Being Erica, Being the Ego: The Role of Psychotherapy in Relation to The Spiritual Path
Written by Chris Dierkes
The path of therapy, healing, and self-awareness on television.
Pirates Hate Electric Fences
Written by Bergen Vermette
Arrgh, pirates are a pain. But on the high seas of Somalia, cannon balls won't cut it. We need something a little more...creative.
In Conversation with Steve McIntosh
Written by Scott Payne
In this contribution to Redemption Week, Scott Payne and Steve McIntosh discuss why, "the degree of our transcendence is determined by the scope of our inclusion" when it comes to post-postmodern politics.
Why Talking About the Weather Matters
Written by Juma Wood
Redemption Week continues with Juma's articulation of why a grounded, immediate, intuitive relationship to life includes the weather.
The fourth installment in Redemption Week takes advice from Akira Kurosawa on what to do when overwhelmed by the suffering and destruction in the world.
A New, Very Old Take on God
Written by Jim Baxter
In the third installment of Redemption Week, guest author Jim Baxter argues that we don't need the traditional God of religion to find 'The Land of Milk and Honey'.
Replays and the Game of Life
Written by Andrew Baxter
In this the first installement of Redemption Week, I argue against the introduction of video replay in professional sports.
Trevor's fourth and final journal from the Next Step Integral Community seminar.
Trevor's third installment from the Next Step Integral Community Seminar.
Coming Soon: Redemption Week
Written by Chris Dierkes
For the next two weeks, Beams and Struts will redeem our favorite lost in the shuffle posts from the last year.
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Trevor Live from Community Seminar: Journal I Trevor Malkinson
Consciously Creating Community Chela Davison
Next Week: Live Updates Community Seminar Chris Dierkes
A Community of Strangers Andrew Baxter
Toronto Pride Parade Photo Essay David Morris
The Evolution of Online Communities Scott Payne
Open Thread: Community Feedback Edition Chris Dierkes
Can We Ever Truly Judge One Another? Chris Dierkes
Speaking Your Word-Language and Changing Our World Rhian Walker
Stop Calling Yourself a Geek TJ Dawe
Ask Women Questions TJ Dawe
Six Questions For- A Photographer Trevor Malkinson
Hockey Jerseys and the Importance of Tradition Trevor Malkinson
Coming Next Week: Sports Week at Beams & Struts Chris Dierkes
In the Presence of Choice Bonnitta Roy
Unique Shadow, Fubar Culture and the Evolving Cosmos Trevor Malkinson
Sensory Deprivation Tank Bergen Vermette
Being Mary: Holy week, even for the not-so-Holy Chela Davison
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Agreed Mary and thanks for opening the space to clarify that one point. Of course this entire endeavour was filled…
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Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
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Chela, your willingness to look unflinchingly inside, and then articulate that reality in the world, inspires and amazes me. I…
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I Heart Beams and Struts: A Eulogy
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Just wanted to say: Writing actually is a verb! And as Ishmael Reed said "Writin is Fightin." A good kind…
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Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
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Well that was honest! Great to read these various un-cloaked perspectives. It feels refreshing to see a take on an…
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Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
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Well, I'm sorry that Beams is wrapping up, but excited for all of you. You've done something amazing here, make…
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Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
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Leah, I'm with you here- "Sometimes it takes a healthy dose of debate to decide what we need to do.…
Written by Trevor Malkinson
Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
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It has been enlightening to follow along on your coattails, watching the ride from the sidelines. Everything you said is…
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Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
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This is beautiful Chela, it brought me to tears. Thank you for all your wonderful writing on Beams and Struts!
Written by Chloe Dierkes
I Heart Beams and Struts: A Eulogy
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