The Richness of Being

Allow me to abduct you to a world of benevolent gods, untamed horses and... free-wheeling shopping carts. Wait, what now? Yeah, strange are the worlds we are privileged to inhabit.This episode of the Richness of Being podcast invites you, quite fittingly, into an embodied exploration of the nature of being.We'll dive into philosophical concepts that may help us deepen our understanding of how we make sense of the world and explore how/where they live in our bodies.We mention:OntologyOntological pluralism (Paul Feyerabend)Onto-fugitivity (Bayo Akomolafe). This episode may help you: feel into where/how your inherited ontology resides in your body (you may be surprised that it lives there at all)discover your body's orientation when it comes to entering other ways of being, as well as a world of awe and wonder (you may be less open than you think)begin/deepen your journey into embodied selfhood, a highly insecure and vulnerable path that may not offer any rewards in the conventional sense (but may stir deeper questions of soul)Please note: resistance to leaning into embodiment, feeling, lingering and slowing down is normal. This may be a sign that your modern mind is trying to keep you away from “trouble”. After listening, let me know: What came up for you when exploring the scenarios mentioned in the episode?Resources:⁠Virtual Home Ulrike Kanton: take a look around to see what I do and how I hold space, connect if you'd like to find out more or work togetherEmbodied aliveness practice⁠: a way to ground yourself, and maybe open to receive other way of seeing the world.⁠A Pluralism Worth Having: Feyerabend's Well-Ordered Science⁠⁠: paper on Feyerabend's understanding of pluralism, long read.⁠Virtual Home Bayo Akomolafe⁠: find essays and reflections. His ideas may not be easy to enter, grant yourself spaciousness.Paper: ⁠Onto-fugitivity: Grounding Sanctuary in the Cracks⁠ : paper on the concept of onto-fugitivity. Again, this might be hard to understand from a purely "rational" approach, take this in embodied ways, breathe, sway, dance with it.

Journey with me into the first episode, a tender exploration of aliveness and embodied work in our turbulent world. Forget the pursuit of a better self; this is an awakening to the vibrant pulse of life that animates you in every breath. This quiet, subtle, yet exquisitely precious and intimate work is often brushed aside by the mind and system. Yet, it is a profound act of rebellion, a reclaiming of your inherent vitality and wildness. Within this episode, we'll explore:A tangible glimpse into how aliveness, the deep richness of being, and embodied work intertwine in a real-life scenarioThe nourishing gifts (yum!) and the honest edges of embodied practicePathways to weave a deeper connection with your own soul and the living current of lifeThe untamed, fertile ground where life's wild magic beckonsWhy simply swapping out old blueprints might fail to cultivate the future our hearts truly yearn forLearn more about Ulrike's work on her website or connect with her on LinkedIn.

This trailer introduces The Richness of Being podcast, a space for soulful women seeking to lead with and for aliveness within and beyond. Reawaken to the boundless abundance that permeates this world as we explore this vital question: How do we exist, create, lead, and find belonging in unholy times?