In this episode of "Tea and Heresy," I discuss the importance of context. Not only in history but also in literature and social media.   In an age where we are surrounded by validation and approval, we often close ourselves off to conflicting ideas/beliefs/and arguments. Therefore, I desire for this episode to inspire you to train holding space for conflicting and polarising views within your nervous system.

 

In this episode, I use the example of the Star Seed theory, Alistair Crowley, Helena Blavatsky, literature quotes, and personal experiences to highlight HOW things can be taken out of context and distorted to suit agendas which can in turn distort the past (and present).

I also highlight the importance of understanding the time period in which something was written, before cancelling someone. That it is ok to understand that how someone wrote about something in the 1800s is by modern understanding "wrong", and their work still be valid. 

That you have the luxury to disagree and remove a particular thought or teaching from a practice and still practice it. You have the luxury to just read on. Understand that it was written from a different time. Understand that they can't change anything. Understand that you cannot place modern concepts onto the past...and move on. You have the luxury to agree and disagree. You have the luxury to understand motives whilst simultaneously disagreeing with the motives and actions.

 

A massive thank you to Daniel Cuming for the creation of the new intro and outro song!

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