Know & Grow Yourself

Healing yourself, loving the world

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I do the right thing

The fourth level of development The fourth level of spiral dynamics, blue, is about transcending the lawlessness of the previous ego red stage and finding relief in rules and structure. As with every level, there’s wisdom, desire, and value of this stage that we can appreciate and integrate. Think of your grandfather or great-grandfather, the stoic … Read more

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I matter

Dr. Simmons calls the third level of development “I matter” or “I have power”. This stage of ego development points to one of the most important aspects of integral theory and spiral dynamics. The red level, the warrior level, is often vilified and feared among people who come from a different worldview.  But the individual courage … Read more

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I belong

The second level found in spiral dynamics is about belonging. Belonging is a powerful theme to consider as you enter into the holiday season. You have a deep need to belong; how much of your suffering comes from feeling you don’t fit in? As you embrace or reject long-standing family traditions, you are working with … Read more

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Growing our societies

Spiral dynamics is a theory of social development, also mapping to our individual development, that provides a powerful perspective and roadmap for our growth. Rev. Dr. Jane Simmons, Q-Process Creator and Unity Minister, gave a series of talks about the levels of growth in which we can find wonderful insights to our personal growth and … Read more