The Tension of Emergence: Thriving in a world that remakes, not breaks

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with writer Sophie Strand.

How do you begin to know yourself as “more than” your own body, heart and mind? How can you experience yourself in the “in-betweenness” of things? One way is to listen differently. To attune carefully and sensitively to the more-than-human world.

In this practice, Jennifer offers a “new doing” that you can play with daily- with a couple of suggestions of ‘how’ to orient and be in the practice.

If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you!

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Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.

Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

What will it take to heal division and the pervasive sense of separateness we feel right now? How can we soften our attachment to being right and in control? Our cultural collective needs a new way of relating and being present to one another, even when we don’t want to.

In this episode Jennifer talks with her Zen teacher, award-winning mediator, facilitator and author Diane Musho Hamilton about how to heal and transform the fundamental problem of seeing ourselves as separate. Together they explore:

• How to develop the capacity to be with things “as they are”
• The potential of conflict as relational intimacy
• One essential communication skill that helps when we feel threatened
• A different way to understand power to help us surrender and serve the whole

Tune in to discover your natural capacity to navigate tension and heal divisions- even when it feels like we’ll never get along. At the end, Jennifer offers a practice to support you to trust and free fall into the messiest of relational spaces.

Links & resources—

• Learn more about Diane Musho Hamilton’s writing, teaching, and facilitation here.
• Interested in Zen practice? Discover Two Arrows Zen

Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

We usually think of hope as a sentimental emotion that solidifies what we want in life. But what if it meant something else entirely?

In this episode Jennifer talks with two friends who connect for the first time in 40 years. Dr. John England, a climate scientist and Brother David, a spiritual teacher offer insight on how to navigate endless challenges in the midst of a climate crisis.

Weaving together science, spirituality, and consciousness Brother David and John England share—

• How to anchor ourselves in the present moment
• The essential shift to we need to make to create interdependence
• A different interpretation of ‘hope’ that prevents us from bypassing into superficial positivity

Tune in for an intimate, story-filled and fun conversation between two teachers who remind us that hope gives us something far greater than a guarantee that everything will turn out OK.

Links & resources—

• Brother David Steindl-Rast’s Network for Grateful Living
• More about Dr. John England, please click here and here
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• Show music by the talented Jordy Walker

Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer is joined by Cecily Nicholson, a critically-acclaimed poet to discuss her path of purpose through social action and and poetics. An advocate of mental health, prison abolitionism and a meticulous researcher Cecily shows us how to be generous observers of how the micro-everyday is tied to systems and histories of marginalization. She highlights the tensions of our choices on the inner and outer path of social change and the possibilities of emergence when we don't fix on a limited sense of self or time. In this episode she offers guidance on how to stay engaged with what we love while decentering ourselves as humble creatives.
Cecily Nicholson teaches at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver and is the author of Wayside Sang which won the 2018 Canadian Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry. She's the author of Triage and From the Poplars, which received the 2015 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. Her upcoming book Harrowings is focused on Black ruralities and will be published in Fall 2022.
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• To learn more about Cecily, her poetry and readings visit here.
• To stay in touch with Jennifer and her offerings sign up for her newsletter here or stay connected with her on Instagram.
• Show music by the talented Jordy Walker

Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

When you’re confronted by overwhelm and crisis, do you turn away from reality to protect your heart? If so, you’re not alone. Jennifer offers a compassionate practice to help you learn about the denial-acceptance polarity.

Inspired by her conversation with Latinx educator and author, Vanessa Andreotti Jennifer guides you to track where you deny or accept challenging experiences and explore the upsides and downsides of both.

If you try this practice and have an insight or experience you’d love to share, please reach out to [email protected]

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Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.