Quita Brodhead. Whence and Where To. 2000. Oil on canvas. 36-1/4 x 48 inches. Courtesy of Hollis Taggart Galleries, New York, and the Estate of Quita Brodhead I'd like to offer something from the realm of projective geometry, with respect to infinity, that is (believe it or not) very practical.  I have found that projective geometry...

Abstract This essay outlines connections between the Elemental Cycle as an archetype of transformation, transdisciplinarity, and  cybernetics.  A number of questions are addressed: the nature and importance of connecting these fields, an examination of resources and the dominant disciplinary discourses for the associated fields, and a critical examination of my assumptions, beliefs, and position. Introduction How often...

Every moment of transformation enacts an epistemology.  Part of what it means to be human is to have the potential to awaken to this fact, and more: to recognize that the recognition of the inescapable relation between action and epistemology leads to the unfolding of a life-long quest and question: how do I know?...

To begin in the middle: -          There is no “it”, but there is talk about “it”.  Ultimately the talk about “it”, the pointing to “it”, is more fundamental to “it” than anything else, because it is the RELATIONS that are primary: thingness is a subset of relatedness.  Relations are not between two “things” but are...

"What is the connection between a transformative learning approach and the sense of one's own spirituality? In what way does transformative learning nurture the spirit any more than any other learning style does?" There are many styles of transformative learning. In general, however, one key aspect of transformative learning the explicit recognition that learning...

I'm sure this is incomplete, but may give a brief overview and sense of alchemy.  Each item would, of course, deserve quite a bit of explication, and only the broadest aspects are indicated here.  Please feel free to comment on this post with ideas for additions and revisions! <Click for larger version! Or download here.>

Unfortunately, the workshop has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled this Summer; keep an eye out here for the announcement! Form / Re-Form / In-Form / Trans-Form Elemental Transformation: Changing How We Work with Change A hands-on/minds-on workshop with Frank Chester and Seth Miller Saturday, March 20th 9 am – 5 pm Live Oak Charter School Petaluma, CA Pre-registration is required. All workshop materials provided....

The following is my response to a recent article by Eugene Schwartz entitled "Anthroposophy and Waldorf Education: The Web as Will and Idea", which is Eugene's response to an article by the renowned anthroposophist Sergei Prokofieff, who wrote a remarkable article entitled "The Being of the Internet", in which he argued that the digital media...

First-order Solution: The problem and the solution share an epistemological context, each helping drive the other. Second 'phase' (to the right): In this context 'more of the solution' creates 'more of the problem' through a symmetrical relationship. The SAME problem is produced by the SAME solution. No real transformation is forthcoming from within the system, because...

There's something amazing about alchemical imagery. Deep spiritual symbolism, specific practical advice about transformation, archetypal aspects, meditative visualizations, and esoteric mysteries can exist together all in ONE image. For how many other works of art can the same be said? In my opinion there is not enough alchemical imagery out in public on...

My first attempt at remixing/composing a song.  The original vocal track is from Bisola Marignay.  We partnered together to make a creation, and this is what happened: Download Song of Transformation - TransD Mix Enjoy!