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As mainstream science begins taking seriously the cultural context of bodymind development and functioning, we may see 'a coming together' of more flexible and pluralistic methodologies (epistemic practices) - accompanied by more integrative discussions about the 'constructive' nature and limits of human knowledge and cognition. Read More: Here

“Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character.” -- George Santayana

Staying healthy and happy is a struggle for about half of Americans, according to a massive survey that attempts to measure the nation's general welfare, much like the Dow Jones Industrial Average portrays the health of the stock market. "There's never been anything quite like it," said Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize winner in economic sciences. "You're getting detai… Continue

I am happy to finally be able to share a very positive review of my book appearing in Integral Review: A Transdisciplinary and Transcultural Journal for New Thought, Research, and Praxis, an online, peer-reviewed journal. Written by Bonnitta Roy, IR editor and integral theorist, this review was completed and shared with me earlier in the year. Now that the issue has b… Continue

(Crossposted from www.c4chaos.com) I've been using FriendFeed for a while now. Here's my friendfeed URL: http://friendfeed.com/c4chaos I don't have much friends yet but I check back often because I the simple interface and the ease of sharing links and updates. If you like the serendipity of Twitter then FriendFeed elevates the serendipity up a notch (since you can inte… Continue

I am reprinting here the latest essay on my blog Integral Liberties The tourist brochures that are endlessly pumped on-line from Integral Province are clear that most of the natural charm of this map-generated territory is the willingness of the Provincials here to lend their spirits to the cosmic course of healing and evolution, they give the known universe an integrated voice in the repetition of Emil Coue’s mantra, “Everyday, in every way, I… Continue