Principles for a Dynamic Life Masterclass 1

Part 1 13 lectures 03:18:46 Introduction Congratulations on beginning this exciting course! I am so happy that you're here. We'll be setting up an awesome framework in the coming lessons, with this introduction laying out the structure of the course as well as its intent and direction. This video will explain the course to you and in the next lesson you'll have access to resources that you will continually use for each lesson like my Recommended Reading List and the course Reflection Guide for the guiding questions at the end of each lesson. Give yourself ample time in between each lesson and utilize the additional resources presented as opportunities to further your experience. The more you put yourself in, the more you will get as a result. I'm proud of you for taking a massive step toward your own growth and I can't wait to hear about your experience on this exciting journey. Important Links Dynamic Life Facebook GroupJoin others in discussion about what you learn and ask questions as you apply these lessons to your life in the coming weeks and months: Recommended Reading ListMy personal reading list that is being updated on an ongoing basis of highly influential books. I refer to this list at various times in the lessons in this course. of Life Podcast Stay connected to topics like these and more on mindset, health and success through my weekly self-development podcast, The Dance of Life. Tune in every week for inspiring content and valuable information to move the needle forward in your life: GuideUse this PDF for the guiding questions at the end of every lesson (attached). Truth Truth is our beginning, the first and most important thing to continually remind ourselves of as we venture forward. In this lesson we explore the fundamental idea that our perspective is limited, giving us an access to humility, peace and curiosity to always find another angle. Stages of Learning, The Cycle of Knowledge & Blind Spots In this next lesson we set the foundation for knowledge itself. How do we learn? What are the different kinds of knowledge? What does it mean to have a "Blind Spot" and how can we profit from it? The Power of Language preview In this next lesson we continue our foundation with another important building block: language. As human beings we exist in both the physical, material world and in an invisible matrix of meaning, words, agreements and information. This invisible world often dictates our behavior, emotions and experience - so it is vital to master our relationship to it if we want to live a Dynamic life. BONUS Resource: The Lava LampThe Lava Lamp metaphor is a fantastic mental model for meaninglessness. To see change in our life as just change has been a timeless practice since ancient times and the mark of a masterful mind. Below is a simple, short relaxation video that zooms up close to a lava lamp in HD with music. Enjoy and use it to anchor yourself back in ultimate reality beyond perception and language - that stuff is just moving around with other stuff :) BONUS Resource: The Dance of Life Podcast - Episode 122 Below you can listen to the podcast episode I was referring to in this lesson regarding integrity, keeping your word, creative language (vs. descriptive) and using words to create reality. Remember that you have the power to change what things mean to you and to check in to that Lava Lamp every so often when life's chatter becomes overwhelming. BONUS Resource: The Landmark Forum There are many wonderful programs for personal growth out there and, in the realm of language and meaning, Landmark has played a significant role in helping me transform my life. If this lesson opened something up for you, I suggest pursuing further work and research through one of Landmark's weekend-long experiences. It changed my life and I'm sure it will change yours, too. You can visit, research and register here: Landmark Worldwide Duality The Principle of Duality is one of the major foundations of this entire course and for all of reality around us. Here we will dive into this concept, look at several ways that it can be understood and explore it's conclusions in the coming lessons. Interdependence One of the first conclusions as a result of realizing we exist in a realm ruled by Duality is that everything is related to everything else. In this interdependent world nothing is truly isolated, and this simple idea alone offers us several powerful insights to manage our mind during times of stress. BONUS Resource: The Hoberman SphereIf you want to get the Hoberman Sphere I used in this lesson, you can buy it here . Enjoy your newfound appreciation for Duality and Interdependence :). Reciprocity In a world of interrelated parts, one of the Principles governing the action between these said parts is Reciprocity. It teaches us that everything is acting and simultaneously being acted upon, offering us wisdom when our mind often slips into loneliness, ego or feeling lost in a seemingly disconnected world. Proportion Another valuable perspective on Interdependence, the Principle of Proportion teaches us valuable insights about the relationship between our effort and what happens in life with the people and things around us. One of those insights is the Law of Diminishing Returns and another is the simple idea that "You Get What You Put In." Both of these perspectives bring the responsibility back to us and empower us to take action according to what we want to create out of life. Compensation The Principle of Compensation is the final perspective on Interdependence and it states that the Universe is a self-correcting system, accounting for your imbalances and actions with equal and opposite reactions. This is the law of Karma in spiritual practice and the law of homeostasis in scientific practice. It's all the simple idea that things will tend to even themselves out in an interdependent system because everything affects everything else. In a system of interdependent parts, action begets action and cause begets effect. From this framework we can take many useful insights about our own actions within this system and how to behave so that we are always in alignment. Impermanence The final big idea for our Dynamic Foundations is the Principle of Impermanence. This is simply the Law of Change, that all things are in continual flux and never the same thing in any given instance of time. This is a profound aspect of our reality and one that we must connect to often, as our minds attach to the world around us and suffer from trying to control it. Getting in touch with Impermanence has changed my life and it is an endless source of mystery, awe and sense of appreciation for this magical game we live in. This will be a powerful principle for the chapters ahead and for the rest of your life, so study it well. Part 1 Wrap-Up Congratulations on finishing Part 1! You have some amazing tools for the lessons ahead as we begin to unpack in detail some powerful concepts on behavior, personality and the human mind in Part 2. Make sure to use all of your handouts, reflection guide, recommended reading list and any of the additional resources - it's all incredibly valuable stuff for your journey. You're doing great and I'm glad you're here. Remember that at any time you can access the course survey to document your experience and provide a testimonial. BONUS Resource: Alan Watts - "You're It" The philosopher and author, Alan Watts, is one of my inspirations and I highly recommend his talks (often remixed with cool music or video as you'll see below). Truly mind-blowing stuff, and very in line with what you are learning in these lessons. Below is a short video encapsulating some of your lessons on Duality, Impermanence, Interdependence and a few others. Enjoy, and journal on it before continuing into the next section. What's Next Remember that this is just the first part of 4, with each consecutive section getting better and better. This Masterclass has been broken up into 4 parts on Simpliv, so you may now proceed to the 2nd one (Part 2 of 4). If these lessons have made a difference in your life, please consider leaving an audio or video testimonial using the course survey Google doc set up for this course. Thanks and see you in Part 2! -Tudor Part 1. 