one for me, as I\u2019m taking you to the edge of my own practice and understanding around what\u2019s happening in the world today, and how I\u2019m consciously choosing to show up in it. I\u2019ll also share with you what my own confrontation with the seeming darkness that is now encroaching upon humanity looks like.
\nSo, take a deep breath, and stay present with me, all the way through to the end of this episode of Men, This Way \u2026
\nAlright \u2026
\nLet\u2019s dive \u2026
\nRESOURCES
\nRECOMMENDED BOOK ~ Nature & The Human Soul by Bill Plotkin