If one is inquiring into the map of spiral dynamics then one must know about Ken Wilber. Wilber brought spiral dynamics into the realm of developmental psychology and philosophy. However, he changed things up a bit with the colors which has caused some confusion with the original map. Wilber’s Integral Theory is often referred to as AQAL which is short for All Quadrants, All Lines, All Levels and All States. The developmental levels are birthed from Spiral dynamics.
Listen to this video to bring Wilber and Integral Theory into the realm of spiral dynamic inquiry……..
Here is another video, very well done, that expresses Ken Wilber’s take on the spiral dynamic map….
Have you ever taken a personality profile test? They are sometimes administered when applying for a job or if you are undergoing treatment for a psychological issue. The most popular profile is called The Meyers Briggs. Well, the different stages within the spiral dynamics map can be compared to a personality type. It is not an exact comparison, however, it is close. I used to work with a company that conducted and scored personality profile tests for corporations and businesses. My boss always used to say, “You have a personality. You are not your personality. Just like you have a right arm but you are not your arm.
Ok, with that said, personality types indicate how a person will tend to react under a set of circumstances. The “tend to” is important. A personality type is identified by asking how someone would feel, what they would think and what they would do given xyz circumstance A type identifies a “locale” of reactivity patterns.
In the spiral dynamic map, individuals are centered in a certain color or stage. It is their “go to” perspective of the world. It is where they live. However, anyone can visit any stage, level or color within the map. This visit is more of a “state experience.”
I have been centered in Yellow for many years. I have had experiences of turquoise and coral. I am currently studying teal so I will not comment on that right now. And, when I react to the Maya of this life I usually travel down to beige, red, sometimes blue, occasionally orange. I am not too much into purple and green. My current struggle is how to get out of Yellow. However, I am feeling saturated in yellow so I am ready burst out of it.
My “working hypothesis” is that “The Move” that is most needed in humanity is to rescue as many people from green and accelerate them through yellow with an individually-custom made- process to get to turquoise in the most efficient and optimal way available.
Watch these three short videos in sequence to establish a stronger hook into the understanding of this dynamic map of human conscious evolution-development-growth-unfolding and transformation.
This is part of THE GREAT WORK OF THE GREAT AWAKENING!
I really like this guy. He has done some very good work through video presentations over the years. Watch this video to begin to bring the map of spiral dynamics into your awareness.
What is the Red Pill Yoga Process (RPYP)? The RPYP is a perspective and it is a “map of the territory.”
Why would I be interested in inquiring into the RPYP? In today’s world there is a divide in perspective. Ironically, the political divide which always seems to hover around 51:49, has morphed into a cultural divide and is described as Red vs. Blue. Arguably, the most important Hindu Scriptural text related to yoga is The Bhagavad Gita. The whole story of the Gita takes place on battlefield of Kuruksheta, upon which two sides of a family – The Pandavas and Kuaravas – are preparing for battle. The text itself focuses on a conversation between two characters; Arjuna, the commanding general of The Pandavas and Krishna, God. Krishna plays the role of chariot driver for Arjuna. Studying and testing out the RPYP will expand your perspective. Weather you are a yoga teacher, a yoga practitioner or new to yoga the RPYP it will challenge your current perspective, give you a higher understanding of the “opposing side” and enhance your ability to travel along the path of wisdom.
What is the process? It is a five stage/step/phase orientation, introduction, inquiry, understanding and opportunity for mastery in The Creation process Master Template. It is uniquely tailored to the individual or group participating. The first five sessions are conducted via zoom and the first session (Orientation) is free.
I remember a few years after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes that I wrote a letter to my family.
I was diagnosed in 1976 at the age of 14.
The letter was an attempt to describe what it was like to live with the condition. It is hard to describe because the trauma of the dis-ease is strong and multifaceted. In other words, it is not just physical. It affects the energy self, the mental, the emotional, the financial, the social……everything. I described how it felt like I was sent to the circus to perform the high wire act with no safety net. Everyday; 24/7 I was trying to balance on the thin wire of blood sugar control. It was an impossible task.
At the end of the letter, after describing what it was like, all I felt was sadness, hopelessness, victim consciousness, remorse, guilt, self-pity, resentment…should I go on? I ended the letter with a heartfelt and surrendering statement. All I could say was “I AM SORRY.” I could see how me being “sick” was affecting others and I felt like there was nothing I could do to “fix it.” My remorse was filled with embarrassment, shame and a sense of helplessness.
