the four states of consciousness, and the limits of self-help

Timestamps00:00 landing in the body05:04 i used to work at a psychedelic biotech06:41 theme 1: above the line & below the line (in pink; image below)11:48 prompt 112:52 theme 2: the four states of consciousness (in black; image below)15:50 prompt 218:00 the limits of self-help22:16 prompt 324:34 thematic examples for each state of consciousness & closingReflective Writing Prompts* What story have you been holding onto that puts you in a state of powerlessness, i.e. below the line? What’s that like? If you’re ready to shift into being above the line, what would it be like to live with those stories instead?* Where are you still in this “by me” state, trying to force an outcome? Where in your life needs the energy of surrender: more softening and more trust?* Putting this model to work, name three actions you’re ready to take.Further reading* The book I refer to is called The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, Kaley Klemp. I refer to the pages below at the close of the class. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yunshu.substack.com