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Newsletter Nr. 848
Amsterdam, April 17th, 2020


AN INTEGRAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19 - PART 1: Three Eyes of Knowing - BRAD REYNOLDS

The ancient Chinese word (wēijī) or the ideogram (危機) for “crisis,” is one that means not only “danger” but also means “opportunity” (crisis = danger + opportunity). Consequently, I believe an integral response to COVID-19 needs to involve both personal and social growth in the interior domains (of the Left-Hand quadrants) as well as proper systemic action in the exterior domains (of the Right-Hand quadrants).  Not only do we have an opportunity to take personal and social action, but we also have one to exercise spiritual-transpersonal growth by using reason (via science) and wisdom (via spirituality) together. Such a comprehensive vision provides an integral response to this deadly tragedy effecting billions of people, including the death of hundreds of thousands of our loved ones (by the time this event passes). The intensity of this new reality before us can become a powerful portal for future growth in facing the death being thrust upon us beyond media hype or political propaganda. Importantly, we must remember that this is not only a current crisis, but it’s one showing us that we must be better prepared in the future to mitigate other potential threats.

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AN INTEGRAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19 - PART 2: Four Quadrants of Integral Wisdom - BRAD REYNOLDS

The usefulness of an Integral Map is that it provides guideposts (quadrants, levels, lines, states, etc.) to what already exists in our everyday experience; thus, we can easily recognize them when they’re pointed out, just like a mountain or river on a map corresponds to a real mountain and river flowing in the great outdoors. Or, on an interior level, the cognitive and emotional capacities of each individual vary from one to another; nevertheless, we all share certain qualities that are unmistakably human. Some identify more with traditional religious values, while others are more scientific and modern, while others strive to more universal spiritual and integral values. Nonetheless, we are one human race, one humanity — and COVID-19 has emphasized this truth — which can be part of the positive value we gain from going through this crisis together, as an emerging global society. In reality, we are one team, one global collective living on one fragile planet Earth, so we must hang together and help one another at all times, and not just during crisis. Is this not one of the most important lessons to learn in 2020? 


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