Exploring the Transrational: A Journey into the Realms of Consciousness with Vivian Dittmar

In their second dialogue on "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke and Vivian Dittmar explore transrational thought, emotions, and transformative practices, embarking on a profound journey into human experience. Vivian introduces a map of five distinct sensations, illuminating the practice of conscious release for personal growth, emotional maturity, and integrating higher consciousness with shadow aspects. Their discussion delves into pre-rational, rational, and transrational modes of thought, emphasizing the importance of integrating various forms of thinking to navigate modern cognitive landscapes effectively. This intellectual and experiential exploration offers valuable perspectives on human consciousness, emotional work, and the potential of transrational thought to enrich our self-understanding and worldview.

Vivian Dittmar, a globally influenced author, speaker, and wisdom teacher, has dedicated two decades to enhancing holistic development. Her diverse upbringing inspired her to explore beyond conventional education, delving into various cultures' wisdom. Through her books and the Be the Change Foundation, Dittmar seeks to redefine prosperity, focusing on emotional intelligence, ecological sustainability, social justice, and spiritual fulfillment, aiming to address the crises facing modern society.

Glossary of Terms

Transrational: Going beyond or surpassing human reason or the rational; nonverbal; nonlinear; abstract.

Pre-rational: Preceding the development of intelligence.

Rational: A state of consciousness characterized by logical, linear, and verbal thinking.

Conscious Release: A practice developed by Vivian Dittmar that fosters the integration of higher states of consciousness with shadow aspects.

John Vervaeke

Vivian Dittmar

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Quotes

"One of the things that became really clear to me is that the transrational by nature has a very difficult stance in today's world because it speaks to us in a way that is nonverbal, nonlinear, abstract." - Vivian Dittmar [00:16:00]

“The ancient world had a whole faculty and term for nous and noesis, and that was all lost with the loss of our Neoplatonic heritage." - John Vervaeke [00:16:18]

"We have a transrational faculty that is also proactive, that is not receptive, and that's intention. It’s really challenging for people to understand in our cultural framework because we very quickly confuse intention with a goal." - Vivian Dittmar [00:57:43]

Chapters

[00:00:00] - Introduction and Overview of the Poly Crisis and Emotional Intelligence

[00:04:00] - Differentiating Sensations, Emotions, and Consciousness

[00:11:13] - Pre-rational, Rational, and Transrational Distinctions

[00:25:00] - Intuition, Inspiration, and Transrational Wisdom

[00:38:45] - Heart Intelligence

[00:47:50] - Reevaluating Rationality and Embracing Intuitive Integration for Decision-Making

[00:56:17] - Intention and Shaping Agency in Transrational Knowing

[01:03:40] - Bridging Phenomenology, Transrational, and Transpersonal Dialogues