Ziggy
27th August 2004, 01:29
Wulf's work on art, sexuality, philosophy, psychology, and religion are very intriguing though i question some of his work. i was just wondering what you guys thought
Wulf Zendik (http://www.zendik.org/Wulf_Zendik/wulfcontent.html)
Creavolution:
Evolution, rather than being the enemy of this eternal process of spirit, is its motor, its divine creative force. Over the course of ten billion years, it has taken the basic elements of hydrogen and helium, and transformed them into the vast array of Life which covers the Earth, and presumably countless other planets throughout the universe. It has produced everything from single-celled amoeba to the complex bodies and brains of the higher primates. In we humans, evolution has created an essential step in the expansion of awareness—creatures capable of understanding the scope and preciousness of the Life process, and the necessity (and responsibility) of acting as its caretakers and guardians.
In practice, Creavolution is the deliberate acceleration of this Universal expansion of consciousness, using our minds' innate creativity to push the envelope of knowing and possibility. At its essence, it is simply the process of learning ourselves, learning what we truly are beneath untold centuries of self-hatred and negativity.
Ecolibrium:
the Zendik social/political design, an open-ended, holistic design that achieves balance between our needs as human beings and the realities of planetary survival. It does this by recognizing that there is no difference between these two desires. Our pleasure and survival as individuals are based on the integrity of the natural world, are part of the natural world, and no amount of political wheeler-dealing—no amount of finance-economy, free-enterprise fantasy—will alter that essential truth. Relying on our millennia-long history as social animals, communal animals, Ecolibrium calls on us to work together, to understand that there is no conflict between group survival and individual achievement. It asks that we each take personal responsibility for the common task of creating a pleasurable, benevolent, sustainable world future—not as an act of selfless altruism, but as the ultimate act of enlightened Self-interest.
The Genius Potential Principle:
a governing principle of Ecolibrium society. In stark contrast to the dog-eat-dog mentality of competition—which forces us to struggle against each other for a few well-paying jobs, whether we like the work or not—Wulf developed the Genius Potential Principle in recognition of a basic human truth: each of us—born in our own distinct genetic circumstances—possesses a unique set of skills and abilities, which, if allowed to blossom and develop, becomes our unique stamp on Life—our very personal contribution to our own happiness and the survival of the whole. In an Ecolibrium culture (for example, in daily life at Zendik Farm), it is the responsibility of the individual to actively pursue genius, and it is the responsibility of society to support that pursuit, to open up space for this newly emerging creative energy.
Wulf in Texas, 1997
Key to the Genius Potential Principle—and to realizing the immense power of Wulf's work in this area—is the understanding that encouraging genius is not a frivolous act. It is a vital organizing principle, reflecting the tremendous creative resources of human society and culture. In a culture that utilizes its power, productivity increases, creativity increases, cooperation increases. With each person free to discover their actual talents, instead of seeking vainly after position and hierarchy, the crushing impact of competition is gradually eliminated. Once implemented, the Genius Potential Principle is self-renewing, as each increase in individual expression leads to creative expansion at all social levels. This boom in creativity—this dropping of the massive clampdown of competition—frees up energy drastically needed for the rebuilding and renovation of our torn and tattered planet, as well as the rebuilding of our torn and tattered selves.
Living Therapy:
the basic Zendik technique for psychological and emotional healing. Radical in its utter simplicity, Living Therapy relies on the day-to-day practice of personal and social honesty. It replaces isolated paid therapy—conducted and controlled by professional strangers—with the matrix of interested family and friends, each of whom is also involved in the same ongoing therapy. Through the rough and tumble of daily life, close bonds are established that allow for deep work, a peeling back of the layers of accumulated damage that we all share. The purpose of Living Therapy differs essentially from the purposes of conventional therapy. Rather than attempting to smooth off the rough edges of human experience for the sake of social “normalcy,” Living Therapy seeks to explore and understand that experience, even when it evades the narrow channels of mainstream sanction and acceptability. In this way, it allows for an unprecedented individuality and personal freedom, as honest self-expression—be it ugly, sublime, or anything in-between—gradually emerges from beneath the lifeless social mask.
