Evolutionary vs. Integral: What's Really Emerging Now?

An evening with TERRY PATTEN

co-author with Ken Wilber of Integral Life Practice

Monday, July 19, 2009   7:00-9:30pm

One Spirit  330 West 38th Street #1500  (8th and 9th Ave) New York City

 Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 

Pre-Register and Save!

At the leading edges of human consciousness, the outlines of the next historically significant stage of cultural development are beginning to come into view. Some call this new stage of consciousness and shared values the “Integral worldview,” while others are calling it the “evolutionary worldview.” How do these worldviews differ? Where do they converge? And will we eventually need to choose one over the other to bring the next stage into being?

Many conscious individuals feel called, vocationally, by something far beyond the common cultural mind of our time. These two words, "Integral" and "Evolutionary", each describe key aspects of a new sensibility that has begun to spontaneously emerge at the leading edge of consciousness and culture. Our world has entered a crisis that calls each of us personally to something truly new. Old forms of philosophy, spirituality, activism, and entrepreneurialism are insufficient. A new ethos is called for, one that integrates the best of leading edge philosophical insight, spiritual depth, social activism, and entrepreneurial innovation. Terry will take a look at what's currently emerging in each of these (interrelated but sometimes distinct) movements - the "Evolutionary" and "Integral" movements.  He will lead us in experiential processes through which we will connect with the emergent consciousness, clarity, power, and passion that are expressing themselves through both of them. We'll make a direct energetic connection with that evolutionary impulse, and experience how it can inspire and empower us to live life on a higher octave.

Terry Patten is a vital, leading voice in the fields of integral evolutionary practice, leadership and spirituality. He speaks and consults internationally, inspiring, challenging, and connecting Integral evolutionary leaders and institutions worldwide. A gifted communicator, community-builder, successful entrepreneur, and author of four books, Terry has worked for over three decades as a philosopher, activist, coach, and teacher, helping leaders embody higher consciousness in practical actions that transform complex systems. He is the author, with Ken Wilber, of Integral Life Practice. His personal web site is http://integralheart.com