Hi Georgia, thank you very much for featuring me and The Mavericks Manifest in this post — I truly appreciate it!
I’d like to suggest some additions and clarifications to the introduction section (in true Maverick style) to refine the tone. Take it as you like. My intention is not to present political or any other topics from a one-sided perspective — that would contradict the very essence of giftedness anyway. While I, like everyone else, hold personal and objective opinions, the essence of duality (as referenced in the subtitle) reminds us that taking sides is simply part of the game. However, duality itself is not about division or separation; rather, it is about wholeness.
Think of a coin — it will always have two sides. Therefore, what truly matters is its thickness, symbolizing the distance between opposing views and their connection to the center (singularity). The thinner the coin, the more aligned — not necessarily identical — both sides become. This is what the opposite-colored dots in the yin-yang symbol entail — inner wisdom of the other side.
We live in a time where this figurative coin is growing thicker by the day, making it harder to recognize that another perspective even exists. Yet, this very challenge provides an opportunity — every difficulty, every moment of being “beaten up” by the world allows us to perceive a glimpse of the other side. When we acknowledge this glimpse, it allows us to foster self-awareness, empathy, and, most importantly, a deeper connection with one another. But awareness is not about forcing minds to merge; it’s about breaking through the mind’s limitations and observing from a higher state of consciousness.
As the subtitle wisely states, it is the original duality of the universe — the very game we tend to play out of sync, imposing our own rules rather than aligning with the universe’s — that we must constantly remind ourselves to realign with — out of wholeness.
Again, I truly appreciate the feature and the space to share these ideas.
Your perspective is significant. I cherish your direct connection. People like you and me who have persisted and figured out some options through caregiving, ageing, loss of the perfect mate and widowhood, downsizing, and multiple reinventions may have resilience to navigate the extreme crazy of Trump. The people most vulnerable are those who voted for Trump and have made no preparations--physically or mentally, for the betrayals and losses they will feel, at his hand.
You raise a point, yes. Anger isn't useful in approaching such people. Hoping there are many examinations and turns of heart--and then that people act on that. Our current culture is one in which we've made it very difficult to change one's thoughts/ways. Everything is too public. But to reflect, change, grow, learn, and the go out and do--
Well, WOW!!! This promises to be a symbiotic relationship of significant power and reach. Looking forward to further discussions.
Hi Georgia, thank you very much for featuring me and The Mavericks Manifest in this post — I truly appreciate it!
I’d like to suggest some additions and clarifications to the introduction section (in true Maverick style) to refine the tone. Take it as you like. My intention is not to present political or any other topics from a one-sided perspective — that would contradict the very essence of giftedness anyway. While I, like everyone else, hold personal and objective opinions, the essence of duality (as referenced in the subtitle) reminds us that taking sides is simply part of the game. However, duality itself is not about division or separation; rather, it is about wholeness.
Think of a coin — it will always have two sides. Therefore, what truly matters is its thickness, symbolizing the distance between opposing views and their connection to the center (singularity). The thinner the coin, the more aligned — not necessarily identical — both sides become. This is what the opposite-colored dots in the yin-yang symbol entail — inner wisdom of the other side.
We live in a time where this figurative coin is growing thicker by the day, making it harder to recognize that another perspective even exists. Yet, this very challenge provides an opportunity — every difficulty, every moment of being “beaten up” by the world allows us to perceive a glimpse of the other side. When we acknowledge this glimpse, it allows us to foster self-awareness, empathy, and, most importantly, a deeper connection with one another. But awareness is not about forcing minds to merge; it’s about breaking through the mind’s limitations and observing from a higher state of consciousness.
As the subtitle wisely states, it is the original duality of the universe — the very game we tend to play out of sync, imposing our own rules rather than aligning with the universe’s — that we must constantly remind ourselves to realign with — out of wholeness.
Again, I truly appreciate the feature and the space to share these ideas.
All the best — Wout
Thank you. I'm glad we got a chance to showcase your work and your writing.
These are strange times. NEVER thought we (Canadians) would be HERE. So a sizable Thank you for this, Georgia.
Your perspective is significant. I cherish your direct connection. People like you and me who have persisted and figured out some options through caregiving, ageing, loss of the perfect mate and widowhood, downsizing, and multiple reinventions may have resilience to navigate the extreme crazy of Trump. The people most vulnerable are those who voted for Trump and have made no preparations--physically or mentally, for the betrayals and losses they will feel, at his hand.
You raise a point, yes. Anger isn't useful in approaching such people. Hoping there are many examinations and turns of heart--and then that people act on that. Our current culture is one in which we've made it very difficult to change one's thoughts/ways. Everything is too public. But to reflect, change, grow, learn, and the go out and do--