In this video, I discuss the cultural and energetic differences between two of my favorite US states--Colorado and New Mexico--and how they stem from differences of landscape. Taking the consideration more broadly, I invite the viewer to assess their own landscape in terms of cultural and energetic resonance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx6jE1LUVbE
Tag: Spirituality
Spiritual resume
JACKSON HOLZBERG BUCKLEY Seeking bliss, wholeness, and equanimity Experience: 1991-present: Deeply consider experience to produce wisdom. Attempt to discern and live by values. Regularly connect to beyond and, through this connection, encounter wellsprings of devotion. Endeavor always to stay attuned. Universe's origin-1991: Previous incarnations as Buddhist, psychologist, wizard, and other forms. Some incarnations more generative… Continue reading Spiritual resume
Human design and the ephemerality of giving
While staying with a friend recently, I offered to buy her a meal or some groceries in order to repay for my stay. In response she affirmed, “Your presence itself is a gift.” While this sentiment felt beautiful to receive, it has also been difficult to believe in my internal evaluation. All my life, I… Continue reading Human design and the ephemerality of giving
Ungrading
In this video, I discuss ungrading practices and why they are important to me as an educator. More specifically, I discuss the history and purposes of grading, the philosophy behind ungrading, ungrading methods, and the resistances unconventional educators will encounter along this path. Some resources mentioned include the work of Michel Foucault, Tracy Santa, contract… Continue reading Ungrading
The west need not be saved
In 2013, the summer after graduating from college, I read the Tao Te Ching. In the edition I picked up from the library, the preface began by making a startling claim: between eastern and western philosophies, the latter was simply wrong. As someone who’d minored in philosophy while in college, this claim rattled my presuppositions,… Continue reading The west need not be saved
Jackson Holzberg Buckley 