Ep 318 Peacewarts: Social Chemistry 101 – From Reactant to Catalyst (Class 14)

Ep 318 Peacewarts: Social Chemistry 101 – From Reactant to Catalyst (Class 14) Episode Summary: In our final session, we explore the transition from being a reactant to a catalyst. Using Václav Havel’s "living in truth," the Peace People of Northern Ireland, and JFK’s 1963 American University speech as anchors, we define the power of co-regulation and the final protocols of the Peace Scholar. Homework: Research Václav Havel’s "living in truth." Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Final Journal Entry on the 14-class journey. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions areThe Power of the Powerless by Václav Havel, a profound essay on personal integrity and how individual alignment with truth destabilizes authoritarian systems, and Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh, an essential guide on cultivating a calm, luminous presence capable of transforming hostile environments. Learning Topics: Reactant vs. Catalyst; Co-regulation; The Velvet Revolution; JFK’s American University Speech (1963); The Peace People of Northern Ireland; Living in Truth. · Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com ·  Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez "I am late, madame Curie" https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW