The Resonance Of Life

As we progress further into the 21st century, the state of the world is becoming more and more precarious. Is the strength of humanity's resonance starting to fade? Autocrats, religious fundamentalists, and political polarization have increased global instability. World economic systems have provided roughly half the global population with reasonably comfortable lives, but what about the many who struggle daily against poverty and violence? Science and technology have enabled us to alter the earth's biosphere. Do we have the wisdom to limit our abuse before historically nominal behavior is history? Most people see their lives as a gift, a precious thing held tight and defended against all threats. However, through acts intentional and not, the damage we have caused and are causing to each other and this world in which we live is immense. Why do we have the habit of destroying the lives of others? What is it that has too often driven us to act inhumanly toward each other? The objective within these pages is to improve our understanding. If we can do that, perhaps we can also improve our behavior.

Through forty-three personal essays, Resonance: ESSAYS ON THE CRAFT AND LIFE OF WRITING brings together insights from writers and publishers across Canada on the practices that fuel their work, and invites readers to join the conversation through a series of engaging writing prompts. The essays collected here include strategies for pre-writing, writing and revision, as well as thoughts on the writing life and the world of writing. Resonance is for any writer of fiction, non-fiction or poetry who has ever wanted a helping hand, a quick chat, or a word of encouragement along the lonely road from blank page to published work. Resonance seeks to build community and extend the practice of creativity to writers everywhere. Literary Nonfiction. Essays.

An interdisciplinary study of how conspiracy theories and stories persist and resonate among different Americans

The pace of modern life is undoubtedly speeding up, yet this acceleration does not seem to have made us any happier or more content. If acceleration is the problem, then the solution, argues Hartmut Rosa in this major new work, lies in “resonance.” The quality of a human life cannot be measured simply in terms of resources, options, and moments of happiness; instead, we must consider our relationship to, or resonance with, the world. Applying his theory of resonance to many domains of human activity, Rosa describes the full spectrum of ways in which we establish our relationship to the world, from the act of breathing to the adoption of culturally distinct worldviews. He then turns to the realms of concrete experience and action – family and politics, work and sports, religion and art – in which we as late modern subjects seek out resonance. This task is proving ever more difficult as modernity’s logic of escalation is both cause and consequence of a distorted relationship to the world, at individual and collective levels. As Rosa shows, all the great crises of modern society – the environmental crisis, the crisis of democracy, the psychological crisis – can also be understood and analyzed in terms of resonance and our broken relationship to the world around us. Building on his now classic work on acceleration, Rosa’s new book is a major new contribution to the theory of modernity, showing how our problematic relation to the world is at the crux of some of the most pressing issues we face today. This bold renewal of critical theory for our times will be of great interest to students and scholars across the social sciences and humanities.

Questioning many concepts of life and consciousness, the visionary biologist describes his innovative theory of morphic resonance.

What is artistic resonance and how can it be linked to one's life and one's art? This latest book of essays from legendary theatre director Anne Bogart, considers the creation of resonance in the artistic endeavour, with a focus on the performing arts. The word 'resonance' comes from the Latin meaning to 're-sound' or 'sound together'. From music to physics, resonance is a common thread that evokes a response and, in general, is understood as a quality that makes something personally meaningful and valuable. For Bogart, curiosity is a key personal quality to be nurtured throughout life and that very same curiosity, as an artist, thinker and human being. Creating pathways between performance theory, art history, neuroscience, music, architecture and the visual arts, and consistently forging new thought-paths, the writing draws upon Anne Bogart's own life and artistic journeys to illuminate potent philosophical ideas. Woven with personal anecdotes, stories and reflections, this is a book that will be of interest to any theatre artist and anyone who reflects on the power of the arts, of theatre-making and what it means to be engaged in the artistic process.

In Resonance, Joyce Hawkes, Ph.D., explores the uncharted interfaces between science and spirit in relation to health and well-being. Richly detailed with Joyce’s own experiences on her inspiring journey from being rooted solely in science to her current life as a healer—including everything from a near-death experience, to fire walking, to months in Bali studying with healers and shamans—this book will allow you to explore your own ability to heal at every level. The focus of Hawkes' work lies in creating harmony at all levels of our existence. When we experience optimal health, the energies of soul and body resonate elegantly with one another. Nine couplets—each expressing our innate traits—explore the mystery of our combined human and divine nature and their interactions for well-being. You will discover current research and fascinating findings about the language of your cells and how these tiny constituents of your body communicate, connect, and touch. Resonance gives you valuable tools to enhance your health at the cell level, your spirit at the soul level, and your consciousness at the mystery level.

Resonance Alchemy takes you on a remarkable journey of discovery that will expand your consciousness and transform forever the way you view yourself and your reality. Based on the authors direct experience, this journey begins with a mysterious gift from a group of celestial Light Beings. Their gift leads to the unveiling of ancient but long hidden techniques designed to assist humanity in the current shift of consciousness now taking place. Join Katherine as this ancient knowledge unfolds, from the revelation of a universal language of Sacred Syllables to the discovery of a unique healing method based on the vibrational resonance of this sacred language. Learn how these Sacred Syllables can bring your body, soul, and spirit back into harmony with their Divine Design. Transform your consciousness as you gain a profound new understanding of inner alchemy and shift your perspective from separation to unity with your Divine Nature. Discover powerful methods that will: open your heart and develop your intuition activate your bodys power to achieve and maintain radiant health reconnect you to your Higher Self and accelerate your spiritual evolution; and help you achieve a profound inner alchemy of body, soul, and spirit.