In a hyper-individualised society, being a person tied to role, responsibilities, expectations - shaped by internalised cultural norms and maintained by structurally oppressive systems can bring a sense of private 'individualised' experience, and pressure that overwhelms parts of us no matter what our age. Experiences of separateness and disconnection as well as unfavourable self beliefs and/or beliefs about others can fuel intense feelings of discontent, adversely affecting our relationships with ourselves, those we care about and the world in general. All of this is felt and held deeply in our soma, shaping our bodies quite literally in their musculature, posture, identity, stories and beliefs.
From a systemic standpoint, being a human with sovereignty, intrinsic dignity and value, just as nature has - as a part of nature itself, intimately mutually connected and in constant relationship to those around - part of fluctuating ecosystems - is important to hold together. That we might all be feeling varieties of similar experiences, expressing similar values in different ways is sometimes hard to hold on to when we are in conflict, difficulty or rupture. When however, we are supported in acknowledging and exploring the complexity of the multiple needs and aspects we have inside of ourselves, in our relationships with others - with partners, within families and communities - new possibility to perceive the resources, power and influence held in maintaining and/or changing aspects within each of these systems arises.
From a systemic standpoint, being a human with sovereignty, intrinsic dignity and value, just as nature has - as a part of nature itself, intimately mutually connected and in constant relationship to those around - part of fluctuating ecosystems - is important to hold together. That we might all be feeling varieties of similar experiences, expressing similar values in different ways is sometimes hard to hold on to when we are in conflict, difficulty or rupture. When however, we are supported in acknowledging and exploring the complexity of the multiple needs and aspects we have inside of ourselves, in our relationships with others - with partners, within families and communities - new possibility to perceive the resources, power and influence held in maintaining and/or changing aspects within each of these systems arises.
