Today, we welcome back our most frequent guest, Chris Dierkes, for a deeply insightful, even (dare I say?) hopeful discussion about the importance of mercy, justice, and maintaining equanimity (without shutdown or avoidance) when faced with the current state of the world.

This is Irene and Chris’ fifth long-form conversation on subjects like meditation, mindfulness, sovereignty, and, today: how to stay balanced in chaotic times. Enjoy the learning and wisdom!

Chris’ Information:
► Visit Chris' Site
http://chrisdierkes.com/
► Substack | Liquid Love by Chris Dierkes
https://cdierkes.substack.com/

Mentions in the video:
► The trouble with running (only) to the light when healing trauma with Seth Lyon #strangerthings
   • The trouble with running (only) to th...  
► Heart Meditation || neurosensory exercise || Facebook Live Episode
   • Heart Meditation || neurosensory exer...  

Previous interviews with Chris Dierkes:
► Feb 2017 | Meditation & Mindfulness 101 || Interview with Chris Dierkes
   • Meditation & Mindfulness 101 || Inter...  
► July 2020 | Healing a hurt soul & finding sovereignty with Chris Dierkes
   • Healing a hurt soul & finding soverei...  
► July 2021 | Healing wisdom for a new world with Chris Dierkes
   • Healing wisdom for a new world with C...  
► July 2022 | The power of clear intentions & growing our attention with Chris Dierkes.
   • The power of clear intentions & growi...  

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Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Mercy and Justice in Nervous System Health and Healing Trauma
00:02:57 - The Journey from Spiritual Practitioner to Clergy
00:05:50 - The Elements of Faith
00:08:48 - The Evolution of Spiritual Practices
00:11:30 - The Harm of Psychiatric Meds and the Broken Education System
00:14:13 - Exploring Different Prayer Practices
00:17:01 - The Many Forms of Prayer
00:19:43 - The Intersection of Spirituality and Energy
00:22:30 - Perspectives on Human Nature
00:25:20 - The Liberation of Raw Emotions
00:28:20 - The Upside Down and Trauma
00:31:18 - Maintaining an Open Heart
00:34:22 - Finding a Balance Between Mercy and Justice
00:37:07 - Choosing What Moves Your Heart
00:39:49 - Being Enough
00:42:42 - The Duality of Pain and Goodness
00:45:48 - Love and Joy in a Merry World
00:48:26 - The Natural State of Empathy and Compassion
00:51:09 - Embracing All Parts of Ourselves
00:53:59 - The Disconnection and Amnesia in Parenting
00:56:43 - The Continuum Concept
00:59:28 - The Combination of Power and Goodness
01:02:20 - Balancing Yin and Yang Energies
01:05:22 - The Danger of Over or Under Attention
01:08:08 - Fawn Response and the Need for Boundaries
01:10:55 - The Intensification of Spiritual Experience
01:13:48 - Navigating Unprocessed Experiences
01:16:33 - Integration and Discharging of Emotional Charge
01:19:10 - Arousal and Deactivation in Emotions
01:21:43 - Sharing the Journey of Spiritual Growth
01:22:12 - Different Ways to Engage with Chris Dierkes

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