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Hello Robert!

Many thanks for your reply. Yes, I agree! It begins with us … and then we move on from there.

Best wishes
Andrew

Hello Nelson,

Thanks so much for this. You gave me lots to think about here. When I first read your reply, you made me think of Gary Snyder working for the Forestry Department! Seriously though, urban sprawl …. I’ve experienced it here, and find it very depressing. At least where you are, there’s a degree of consideration towards environmental impact. Unfortunately, I don’t see that here. But, rather than slip into a state of depression, I should look to positives. Today, I watched a group of 10 eagles on the thermals above where my wife and I grow vegetables. I haven’t studied it, but surely that is a sign of a balanced eco-system …. not too much pollution, or destruction of natural habitat.

I hope so!

Again, many thanks!

Hello Paula,

Many thanks for your thoughtful response!

The more I learn about Whitehead, the more I understand how important and relevant his work is for today, and your response demonstrates that to me so clearly.

Thank you!

Thank you Andrew!

The book you mentioned looks really interesting, thanks for the link!

Here’s the photo I wanted to share:

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Hello George,

I agree with you, that eco-civ and ecology put an emphasis on process. It is also a challenge in this world where individualism and instant gratification reign supreme. Still, I appreciate your enthusiasm when it comes to systems theory… it seems to be able to reconnect science with something that religion and philosophy has always tried to explain, which is an interconnected world. I appreciate that it may take a great deal of time for systems thinking, and process thought, to fully permeate the mainstream, but as more people adopt these approaches, however, some progress may be forthcoming, or at the very least, I hope it is. Indeed, may take time, and patience, but progress is being made, and even if it isn’t visible right at this moment, its signs can be observed.

Andrew

Hello Robert,

Thanks so much for your reply.

Much appreciated,

Andrew

Hello Zhenbao,

I found your post very insightful, thank you for sharing your ideas. I remember that you previously mentioned that you study Taoism and feel that what you have discussed here is very close, in certain aspects the the central concept of 道. Recently, I’ve been reading David Hinton who discusses Taoism and Chan Buddhism, and I find that there are many areas of his work that could be seen as close to Process Relational Philosophy.

Again, many thanks!
Andrew

Hello Robert,

Many thanks for your reply, I found today’s talk helpful, and agree with you that the notion of relational power is a concept that helps in trying to move forward positively, rather than fall into a state of depression and inactivity. In fact, today’s topic of Unilateral and Relational Power is most timely considering all that is taking place in the world these days.

Hello Dennis,

Many thanks for your reply. Your environmental study program sounds fascinating, and the points you raised are most insightful. I keep coming back to them and reflect upon what you have written. Excellent points! And I believe very close to the ideas of Process Philosophy. Still I wonder, in the age of the anthropocene, have we not caused damage to such an extent through pollution, burning fossil fuels and the destruction of the environment, that the flow of energies, the ability of an environment to heal itself, and the natural cycles of renewal cease to continue.

Andrew

Hello Kaeti,

Many thanks for your thoughtful, insightful reply. You’ve given me so much to think about here. I think it’s important for me to see the soul as connected to a living experience, and interconnected. I suppose fundementally I’m struggling with the theological aspects of process philosophy, and need to find ways to come to some kind of an understanding. Your reply has certainly been most helpful.

Best wishes
Andrew

Hello Bill,

Thanks so much for the link, I’ll watch it this weekend. I really appreciate your input with this.

Best wishes
Andrew

Hello Robert,

Many thanks for this. I found it most helpful! Most days, I spend some time writing poetry, and yes, I agree with you, this writing process, this creativity or novelty, comes from experience, from encounters with the world I find myself in.

Thanks again,
Andrew

Hello Nelson,

Many thanks for this, it’s greatly appreciated. Your comment that the soul is not seperate from the body, experience or the world is most helpful, and certainly something I need to work with. Thanks again!

Andrew

Hello Dennis,

The soul as a perspective! I think this is something I can move forward with. Thanks so much, I really appreciate this.

Best wishes
Andrew