Theme for the next two weeks: Leo Tolstoy and his famous short story, “The Death of Ivan Illych.” Please join us, even if you haven’t read the story.

Join this session to explore how Integral and integrative perspectives shows up in literature throughout history. We will explore the mapping of Integral Theory onto the art form of the written (and spoken) word–something that Ken Wilber proposed long ago. Roberta, your host, will bring different excerpts/prose/poems/ideas for different session, and you are welcome to join even if you may not know those themes.

MEET YOUR HOST

Roberta Werdinger is a poet, essayist and Zen priest ordained in the tradition of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. With an MA in English Literature, she reads widely in various forms of literature, and falls helplessly in love with almost every book she opens. Born and raised in Chicago and a long-time Northern California resident, she writes, edits, conducts research, and otherwise assists writers.