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Published May 4, 2020

#087: Can You Hold Space? - Solo Episode

Mark Groves explores the fears surrounding the pandemic, the essential role of compassion and empathy, and the importance of holding space for diverse viewpoints. He challenges societal norms and urges listeners to embrace authenticity amidst a climate of political and corporate censorship.
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  • Free Speech

    emphasizes the critical role of free speech in society, highlighting the dangers of censorship. He argues that free speech is about sharing diverse opinions, even those that challenge mainstream narratives. Mark points out that the most powerful individuals often gaslight others, reinforcing systems that benefit the elite 1.

    Free speech was about sharing any opinion, even if it didn't match what a government said or the WHO said or the CDC said or what the news outlet said. That actually was the point of fucking free speech.

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    He underscores the importance of protecting the right to see things differently and speak up against dominant views 1.

       

    Questioning Systems

    Mark critiques political, social, and corporate systems, advocating for change and greater openness to different perspectives. He discusses how political systems are often controlled by wealthy families and corporations, leading to a cycle of reinforcement that benefits the elite 1.

    We have to remember that there are systems that are in play with each other, that support each other, that reinforce deception, that reinforce things not being what we're told.

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    Mark also highlights the importance of being open to the possibility that our government or media might be wrong, urging listeners to hold space for different viewpoints 2.

       

    Addiction to Normalcy

    Mark addresses how societal adherence to normalcy prevents growth and change. He references Charles Eisenstein's essay "The Coronation," which discusses our addiction to routine and the mundane aspects of life. Mark believes that this addiction blinds us to the blessings and freedoms we often take for granted 3.

    We forgot about freedom. We forgot about the privilege it is to be able to share what you think and how you feel. We forgot about hugs, how valuable they are.

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    He hopes that current challenges will awaken people to the importance of community and the preciousness of each moment 3.

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