Jeremy Johnson
Jeremy was born in Mexico, raised in NY. He is interested in exploring where humanity is headed in the coming decades and the potential for a truly planetary culture. He is currently an MA student at Goddard's Consciousness Studies program, researching how to integrate technology, mysticism and planetary activism.
Cyborgs, Dubstep, and Human Evolution

A look at what music has to say about biology & machines.
Bridging Worlds of Myth and Science: The Poetic Scholarship of William Irwin Thompson

Take a tour through the works of integral scholar and historian, Bill Thompson, as he spins a whole-picture view of myth, mysticism and evolution.
There Be Dragons! Or Mythopoeisis, Chaos, Catastrophe and Evolution

Jeremy Johnson returns to Beams and Struts with a meditation on what's possible in the eye of a storm.
The World is a Global Village

Marshall McLuhan illuminates the return of the tribe and the evolution of mind through media. (video)
The Integral Philosopher- Jean Gebser and Time

Will post-postmodern culture bring with it an entirely new sense of time? Or will our species run out of time? What should be our relationship to this most fundamental reality? Perhaps Jean Gebser would offer us some clues.
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Ryan - you managed to convey with clarity and tremendous honesty something very important that is rarely said. It was great to…
Written by Kris Holm
The Cons of Being Pro: The Inner Worlds of Professional Athletes
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Good quote on escapism by Abraham Lincoln: "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today"!
Written by Oliver Wihler
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Elyza, yes, the commitment to truth, writing these things is one challenge, living it another-but joyously working on it always ;-)
Shreditation-love…
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Ryan Leech
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Hi Ryan,
I'm so glad we could help. It's a great piece and I think you'll do great spreading this message and…
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Chris Dierkes
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Hi Ryan,
Reading your article here after also seeing your video, I'm just struck again that you're really on to something that's…
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Rochelle Fairfield
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So awesome to hear a sense of balance from a pro. Refreshing indeed. Spoken in an honest voice that tries to reach…
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Rachel
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From the article:
"it’s also used as a sexual empowerment tool for women"
Semen is sacred.
The world does not need more…
Written by Richard
Vaginal Weightlifting Class
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Thanks for the telling, the doing, the being and the meaning... Great stuff.
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Bonnitta Roy
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Dear Ryan,
as a discoverer of spiritual truths, I welcome your insights on this matter. As a stay at home mom, I…
Written by Elyza Maennlings
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Tessa, Thank you for these rich, heartfelt words. I appreciate that this article has touched something for you and that you've shared…
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Chela Davison
Doing Your Work: your life, your calling, our world
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Chris, THANKS! This material does need to be spread to a wider athletic audience, it's needed, so thanks for the ideas, I'm…
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Ryan Leech
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thanks Sean. That's great.
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Chris Dierkes
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Chris, Ryan gave a "TED-talk" style talk on this at FEAT Canada back in February.
http://www.featcanada.ca/2012/03/ryan-leech-a-perspective-on-sport-addiction/
Written by Sean Verret
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Great stuff Ryan as always.
Written by Sean Verret
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Hi Ryan,
Thanks for your piece. I thought it was brilliant. I don't know if you have thought about this but the…
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Chris Dierkes
The Cons of Being Pro: The Inner Worlds of Professional Athletes
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I think your message is truly incredible, Ryan. It's so admirable that you have been able to stretch yourself as much emotionally…
Written by Dana Starritt
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Cheers Patrick, there were some "zone" experiences while writing this, that feeling ain't just reserved for sports ;-)
And Kelly, the article…
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Ryan Leech
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this is awesome Ryan. Well done! I am so glad to read that you are taking care of yourself and setting a…
Written by Kelly Owens
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Jaw-dropping awe-inspiring and much-needed honesty. I'd say you've found the "zone of life", as well as another way to share what you…
Written by Patrick Thrift
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Hey Chela,
I am 'excited' to be here!
The ‘thing’ that is rich for me here with your experience with the entrepreneurial…
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Gregor Bingham
Doing Your Work: your life, your calling, our world
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