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The Living WorldGrow Like a Tree, Not Like a CancerFor years I’ve been exploring how humanity’s obsession with perpetual growth mirrors the destructive nature of cancer. This exploration led me down a path of co-developing different theories of change, seeking ways to counteract this cancerous mindset.Along the way, I discovered that I’m in good company in this inquiry. Edward Abbey, the environmental philosopher and author, famously wrote, “Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.” His words echo the patterns I’d observed in both societal systems and individual lives. This idea was likely first planted in my mind thro...2024-09-2215 min
The Living WorldYou Are Not The PatriarchyNote: This is an original piece of writing by me, Ganga Devi Braun. However, it would not have come to life without the thought partnership of my husband, Seth Kaufmann, who has developed brilliant frameworks for dynamic masculinity from a trauma-informed, multidimensional perspective. His insights have opened my eyes to the immense compassion and potential within men and men’s work, and because of his contributions, he is listed as a collaborator on this piece.This is a letter to men. (But if you know men, especially if you love men and believe in their po...2024-09-0120 min
The Living WorldSlowness in Sex: Lessons from MollusksResources:* Resources for Pleasure: A self-guided mini-course created by Ganga Devi Braun and Seth Kaufman exploring sexual education, nervous system involvement in arousal, and guidance on touch.* Sex, God, and Money Course: Join us in this 12-week, trauma informed journey through the sexual, spiritual, and financial dimensions of your life.* Seth Kaufmann: Seth integrates his expertise in physiology, sexology, performance coaching, relational intelligence, interspirituality, somatic nervous system work, and more into Holistic Systems Coaching. For a limited time, he’s taking on new clients.* Rae Halder: Somatic coach and ho...2024-05-1431 min