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The Transformative Potential of Open Awareness

Nathan Borealis
9 min readJan 24, 2022

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Many of the social, economic, and environmental problems the world faces today stem from a sense of separation between self, other, and the environment; however, a transpersonal perspective of humanity’s interconnectedness may present a catalyst for transformation toward integral solutions.

A transpersonal perspective is rooted in one’s ability to recognize and nurture their interconnectedness between themselves, others, and the planet as a whole. Open awareness is a resourceful state of awareness embodying a transpersonal perspective with a recognition of one’s interconnectedness with others and the environment.

In this article we will delve into the science showing the benefits of integrating open awareness, the usefulness of integrating open awareness into a coaching session, and the methods of integrating open awareness into a coaching session.

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Integration made visible is kindness and compassion” -Daniel Siegel

Daniel Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry of UCLA, is “using science to bring more compassion and empathy to this world.” In his book AWARE, Daniel Siegel shares new insights from brain research to consider the role of the default mode network (DMN) in our lives, how it can create a strong sense of…

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