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the heart and soul (and mind) of transition
An Exploration of Inner Transition
Jonathan Jelfs
we have within us
extraordinary creative evolutionary potential that
can lead to
wide-scale cooperation, innovation, sustainability
and peace.
placing ourselves in the Universe Story
We have entered a time of conscious evolution
“In the stillness is the dance”
Tony Lattimer: “Nothing is art unless it comes from the whole of our being. Head is not enough – it requires the integration of head and heart.”
Head and
Heart and
Hands
Transition with:
“holding”by Frana Favata
Gesture 1
“giving”by Frana Favata
Gesture 2
“receiving”by Frana Favata
Gesture 3
Trinity
• the outer reflects the inner
• thoughts • feelings• worldview • story • intuition• culture• values• ethics
Why Inner Transition? (1)
• inner transition practices can improve freedom to choose (eg meditation and ‘cognitive flexibility’ JMU)
Why Inner Transition? (2)
•attention to inner processes of groups helps effectiveness
Why Inner Transition? (3)
•attention to inner aspects can help avoid burnout and increase wellbeing
Why Inner Transition? (4)
because the truth may not be enough
Why Inner Transition? (5)
“We’ve made no impact on this rising curve (of CO2 emissions) and
it’s hard to keep interest and optimism alive.”
Novelist, Ian McEwan - Guardian 2nd July 2011
Why Inner Transition (6)?
• giving attention to inner processes (individual and group) can save a lot of time and disappointment later
Why Inner Transition (7)?
• giving attention to inner processes supports individual and group resilience
Why Inner Transition (8)?
We are dealing with a complex human problem :
• People interpret the ‘facts’ differently• People have different worldviews• People live by different ‘stories’• People worry about different things• People have varying capacities for change
Why Inner Transition (9)?
We are dealing with a hopeful human problem:
• The earth will survive!• Creativity and innovation is exponential
too!• This is a stage of evolution• A time for conscious evolution• Not only “what will we do about climate
change” but “what will climate change do for us?”
Why Inner Transition (10)?
Understanding Transition
in an integral way:
(activity – how might this affect your involvement in Transition?)
mind, heart
and soul
scientific facts
cultural beliefs
and values
collective
actions
Ingredients for Transition
inner
oute
r
individual
group
Inner experienceConsciousness
ThoughtsFeelingsEmotionsIntuition
Spiritual experience
Physical realityPhysics
ChemistryBiology
PhysiologyPathology
Cultural
featuresShared worldview
Shared beliefsShared attitudesShared values
SystemsPolitical
EconomicTechnological
EcologicalEducational
Aspects of climate change
inner
outer
individual
group
The subjective ‘I’
The objective ‘It’
The intersubjective
‘We’
The interobjective
‘Its’
integral
Integral Model: 4 irreducible aspects of reality
inner
outer
individual
collective
• Developing Community
• Companions on the Journey of Transition
• Group Transition Practices• eating together• doing tasks together• doing fun things together• reflecting on how the group works together• getting to know each others passions, gifts,
vulnerabilities• building trust, safety • giving and getting support• learning and sharing tools and skills• using creative group processes
Inner Transition Practices (1)
• More Group Transition Practices• education and learning
• deep listening
• celebrations and lamentations
• entertainment and parties
• creativity: music, poetry, art
• chant and dance (eg DUP)
• growing, walking in nature, cycling
• Contemporary Transformative Practices• meditation
• mindfulness
• shadow work
Inner Transition Practices (2)
• Is Inner Transition important and why?
• What might we do to encourage Inner Transition in Transition Liverpool?
• Is there a place for an Inner Transition group or should it be spread throughout the whole?
Inner Transition in Liverpool
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