The Goetheanum, A Courageous Birthday, & Communing with Lilies

Andrew Sullivan, poet, philosopher, Waldorf high school teacher, and interdisciplinary artist, banters with me and a live audience about Artificial Intelligence, the heart, and community. I can't wait to try out this format again! This conversation was recorded during the Sacramento Waldorf School February Teacher's Conference focused on Waldorf education in the age of ChatGPT.

In this short solo episode, I talk about my recent absence, the celebration of Imbolc, a time of "becoming real," your invitation to my next podcast book club--but this time it's a mysterious lecture series by Rudolf Steiner. Ooo....ahhh....

Link to Hibernian Mysteries Lecture Series
Kim Marie Coaching 
Episode 13 with Kim and Episdoe 35 with Tess
Tess Parker @__highpriestess

Laura Embrey, author of eight volumes of form drawing books for healing the mind, body, and soul, talks about "the double" and the understanding that inner development must be in service to world development in order to transform the negative forces within and outside of us. This episode was recorded live and has plenty of  esoteric perspectives, along with a healthy does of humor and the occasional background noise.  You can hear more of Laura on Episode 12: Healing Forms, and find all of Laura's books at lauraembrey.com. 

 In this season on the Problems of the World, Timothy Kennedy explores the spiritual side of an issue that effects us all: MONEY. From its origins to its powerful influence to solutions each of us can take up, Timothy's wisdom and depth invites us into a new imagination of what money can mean. Be sure to tune in to the extended play "easter egg" comments and advice after the music at the end! 

How do children learn to navigate the world of technology in a healthy way? In this lively conversation, Dr. Alison Davis shares her research  on the impact technology has on their social emotional lives of the students she's surveyed.  Her thoughtful, practical, and human centered digital literacy curriculum is available to schools.  You can reach her on IG @poems_and_pebbles are by email at readmoreproust@gmail.com

To kick off my new season focused on "the problems of the world," Conner Habib and I discuss the depth of spiritual activity needed to understand the truth of how peace is created and why peace is becoming a possibility for humankind now more than ever. His perspective on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the suffering and possibility of redemption is profound and offers a picture of a way forward.  

Notes:
The Way to the Spring by Ben Ehrenreich
Episode 19 of Against Everyone with Conner Habib
https://gazafightsforfreedom.com/ by Abby Martin
https://twitter.com/aliabunimah?s=11
@eid_yara
@houseofhopepalestine

Friendship is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. 
What are the qualities of a spiritual friendship and what makes it unique? 
Tune in to this unscripted conversation with two of my spiritual friends, Angela Foster and Jordan Walker, as we explore what makes our bond so special.

This week's homework: Share with me your thoughts on the qualities of spiritual friendships and your experiences with your spiritual friends.   Message me @laura_scappaticci on IG and FB or by email at laurascappaticci.com. 

References:

Hilma af Klint painting:  Intercepted by Gravitation
Faithfulness Verse by Rudolf Steiner 
Brothers in the Beloved Community: The Friendship of Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin Luther King Jr by Marc Andrus
The Man Who Speaks With the Flowers by Glenn Clark
The Story of Buddha and Ananda and Spiritual Friendship

It's my 49th birthday this week and it's episode 49! Explore three deep questions from the Goetheanum World Conference and find out why talking to lilies is on my agenda this year--and why it should be on yours too! 

Message me your answers on IG, FB and at connect@laurascappaticci.com

Check-out  Episode 14 for my interview Medical Section Leader Adam Blanning, MD.

In the last chapter of How to Know Higher Worlds, we meet the Greater Guardian, a being of light.  But you won't get past it if you are still walking this path only for yourself.  
Let me know what you want to read together next!  Message me @laura_scappaticci or at laurascappaticci.com 

Chapter 10 is a little trippy! Meet the Guardian of the Threshold, a powerful being that shows up when you've practiced and practiced and are ready to face yourself. 

Your homework: How did these concepts land with you and what do you think happens after death?

Send me your ponderings, thoughts, and pics on @laura_scappaticci or at laurascappaticci.com