VC Network | Conversational Alchemy: Embodiment & Polymathic Culture | O.G. Rose, Simon van der Els & Tom Lyons
An exploration into the meaning of conversational alchemy, embodiment, friendship and polymathy. This dialogue connects Voicecraft members O.G. Rose (philosopher), Simon van der Els, (shamanic practitioner and microbiology PhD), and community builder Tom Lyons.
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KEYWORDS
dialogue, language, experience, physicality, creativity, culture, communication, ineffable, understanding, exploration, nature, identity, embodiment, disembodiment, conversation, trauma, Gaia, collective consciousness, polymath, meaning, polymathy, friendship, historical consciousness, social dynamics, embodiment, dialogue, human evolution, community, transcendence, emotional skills
SUMMARY
This conversation explores the intricate relationship between language, physicality, and dialogue. The speakers discuss how physical experiences can influence language and understanding, emphasizing the importance of being present in the body during conversations. They delve into the limitations of language and the significance of the ineffable, suggesting that true understanding often transcends words. The dialogue also touches on cultural perspectives on knowledge, creativity, and the role of dialogue in expanding our understanding of the world. This conversation explores the intricate relationship between nature, identity, and the human experience. It delves into the tension between understanding and the joy of being present, the importance of embodiment in science and culture, and the need for deeper conversations that foster genuine connections. The speakers reflect on the collective trauma of humanity and the necessity of reconnecting with Gaia to navigate the complexities of modern existence. This conversation delves into the significance of polymathy in fostering deep friendships, the importance of historical consciousness, and the need to reclaim social interactions in a globalized world. It emphasizes the role of embodiment in dialogue and the transformative power of conversation as a means of personal and collective evolution. The speakers explore how metaphors shape our understanding and the necessity of struggle in human subjectivity, ultimately highlighting the polymath's role in facilitating connections across diverse domains.
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O.G. Rose is a pen name consisting of Michelle’s maiden, middle, and their shared last name. While at the University of Virginia, Rose spent several years working collaboratively with other artists at Eunoia, a creative community Rose helped develop in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rose now lives on a farm, manages a wedding venue named Mead Lake, operates Frozen Glory Photography, and teaches piano using visuals from Rose’s Pattern Method.
A finalist for the 2020 UNO Press Lab Prize and 46th Pushcart Nominee, Rose’s creative works appear at The Write Launch, Allegory Ridge, Streetlight Magazine, Ponder Review, Iowa Review online, The William and Mary Review, Assure Press, Toho Journal online, West Trade Review, ellipsis, Poydras Review, O:JA&L, Burningword, and Broken Pencil.
You can find O.G. Rose’s website at https://www.ogrose.com
Belonging Again: An Address can be purchased from Amazon here.Daniel is also a member and core contributor the Voicecraft Network @ https://www.voicecraft.network
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Tom Lyons is a co-founder of Ecofo, which develops digital contexts to support the sacredness of communication. He is also a core contributor at the Voicecraft Network.
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Simon van der Els
Simon van der Els is a student of the invisible realm. He holds a PhD title in the empirical tradition of molecular microbiology. He also explores the subjective realm of shamanism, as a way of re-discovering the interiority of the living cosmos, and assisting in healing of Gaia. He enjoys time in nature, dance and other sensory embodied experiences. Dialogue is one of the practices in which he can encounter flowstate, and this is one of his favorite activities.
Connect with Simon @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-van-der-els-66434b231/ -
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