EPISODE 22: Finding Meaning, Hope & Purpose In These Times with Ganga Devi Braun
In this episode of The Connected Way, I connect with Ganga Devi Braun, a fellow Interspiritual minister who is incredibly well-read and always has interesting insights to share. We discuss powerful concepts from various traditions and philosophies, some of which provide some perspective, meaning and even possibly hope amidst these wildly disconnected times.
TUNE IN TO EPISODE 22 TO LEARN ABOUT:
The Jewish concepts of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) and Tikkun HaNefesh (repair of the soul) - frameworks for personal and collective healing and the purpose of life.
The Buddhist concept of Bodhichitta - the goal of enlightenment with the intention of continued incarnation to enlighten and liberate all beings.
Integral Theory & Spiral Dynamics - societal evolution on a spiral with different experiences as we evolve. And the hope Ganga has for Kamala Harris’s presidency in moving us forward.
The Fourth Turning (Strauss-Howe’s Generational Theory) - as a society, do we move through cycles of 20-30 years. Ganga sees the potential of this election to mark the end of a crisis period and the start of societal renewal.
How all of these concepts are playing out right now in history and the meaning, purpose and hope we can find from connecting with and grounding into them.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ganga Devi Braun is a regenerative practitioner, advisor, and developmental partner to the leaders, nurturers, and visionaries shaping regenerative futures.
Rooted in the land and waterways of the Ais people along the Treasure Coast of Florida, all of Ganga Devi’s work comes from a practice of deep listening to the wisdom of the more than human world. She is an active member and graduate of the Regenesis Institute for Regenerative Practice.
Committed to the potent, emergent work of the many threads of regenerative cultural transformation, Ganga Devi works with founders + leaders in a range of regenerative movements + initiatives to support the integrity of this work at multiple levels of development. You can learn more on her website at www.gangadevibraun.com and subscribe to her blog and podcast on her substack The Living World. She is also on Instagram @ganga_devi.
RESOURCES:
Tikkun Olam & Tikkun Hanefesh (Judaism)
QUOTE Devin shares in episode “If you see what needs to be repaired and how to repair it, then you have found a piece of the world that God has left for you to complete. But, If you see only what is wrong and what is ugly in the world, Then it is you, yourself, that needs repair.” - Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Bodhicitta (Buddhism)
Integral Theory & Spiral Dynamics
Closer to fulfilling the PROMISE to elevate - turning point in human consciousness.
Spiral Dynamics on wikipedia including the different colors and parts of the spiral
The Fourth Turning/Strauss-Howe Generational Theory:
PDF Explanation of Theory and cycles Devin refers to in episode
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