Walking The Four-Fold Way with Angeles Arrien, Ph.D.

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Angeles Arrien (1940-2014) gathered wisdom from an enormous variety of indigenous cultures from around the world, distilling it into four paths of wise, effective action: "showing up, paying attention, telling the truth and being unattached to the outcome." These are the archetypal paths of the warrior, healer, visionary and teacher. The opportunity to embody these archetypes arises in every situation in our lives. In her very clear and stimulating style, Arrien tells us how to make our actions more authentic through listening, integrity, courage and truth-telling. And, as Arrien reminds us, “The heart and the essence of all spiritual seeking is the reclamation of the authentic self.” (hosted by Michael Toms and Justine Willis Toms)

Bio

Angeles Arrien, Ph.D. (1940-2014) was an anthropologist, educator, and a consultant to medical, academic, and corporate communities worldwide. She taught at the University of California, California Institute of Integral Studies, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, and the Alaya Institute, and was the founder of the Angeles Arrien Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education and Research.

She is the author of numerous articles and books, including:

• The Tarot Handbook: Practical Applications of Ancient Visual Symbols (Arcus Publishers 1987)
• The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary (HarperSanFrancisco 1993)
• Signs of Life: The Five Universal Shapes and How to Use Them (Tarcher 1998)
• The Nine Muses: A Mythological Path to Creativity (Tarcher/Putnam 2000)
• The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom (Sounds True 2005)
• Living in Gratitude: Mastering the Art of Giving Thanks Every Day, A Month-by-Month Guide (Sounds True 2011)

Topics Explored in This Dialogue

• What is the “four-fold” way to wisdom
• What are the three “don’ts” of leadership
• How to honor your natural daily rhythms
• What are the messages of each of the seasons
• What are the physiological benefits of singing and chanting
• How to diagnose your life situation by what’s at your doorstep
• Why truth-telling is a crucial skill

Host: Michael Toms & Justine Willis Toms         Interview Date: 9/13/1993         Program Number: 2424

Music Playlist

From Album: Melrose
Artist: Tangerine Dream
1990 Private Music #2076-2-P

Opening Essay: (Track Unknown)
Music Break 1: Track 01 Melrose
Music Break 2: Track 01 Melrose (reprise)
Music Break 3: Track 05 Electric Lion