How do children learn to navigate the world of technology in a healthy way? In this lively conversation, Dr. Alison Davis shares her research  on the impact technology has on their social emotional lives of the students she's surveyed.  Her thoughtful, practical, and human centered digital literacy curriculum is available to schools.  You can reach her on IG @poems_and_pebbles are by email at [email protected]

To kick off my new season focused on "the problems of the world," Conner Habib and I discuss the depth of spiritual activity needed to understand the truth of how peace is created and why peace is becoming a possibility for humankind now more than ever. His perspective on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the suffering and possibility of redemption is profound and offers a picture of a way forward.  

Notes:
The Way to the Spring by Ben Ehrenreich
Episode 19 of Against Everyone with Conner Habib
https://gazafightsforfreedom.com/ by Abby Martin
https://twitter.com/aliabunimah?s=11
@eid_yara
@houseofhopepalestine

Friendship is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. 
What are the qualities of a spiritual friendship and what makes it unique? 
Tune in to this unscripted conversation with two of my spiritual friends, Angela Foster and Jordan Walker, as we explore what makes our bond so special.

This week's homework: Share with me your thoughts on the qualities of spiritual friendships and your experiences with your spiritual friends.   Message me @laura_scappaticci on IG and FB or by email at laurascappaticci.com. 

References:

Hilma af Klint painting:  Intercepted by Gravitation
Faithfulness Verse by Rudolf Steiner 
Brothers in the Beloved Community: The Friendship of Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin Luther King Jr by Marc Andrus
The Man Who Speaks With the Flowers by Glenn Clark
The Story of Buddha and Ananda and Spiritual Friendship

It's my 49th birthday this week and it's episode 49! Explore three deep questions from the Goetheanum World Conference and find out why talking to lilies is on my agenda this year--and why it should be on yours too! 

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Check-out  Episode 14 for my interview Medical Section Leader Adam Blanning, MD.

In the last chapter of How to Know Higher Worlds, we meet the Greater Guardian, a being of light.  But you won't get past it if you are still walking this path only for yourself.  
Let me know what you want to read together next!  Message me @laura_scappaticci or at laurascappaticci.com 

Chapter 10 is a little trippy! Meet the Guardian of the Threshold, a powerful being that shows up when you've practiced and practiced and are ready to face yourself. 

Your homework: How did these concepts land with you and what do you think happens after death?

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Conner Habib offers us some brilliant pictures of our esoteric development, as well as a few warnings, plus a reference to a Marvel character we can strive to be more like. Join me for Chapter 9 of How to Know Higher Worlds by Rudolf Steiner.  

Tune in to True & False Spiritual Paths Episode 231 of Against Everyone with Conner Habib.  

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“Human life unfolds in three alternating states: The waking state, the state of dream sleep, and the state of deep, dreamless sleep.”  What does that mean? Tune into Chapter 8 to explore with me.

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Am I awake or am I dreaming? 
Chapter 7 of How to Know Higher Worlds explores changes in the dream life of those on a spiritual path and the role of the "Higher I" in our lives.  

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Chakras, spiritual beings, lies and judgment? Yep. Chapter 6  of How To Know Higher Worlds by Rudolf Steiner has a bit of something for everyone.

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