Ancient Taoism in Contemporary

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Get your feeling working!

Ancient Taoism in Contemporary

Management Training & Martial Art

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Round from Outside,

Square Inside

Other people have one

great influence on us.

In the presence of some people we turn into creative all-rounders,

with others we mutate

in paralysed klutz.

We experience this phenomenon everywhere,

also in companies!

The Return to 'The Feel': Navigating the Creative Vacuum in a Hyper-Connected Age.

By Roland Nansink

In an era where our smartphones outsmart us, algorithms anticipate our desires, and virtual realities rival the physical, it's easy to feel like we've mapped every corner of existence. Yet, beneath the layers of code and convenience lies an elusive space—a "creative vacuum"—imperceptible to the scientific mind but intimately known to the intuitive consciousness. This is 'The Feel,' an inner compass requiring not just intellect but purification and strength to navigate.

The Illusion of Omniscience

Our technological prowess has given us unprecedented access to information. We dissect atoms, decode genomes, and deploy rovers on distant planets. Scientific thinking has become our default lens, but it's a lens with blind spots. We pride ourselves on our ability to quantify and categorize, yet we stumble when confronting the qualitative nuances of existence—the whispers of intuition, the undercurrents of emotion, the silent dialogues with nature.

The "creative vacuum" isn't a void but a fertile ground of possibilities—a space where intuition thrives. It's the invisible matter forming our terrestrial matrix, a realm that remains hidden until we develop 'The Feel.' This isn't a sensory perception but an inner way of knowing, demanding a quieting of the mind and a surrender to the stillness within.

The Dichotomy of Self

Our Self, the deepest reality of our soul, is the hub around which everything revolves. Yet, in the cacophony of modern life, this center is often overshadowed by the constant barrage of external stimuli. Under the law of Karma—action and reaction—we are both co-constructive and co-destructive forces, shareholders in the unfolding narrative of the universe. We shape our earthly consciousness matrix, but without 'The Feel,' we're like artists painting in the dark.

Emotions play a pivotal role here. They're not just abstract feelings but are intimately linked to our bodily functions. Stress doesn't just cloud the mind; it weakens the immune system. The word 'emotion' itself means "to move out," indicating a departure from our intuitive center. When emotions control rationality, we find ourselves in a perpetual tug-of-war between our outer and inner selves.

The Lost Art of Intuitive Awareness

In our quest to understand the nature of the world, we've become enamored with our intellectual minds, seeking answers in data sets and algorithms. We forget to ask nature itself. The problem isn't that nature is silent; it's that we no longer know how to listen. We've lost 'The Feel,' the intuitive awareness that bridges the gap between the conscious and the subconscious, the tangible and the intangible.

Meditation offers a pathway back to this lost art. In the stillness of a meditative state, the mind becomes a receptive vessel. Intuitive insights emerge not as flashes of irrationality but as coherent understandings that transcend logic. This isn't mysticism; it's a recalibration of attention, a return to the innate human ability to connect with the subtle energies that underpin reality.

The Mind as Both Master and Slave

Our fragmented human mind, burdened by unconscious thoughts and emotional turbulence, often acts as its own worst enemy. The desire for intellectual dominance—to know more, to outsmart, to impress—becomes a barrier to true understanding. We're enslaved by our physical senses, mistaking sensory overload for enlightenment.

In this game of human virtual reality, we become absorbed in external validations, never realizing we're both the projector and the audience. Consciousness is the matrix, and without 'The Feel,' we navigate it blindly. The irony is palpable: in an age where virtual reality technologies strive to create immersive experiences, we're increasingly disconnected from the most immersive reality of all—the one within ourselves.

Designing from the Creative Vacuum

The journey inward is not a retreat but an expedition into uncharted territories of the soul. The further we delve, the more interconnected everything becomes. We start to see patterns, relationships, and designs that were previously invisible. This is where true creativity resides—not in the accumulation of facts but in the synthesis of experience and intuition.

In tapping into the creative vacuum, we become designers in the purest sense, shaping reality not just through action but through conscious awareness. It's a collaborative process with the universe, one that transcends the limitations imposed by a solely scientific worldview.

Bridging the Gap in a Digital World

So, how do we reconcile this need for intuitive consciousness with our hyper-connected, data-driven society? Perhaps it's not about abandoning technology but about redefining our relationship with it. Technology, after all, is an extension of human capability. If used mindfully, it can be a tool that enhances 'The Feel' rather than detracts from it.

Apps for meditation and mindfulness are already bridging this gap, using technology to facilitate inner exploration. Virtual reality doesn't have to be an escape; it can be a sandbox for testing ideas that emerge from our intuitive insights. Artificial Intelligence, when aligned with human values and ethics, can help us process information in ways that free up mental space for deeper contemplation.

The Way Forward

Rediscovering 'The Feel' is not a rejection of science or technology but an evolution of consciousness. It's about integrating the intellectual and the intuitive, the external and the internal. By quieting the mind and embracing the creative vacuum, we open ourselves to a fuller understanding of reality—one that is as much about being as it is about knowing.

In the end, the most profound innovations may not come from a lab or a laptop but from the silent depths of the intuitive mind. As we stand at the crossroads of technological advancement and spiritual awakening, perhaps the next great frontier isn't out there among the stars but within us, waiting to be explored.

CO-CREATION GOES BEYOND GETTING YES

Shifting to a different kind of consciousness makes the impossible possible. Co-creation goes beyond “getting yes,” or gaining the upper hand in negotiations zoomed in on other people's weaknesses.

Co-creation is 'we get' that means receiving the trust of another, letting them open and letting you open yourself to the other.

TheFeel teaches you to speak a language on the basis of which both can build an intense collaborative relationship.

Such a relationship transforms into a deeply human connection that discovers and co-creates at the same time.

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