I’ve been wondering when this topic might arise from these two.

KEN WILBER: At times like these, our spiritual practice becomes essential. We have to develop a heightened awareness of our own internal mechanisms and of what can throw us back into a contracted, survivalist mode. That’s really important, because there are some very serious survival issues right now. We might not make it as a species. And being able to watch yourself contract in the face of that is a supreme teacher. It’s a chance to really learn how you allow the survivalist mode to knock you out of your true self and your already-free awareness.
ANDREW COHEN: Yes. And the reason it’s so important is that it isn’t just our feeling experience that contracts; it’s our perspectives and our values. We fall out of touch with that which is higher, that which has inherent glory, and we contract into a very fearful orientation to life. Often, those who are able to really make a difference in times like these are those who are able to see global events and crises in the biggest developmental context—to see it all as part of a larger process, which itself is indestructible. Never losing touch with that perspective is critical, because when we lose touch with the bigger perspective, we lose touch with the best part of ourselves.

Update: Wilber and Cohen are holding a virtual seminar about this topic. If you’re interested here’s the registration link.

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