13 lectures 03:18:46 Introduction Congratulations on beginning this exciting course! I am so happy that you're here. We'll be setting up an awesome framework in the coming lessons, with this introduction laying out the structure of the course as well as its intent and direction. This video will explain the course to you and in the next lesson you'll have access to resources that you will continually use for each lesson like my Recommended Reading List and the course Reflection Guide for the guiding questions at the end of each lesson. Give yourself ample time in between each lesson and utilize the additional resources presented as opportunities to further your experience. The more you put yourself in, the more you will get as a result. I'm proud of you for taking a massive step toward your own growth and I can't wait to hear about your experience on this exciting journey. Important Links Dynamic Life Facebook GroupJoin others in discussion about what you learn and ask questions as you apply these lessons to your life in the coming weeks and months: Recommended Reading ListMy personal reading list that is being updated on an ongoing basis of highly influential books. I refer to this list at various times in the lessons in this course. of Life Podcast Stay connected to topics like these and more on mindset, health and success through my weekly self-development podcast, The Dance of Life. Tune in every week for inspiring content and valuable information to move the needle forward in your life: GuideUse this PDF for the guiding questions at the end of every lesson (attached). Truth Truth is our beginning, the first and most important thing to continually remind ourselves of as we venture forward. In this lesson we explore the fundamental idea that our perspective is limited, giving us an access to humility, peace and curiosity to always find another angle. Stages of Learning, The Cycle of Knowledge & Blind Spots In this next lesson we set the foundation for knowledge itself. How do we learn? What are the different kinds of knowledge? What does it mean to have a "Blind Spot" and how can we profit from it? The Power of Language preview In this next lesson we continue our foundation with another important building block: language. As human beings we exist in both the physical, material world and in an invisible matrix of meaning, words, agreements and information. This invisible world often dictates our behavior, emotions and experience - so it is vital to master our relationship to it if we want to live a Dynamic life. BONUS Resource: The Lava LampThe Lava Lamp metaphor is a fantastic mental model for meaninglessness. To see change in our life as just change has been a timeless practice since ancient times and the mark of a masterful mind. Below is a simple, short relaxation video that zooms up close to a lava lamp in HD with music. Enjoy and use it to anchor yourself back in ultimate reality beyond perception and language - that stuff is just moving around with other stuff :) BONUS Resource: The Dance of Life Podcast - Episode 122 Below you can listen to the podcast episode I was referring to in this lesson regarding integrity, keeping your word, creative language (vs. descriptive) and using words to create reality. Remember that you have the power to change what things mean to you and to check in to that Lava Lamp every so often when life's chatter becomes overwhelming. BONUS Resource: The Landmark Forum There are many wonderful programs for personal growth out there and, in the realm of language and meaning, Landmark has played a significant role in helping me transform my life. If this lesson opened something up for you, I suggest pursuing further work and research through one of Landmark's weekend-long experiences. It changed my life and I'm sure it will change yours, too. You can visit, research and register here: Landmark Worldwide Duality The Principle of Duality is one of the major foundations of this entire course and for all of reality around us. Here we will dive into this concept, look at several ways that it can be understood and explore it's conclusions in the coming lessons. Interdependence One of the first conclusions as a result of realizing we exist in a realm ruled by Duality is that everything is related to everything else. In this interdependent world nothing is truly isolated, and this simple idea alone offers us several powerful insights to manage our mind during times of stress. BONUS Resource: The Hoberman SphereIf you want to get the Hoberman Sphere I used in this lesson, you can buy it here . Enjoy your newfound appreciation for Duality and Interdependence :). Reciprocity In a world of interrelated parts, one of the Principles governing the action between these said parts is Reciprocity. It teaches us that everything is acting and simultaneously being acted upon, offering us wisdom when our mind often slips into loneliness, ego or feeling lost in a seemingly disconnected world. Proportion Another valuable perspective on Interdependence, the Principle of Proportion teaches us valuable insights about the relationship between our effort and what happens in life with the people and things around us. One of those insights is the Law of Diminishing Returns and another is the simple idea that "You Get What You Put In." Both of these perspectives bring the responsibility back to us and empower us to take action according to what we want to create out of life. Compensation The Principle of Compensation is the final perspective on Interdependence and it states that the Universe is a self-correcting system, accounting for your imbalances and actions with equal and opposite reactions. This is the law of Karma in spiritual practice and the law of homeostasis in scientific practice. It's all the simple idea that things will tend to even themselves out in an interdependent system because everything affects everything else. In a system of interdependent parts, action begets action and cause begets effect. From this framework we can take many useful insights about our own actions within this system and how to behave so that we are always in alignment. Impermanence The final big idea for our Dynamic Foundations is the Principle of Impermanence. This is simply the Law of Change, that all things are in continual flux and never the same thing in any given instance of time. This is a profound aspect of our reality and one that we must connect to often, as our minds attach to the world around us and suffer from trying to control it et, health and success through my weekly self-development podcast, The Dance of Life. Tune in every week for inspiring content and valuable...