E8 | Angell Deer | Beyond the Known: Welcoming Mysteries, Becoming Whole
“The domain of wisdom is the unanswered question.”
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In this episode, we sink into some important depths of the human experience, honouring life's transformative trials and tribulations along the journey toward wholeness. Join us as we tenderly traverse the terrain, uncovering invaluable qualities forged amidst adversity and exploring the distinction between mere knowledge and embodied wisdom.
Together, we reflect on the sacredness of mystery and the profound humility that accompanies genuine understanding and healing. Amidst our contemplations, we revere nature as a primary teacher, acknowledging its ancient laws and the vital role it plays in our collective journey of healing.
This dialogue invites us to welcome life's mysteries and envision a new collective dream rooted in love, curiosity, and gentleness. Let us be guided by the wildness of the heart and the boundless wisdom of the unknown.
Thematic Show Notes Below
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Thematic Show Notes
Being Human, Being Divine:
The idea that the more human one becomes, the more divine they are.
Reflect on the wisdom of the wounded healer archetype.
Knowledge and Wisdom:
Distinguish between knowledge and embodied experiential wisdom.
The expansiveness of embracing a not-knowing orientation to life’s mysteries.
Recognize the sacredness in the unknown and the wisdom born from struggles.
Authenticity and Healing:
The importance of authenticity, honesty, and humility in healing.
The transformative power of acknowledging and embracing wounds.
Cultivate acceptance and welcome for the mysteries within oneself and others.
Sacredness and The Unknown:
The connection between the sacred and the unknown.
Embrace the "don’t know mind" as a pathway to immediacy and presence.
Challenge the ego-driven need to be right and open to ancient wisdom beyond mere knowledge.
Communion with Nature:
Explore the role of land as a primary teacher and the importance of deep listening.
Examine the slow process of decolonizing the self and connecting with the land.
The importance of discerning timeless, ancient wisdom from outdated practices.
Unity and Service:
Reflect on the teachings of unity and service found in nature, particularly amongst bees.
Contemplate the importance of balancing prayers for life and death, honouring both seen and unseen.
Action and service as sacred pathways of spiritual growth.
Healing and Inclusivity:
Contemplate the violence inherent in exclusive healing versus inclusive healing.
Embrace imperfection as sacred and beautiful.
Explore the need for a new collective dream.
Draw parallels between Andean cosmologies and Norse shamanic traditions.
Loving the World:
The importance of loving and engaging with the world through the heart no matter what.
The necessity of gentleness with oneself as the foundation for transformative work.
What Wild Heart Revival means for Angell.