Hello Everyone,
Thanks for all the thoughtful contributions here. Like Leslie, I too started
out in physics and math, and like Thomas, I think there are other models ot
reality (Bohm's certainly), and research within mainstram science that support
constellation work. Epigenetics, for example, and the many studies discussed
in books like McTaggert's THE FIELD and THE BOND and Dean Radin's exhaustive
ENTANGLED MINDS and THE CONSCIOUS UNIVERSE--these exist and do not depend upon
Rupert's model.
I took a major look at all this in three KNOWING FIELD articles recently, based
really on Kuhn's notions of paradigm shift.
Constellations and the Evolution of Worldviews, Part One: Paradigm Shift, The
Knowing Field, June 2011
(Cutting edge science moves in the direction of modeling the striking effects
observed in constellations, but is hampered by struggles typical around the the
times of major paradigm shifts. How can open minded investigators and
constellators open better dialogues? How are empirical investigations and
constellations actually similar?)
Constellations and the Evolution of Worldviews, Part Two: Time, Space, and
Consciousness, The Knowing Field, Dec 2011
(More detailed look the kind of a-temporal, non-local reality necessary to
explain quantum effects; this is very much the same reality necessary to
explain effects observed in constellations; not merely morality is a matter of
social belonging, but also views of reality itself; does scientific materialism
reflect left-over historical trauma?)
Constellations and the Evolution of Worldviews, Part Three: From Clockwork to
Network , The Knowing Field, June 2012
(Looking now at potential "local" explanations for constellation effects,
including epigenetics, social bonding, wireless field effects in bodies,
resonance in workshops. Returning to the 5 effects, it's clear that only some
might be grounded in local effects, while others can take place only via the
non-local, a-temporal "InnerNet." Also, there are further distinctions about
the effects.)
But there's one thing worth mentioning, covered in the second of these
articles. Mainstream scientists are in many ways the descendents of those who
lead the revolution in consciousness that denied the validity of the largely
female healers that were branded as "witches" and persecuted. This suggests
that we need to look at the question of historical trauma in regard to what is
happening today. We are in many ways aligned with the "witches."
I don't think intellectual clarity is going to emerge that easily around this
until this aspect of social and historical trauma is addressed in a direct and
compassionate manner. What if constellations are needed around this historical
trauma, which should probably begin by setting up mainstream science and
elements like "psychic phenomena," "alternative medicine," and "the
constellation communities."
What if, instead of turning our backs on this, we ask ourselves if we have a
very precious tool that might help to alleviate it and move this paradigm shift
ahead with less strife?
Best,
Michael
Michael Reddy, PhD, CPC, ELI-MP
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On Apr 9, 2013, at 10:16 AM, Dan Booth Cohen, PhD wrote:
Hello Everyone -
For those who have not seen the news, a controversy erupted between the
organizers of TED Talks and Rupert Sheldrake. It has been active for about a
month and comes to a level of completion on 14 April with what is not being
called exTEDx West Hollywood.
It is relevant to the Constellations community because two essential
components of the Constellation process are rejected as illusory by the
mainstream of scientific psychology. The bedrock premise of modern
psychology is that consciousness is product of brain function. According to
this model, everything that can be thought, felt, conceived, or done by a
human being originates in the electrochemical operations of their brains.
Accepting this model as fact means that representatives in a Constellation
can only access information present in their own brain. They know nothing
and cannot possibly know anything about a stranger's family members.
Additionally, Hellinger's concepts of Conscience and Orders of Love, however
they are restated, are acquired cultural beliefs. A grandchild cannot be
entangled with the fate of a lost great-uncle whose existence is otherwise
unknown by living relatives.
Sheldrake's theory of Morphic resonance can account for the phenomena of
representative perception and systemic entanglement. Here is the link to his
talk on the subject which I turned into a YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JydjryhEl5o. ;
In December, Sheldrake gave a TEDx talk in London about his book Science Set
Free. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TerTgDEgUE.
As you can see from the YouTube title, TED censored the video and removed it
from its YouTube channel on the grounds that it promoted pseudoscience. That
is what ignited the controversy. The best summary with links to relevant
sites is Craig Weiler's blog. http://weilerpsiblog.wordpress.com/
In the fallout, TED escalated the controversy by withdrawing the license to
the TEDx West Hollywood event scheduled for 14 April and featuring Russell
Targ, Larry Dossey, Marianne Williamson and many others. Without the TED
license, the organizer, Suzanne Taylor, lost her venue. She has successfully
found a new venue and the event is occurring as planned.
I feel that the Constellations community is inside this debate. On a daily
basis, I perceive dimensions of consciousness that cannot be solely created
by my own brain. Just yesterday, I worked with a woman whose ancestors are
Chinese. What I felt, saw and heard is beyond anything I know based on
personal experience. Later in the day, when doing a Constellation for
another woman, I said, "There's a third child with these two. She's from a
previous generation." The woman I was working with knew of no other missing
children. Then, minutes later, she remembered her grandmother's deathbed
confession which confirmed my sense. That's just yesterday.
The consciousness = brain model is a major barrier to Constellations gaining
acceptance in mainstream medical and therapeutic settings. Franz Rupert's
response has been to delete the "spooky" elements, working only with the
client and the client's intention. He treats ancestors as mental
projections. This is effective in overcoming the barrier. I cannot adopt
this approach, because for me the ancestors are real and working with them
is the most important part of the Constellation.
The conclusion is I recommend members of our community watch the free live
stream of the 14 April West Hollywood event. Here is the link:
http://www.tedxwesthollywood.com/. If you are in the LA area, there are
still tickets available to attend in person.
Dan
Dan Booth Cohen, PhD
2013 US Systemic Constellations Conference, October 10-13, Seattle, WA
6th North American Systemic Constellations Intensive, July 31 - August 4,
2013, Farmington, CT
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