Wulf Zendik (http://www.zendik.org/Wulf_Zendik/wulfcontent.html)
Creavolution:
Evolution, rather than being the enemy of this eternal process of spirit, is its motor, its divine creative force. Over the course of ten billion years, it has taken the basic elements of hydrogen and helium, and transformed them into the vast array of Life which covers the Earth, and presumably countless other planets throughout the universe. It has produced everything from single-celled amoeba to the complex bodies and brains of the higher primates. In we humans, evolution has created an essential step in the expansion of awareness—creatures capable of understanding the scope and preciousness of the Life process, and the necessity (and responsibility) of acting as its caretakers and guardians.
In practice, Creavolution is the deliberate acceleration of this Universal expansion of consciousness, using our minds' innate creativity to push the envelope of knowing and possibility. At its essence, it is simply the process of learning ourselves, learning what we truly are beneath untold centuries of self-hatred and negativity.
Ecolibrium:
the Zendik social/political design, an open-ended, holistic design that achieves balance between our needs as human beings and the realities of planetary survival. It does this by recognizing that there is no difference between these two desires. Our pleasure and survival as individuals are based on the integrity of the natural world, are part of the natural world, and no amount of political wheeler-dealing—no amount of finance-economy, free-enterprise fantasy—will alter that essential truth. Relying on our millennia-long history as social animals, communal animals, Ecolibrium calls on us to work together, to understand that there is no conflict between group survival and individual achievement. It asks that we each take personal responsibility for the common task of creating a pleasurable, benevolent, sustainable world future—not as an act of selfless altruism, but as the ultimate act of enlightened Self-interest.
The Genius Potential Principle:
a governing principle of Ecolibrium society. In stark contrast to the dog-eat-dog mentality of competition—which forces us to struggle against each other for a few well-paying jobs, whether we like the work or not—Wulf developed the Genius Potential Principle in recognition of a basic human truth: each of us—born in our own distinct genetic circumstances—possesses a unique set of skills and abilities, which, if allowed to blossom and develop, becomes our unique stamp on Life—our very personal contribution to our own happiness and the survival of the whole. In an Ecolibrium culture (for example, in daily life at Zendik Farm), it is the responsibility of the individual to actively pursue genius, and it is the responsibility of society to support that pursuit, to open up space for this newly emerging creative energy.
Wulf in Texas, 1997
Key to the Genius Potential Principle—and to realizing the immense power of Wulf's work in this area—is the understanding that encouraging genius is not a frivolous act. It is a vital organizing principle, reflecting the tremendous creative resources of human society and culture. In a culture that utilizes its power, productivity increases, creativity increases, cooperation increases. With each person free to discover their actual talents, instead of seeking vainly after position and hierarchy, the crushing impact of competition is gradually eliminated. Once implemented, the Genius Potential Principle is self-renewing, as each increase in individual expression leads to creative expansion at all social levels. This boom in creativity—this dropping of the massive clampdown of competition—frees up energy drastically needed for the rebuilding and renovation of our torn and tattered planet, as well as the rebuilding of our torn and tattered selves.
Living Therapy:
the basic Zendik technique for psychological and emotional healing. Radical in its utter simplicity, Living Therapy relies on the day-to-day practice of personal and social honesty. It replaces isolated paid therapy—conducted and controlled by professional strangers—with the matrix of interested family and friends, each of whom is also involved in the same ongoing therapy. Through the rough and tumble of daily life, close bonds are established that allow for deep work, a peeling back of the layers of accumulated damage that we all share. The purpose of Living Therapy differs essentially from the purposes of conventional therapy. Rather than attempting to smooth off the rough edges of human experience for the sake of social “normalcy,” Living Therapy seeks to explore and understand that experience, even when it evades the narrow channels of mainstream sanction and acceptability. In this way, it allows for an unprecedented individuality and personal freedom, as honest self-expression—be it ugly, sublime, or anything in-between—gradually emerges from beneath the lifeless social mask.