Finding the Still Point in Tension - John Kesler and Thomas McConkie

This week we’re joined by our good friend and contributor to Faith Matters, Thomas McConkie, along with his longtime mentor and friend, John Kesler.
In many ways, Thomas and John's paths were mirror images of each other until they eventually collided. John Kesler developed an awareness and life practice called IPP or Integral Polarity Practice that has had a profound impact on Thomas's life. You're going hear a little about polarities or fundamental tensions of human development and how in finding the "still points" in these seeming opposites, we can experience a real relief of that tension and a transcendent peace.
Both Thomas and John believe that one of the gifts of our tradition is that it has the structure and scaffolding that creates rich, fertile ground for genuine development. And at the same time, they see that at different seasons of our lives we experience struggle, even struggle around belief. And yet, as John says, in those experiences, we learn that "there's something down deep that's there that can hold us and nurture us." And that these depths can bring us not beyond belief but to the source of belief.
This conversation felt so abundant. It felt like a starting place. Thomas and John will be hosting a handful of retreats and events this summer so if you are interested in learning more, you can check out all of those opportunities in the links below.
7-Day Silent Retreat (August 5-12th, 2024):
lowerlightswisdom.org/classes...
10% Discount Code for 7-Day: FM7DAY
3-Day IPP Facilitation Retreat (Aug 1-3, 2024):
lowerlightswisdom.org/classes...
20% Discount Code for 3-Day IPP: FMIPP20
Nobody will be turned away for lack of sufficient funds, financial aid available.
Transformations of Faith Course:
faithmatters.teachable.com/p/...
At One Ment: Embodying the Fullness of Human-Divinity, by Thomas McConkie:www.deseretbook.com/product/6...

[@rickguthrie7662]

I love the scripture and phrase "one eternal round" and think it must somehow fit within your discussion.

[@julieelliott9797]

Loved the podcast. At One Ment is helping me integrate who I am and my relationship with God. Thanks, Thomas!

[@rachaellinton3133]

This speaks to my soul! "In proving contraries truth is made manifest"... And truth will set us free! It will be such a blessing to be at the retreat in August 🙏🏼 I am so thankful for everyone in this interview.

[@marjillapitan5771]

I’m all in for a zoom course !

[@annsilva1506]

Thank you all loved your conversation. I find the experience that you are speaking about in covenant relationship with the Lord. I love the exploration you are doing and offering. Gratitude for what is given and what is taken away, and the souls response, creating knowledge, and understanding and becoming one together.