voice

The Mediators: Views from the Eye of the Storm Vol. 1
interview

The Mediators: Views from the Eye of the Storm Vol. 1

An interview with Robert D. Benjamin for the film "The Mediators: Views from the Eye of the Storm" in which John Paul discusses formative and professional experiences from Belgium, the United States, and Central America.

2010
Mysticism, New Physics, and Peacebuilding: Towards a New Spirituality on the Field
interview

Mysticism, New Physics, and Peacebuilding: Towards a New Spirituality on the Field

An interview by Yago Abeledo exploring numerous themes relevant to John Paul's inner process in the field of peacebuilding.

2013
Peacebuilding Platform for Apprenticeship: A few ideas about an initiative for mentorship
document

Peacebuilding Platform for Apprenticeship: A few ideas about an initiative for mentorship

An early draft sketching ideas for what eventually became the Apprenticeship Program.

2007
The Vocational Pause
document

The Vocational Pause

A description of a practice of noticing and embracing moments of pause that elicit deeper reflection into questions of vocation, meaning, and purpose.

2016
The Listening Exercise
document

The Listening Exercise

An exercise to encourage reflection and practice of deep listening.

2018
Apprenticeship Program Final Report
document

Apprenticeship Program Final Report

The body of a the final report for the Fetzer Institute at the conclusion of the Apprenticeship Program.

2010
Poetic Listening
document

Poetic Listening

A version of the practice of poetic listening - listening for moments when a person speaks that touches something fairly deep about their understanding.

2016
Balluji’s Song
document

Balluji’s Song

The story of Ballu's song, the song of the Mukhta Kamaiya, capturing the joy and grief experienced in their liberation from modern day slavery.

The Physics of Voice and Resonation
document

The Physics of Voice and Resonation

Ten ideas about reconciliation rising from the Tibetan singing bowl.

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