Lecture Series 4
The Coronavirus series (4 lectures)
In record time, this unsuspecting “submicroscopic infectious agent” became the most significant event of our generation. Some are calling it the greatest tragedy since WW2, turning into a crisis that is devastating public health, our political systems, and the global economy.
Some, however, are calling it the moment humanity has been waiting for.
Regardless, the universe is definitely pressing the reset button and sending a loud and clear wake-up call.
This series takes us through different phases of the virus and discusses how we, as humanity can benefit the most from this collective rebirth process we are all part of. This series is taken from my podcast, which can be found on iTunes here.
Lecture 5:
The transformative power of oneness.
The Coronavirus is fierce and relentless. We are collectively facing a force that is massively destructive, incredibly complex, but also and deeply intelligent. This is the third time we as a collective face a coronavirus epidemic, with both the SARS epidemic in 2003 and the MERS epidemic in 2012.
This is by far the most destructive of all. As well as the healing and coping strategies we have in place, we also need to tune into a deeper ability for transformation.
In shamanism, oneness is the key to transformation and growth.
This 23-minute lecture shares some views on how we can all benefit finding unity with the current Coronavirus, which continues to be tenacious and relentless (to say the least).
Lecture 4:
Creating a container for incubation
A third of the world is on lockdown, and many of us in the west are privileged enough to get paid and compensated for staying home.
How do we make the most of this time?
I have been witnessing enormous amounts of creativity as people have been writing, painting, sharing workshops, and classes from the comfort of their own homes.
This global crisis could become a very potent incubator for those of us who should choose to use it in this way.
In this (more optimistic) podcast episode, I share some thoughts and ideas on how we can make the most of this time to create from a place of alignment and connection to our highest essence.
There are two parts of this, first is making the decision we want to be part of this creative wave. The next is creating the right container for it.
Too much spaciousness can be like a popped tire, allow the potency of great ideas to escape.
This 28 min lecture shares a few ideas on how to make the most of this time to truly discover the power of our essence and find ways of sharing it with the global community at a time when it needs it most.
Lecture 3:
Coronavirus : Our collective process of death/birth
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, death tolls are soaring as we live under extreme lockdown conditions. But as well as experiencing physical death, we are also experiencing the end of habits, jobs, relationships, etc... this situation has become a potent invitation to look at our relationship to this inevitable phenomenon. For thousands of years, many traditions, religions, and philosophies have considered death to be only part of a process that also includes rebirth. From the mystery schools of ancient civilisations to Buddhism, Christianity, and quantum physics, the idea of death and rebirth has been an essential duality that is intrinsic to all of our beings and to everything in existence. This episode explores how beneficial it can be to reconnect to philosophies that encompass ideas of rebirth in these times. The place where death and birth meet is also the place where we can connect to our highest and most unlimited potential.
Lecture 2:
Coronavirus: The gift that keeps on giving
As the Coronavirus saga has unfolded, the western world has faced a massive lock-down as well as the possibility of learning some valuable lessons at a swift pace. This "forced" time at home becomes an invitation to explore a particular part of ourselves we might not usually have the time to explore.
For most of us, the financial consequences of this crisis are inevitable, and this is the perfect time for us to look at our individual and collective shadow around money. The antidote to all of this is our highest essence.
This may be the perfect time for each of us to embody our magnificence and discover the intrinsic gift we are here to share with the world.
Lecture 1:
Coronavirus: A shaman's perspective
IMPORTANT NOTE: This lecture was recorded on 09 March 2020, before the situation reached pandemic proportions. My views have since been revised in future lectures. Please note this lecture’s views do not reflect my later views.
This 30-minute lecture shares an alternative approach to the current global Coronavirus crisis which has overtaken our media and daily lives.
Coronavirus has overtaken our media, and even seeped into our politics.
Yet there is a backlash from people questioning if things are really as bad as are being demonstrated.
My "shamanic" take on the situation involves stripping away layers of illusion and looking at the potential gift behind this global situation.
Is this the universe nudging us to slow down our consumption and be more respectful to our environment? Could it be a cosmic invitation for us to collectively slow down, make space in our lives and perhaps begin a much-needed global healing process?