Letter to screen writer
THIS IS AN EXPLANATION OF TERMS THAT ARE BEING USED IN THIS FIELD.
(PAGE 55...JUNE-AUGUST 2005 “WHAT IS ENLIGHTNEMENT”)
DEVELOPMENTAL TERMINOLOGY
An integral approach to human development sees individuals and cultures evolving through various stages, or levels. There are many developmental models that illustrate this, but one of the most accessible and commonly used is Spiral Dynamics, based on the work of Clare Graves. This model identifies each stage of development by color, and these are divided into two tiers: first tier spans from primitive hunter-gatherer consciousness to postmodern, pluralistic consciousness. Second tier represents the highest levels, of which Spiral Dynamics has identified only two or three currently present in humanity. While each level is more comprehensive than its predecessor, it is only from second tier consciousness that there can be a true appreciation and integration of all previous levels. Some theorists, including Ken Wilber and Andrew Cohen, also use the term third tier to refer to all levels that are beyond the scope of most Western models, or those states and stages that reflect transpersonal, nondual, or enlightened models of consciousness.
This is from a series of discussions that they do in every issue.
One of the paragraphs, in their recent discussion, really hit home after meeting with you the other night.
Cohen: It is an uphill battle. But there’s a point where one’s center of gravity shifts in a fundamental way. We could say this shift would be the beginning of a genuine transformation or leap to a higher stage of development. The way I would describe it would be a shift in the balance of power within the individual from the ego to what I call the authentic self. When the balance of power shifts not less than fifty-one percent to the authentic self, a fundamental corner has been turned. Now the individual is able to wholeheartedly direct their energy to the evolution of consciousness because the resistance, the fundamental resistance, has been overpowered by the ecstatic compulsion to evolve that is the nature of the authentic self.
Katie....what is obviously needed is your “device” by the Tibetan monks. The beauty of script writing is that one can create any reality. My question is....The”device” you spoke about… did you create it, or was it something that you learned about? Keep working on the story....it obviously has substance.....and an audience as I show in the next part of my note.
One other very important article in the latest issue is called "GOD GOES TO THE MOVIES. " Page 22
This article refers to SPIRITUAL CINEMA.
Founded by Stephen Simon, “Spiritual Cinema Circle” is a DVD of the month club whereas this company delivers between three and six films-features, documentaries, and shorts- to members....with subject matter relating to the spiritual side of life.
Marketed towards sixty million Americans who consider themselves “spiritual but not religious.”
Currently they have almost eighteen thousand members from sixty countries around the world. Hundreds more are signing up everyday.
If you would read one of my scripts that I wrote 12 years ago you will quickly realize that it was written and conceived well before it’s time.
I am extremely encouraged by the sign posts that point to a wider acceptance of new spiritually based endeavors within the film industry.
I sincerely hope you can find the time to read one of my films.
Peace
Michael Timothy McAlevey
August 2005
THIS IS AN EXPLANATION OF TERMS THAT ARE BEING USED IN THIS FIELD.
(PAGE 55...JUNE-AUGUST 2005 “WHAT IS ENLIGHTNEMENT”)
DEVELOPMENTAL TERMINOLOGY
An integral approach to human development sees individuals and cultures evolving through various stages, or levels. There are many developmental models that illustrate this, but one of the most accessible and commonly used is Spiral Dynamics, based on the work of Clare Graves. This model identifies each stage of development by color, and these are divided into two tiers: first tier spans from primitive hunter-gatherer consciousness to postmodern, pluralistic consciousness. Second tier represents the highest levels, of which Spiral Dynamics has identified only two or three currently present in humanity. While each level is more comprehensive than its predecessor, it is only from second tier consciousness that there can be a true appreciation and integration of all previous levels. Some theorists, including Ken Wilber and Andrew Cohen, also use the term third tier to refer to all levels that are beyond the scope of most Western models, or those states and stages that reflect transpersonal, nondual, or enlightened models of consciousness.
This is from a series of discussions that they do in every issue.
One of the paragraphs, in their recent discussion, really hit home after meeting with you the other night.
Cohen: It is an uphill battle. But there’s a point where one’s center of gravity shifts in a fundamental way. We could say this shift would be the beginning of a genuine transformation or leap to a higher stage of development. The way I would describe it would be a shift in the balance of power within the individual from the ego to what I call the authentic self. When the balance of power shifts not less than fifty-one percent to the authentic self, a fundamental corner has been turned. Now the individual is able to wholeheartedly direct their energy to the evolution of consciousness because the resistance, the fundamental resistance, has been overpowered by the ecstatic compulsion to evolve that is the nature of the authentic self.
Katie....what is obviously needed is your “device” by the Tibetan monks. The beauty of script writing is that one can create any reality. My question is....The”device” you spoke about… did you create it, or was it something that you learned about? Keep working on the story....it obviously has substance.....and an audience as I show in the next part of my note.
One other very important article in the latest issue is called "GOD GOES TO THE MOVIES. " Page 22
This article refers to SPIRITUAL CINEMA.
Founded by Stephen Simon, “Spiritual Cinema Circle” is a DVD of the month club whereas this company delivers between three and six films-features, documentaries, and shorts- to members....with subject matter relating to the spiritual side of life.
Marketed towards sixty million Americans who consider themselves “spiritual but not religious.”
Currently they have almost eighteen thousand members from sixty countries around the world. Hundreds more are signing up everyday.
If you would read one of my scripts that I wrote 12 years ago you will quickly realize that it was written and conceived well before it’s time.
I am extremely encouraged by the sign posts that point to a wider acceptance of new spiritually based endeavors within the film industry.
I sincerely hope you can find the time to read one of my films.
Peace
Michael Timothy McAlevey
August 2005
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2 comments:
A little further research into who Andrew Cohen is will reveal that he's a guru accused of some very serious abuses of his followers, including collecting money under duress, slapping and other violence, and false imprisonment. For the scoop, see a blog by some of his ex-students:
http://whatenlightenment.blogspot.com/
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