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Articles and Essays
Trust, Surrender and Submission
In the psyche the force of willingness to surrender into the other is built on the ability to trust that the other person will not attack me if I make myself vulnerable. To trust or mistrust another person is a deep seated feeling that comes from the integration of sensory experiences with cognitive behaviors. If…
Memory, Fantasy and Imagination
Human neurological patterns represent a cascading hierarchy of organ responses to sensory stimuli that come from the environment. Sensory inputs through the sense organs impact the nervous system directly. The direct nerve pulses then cause secretions of hormones into the blood as secondary responses to light, sound, smell and movement. In the brain the pituitary…
Climate change debate; can we turn down the heat?
There are many ways to think about the climate change debate and almost all of them lead to paradox and polarization. At the physical level of the debate, there are those who say that “greenhouse” gases have increased dramatically since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Greenhouse gases are gases that trap warmth in the…
El Nino Case Study 1997-1998
In 1996 there were several events which allowed a warm plume of water to bring up cool temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific in the area between the dateline and Hawaii. This warming trend started early in 1996 in a very cool ocean and was the seed of the great El nino of 1997-98. Only…
El Nino Case Study 1982-1983
The following is a brief description of the situation which built up warmth in the western Pacific that eventually lead to the 1982/83 el nino. None of the events are depicted in the animation. In December 1979 Jupiter was in western nino 5. During that year there was an unusual warming event in the eastern…
The El Nino and Planetary Movement
From December to April any outer planet in nino 5 will be moving in arc in a retrograde motion that is from east to west. This is coincident with the yearly warming period in nino 5. Any outer planet in nino 5 will be moving retrograde from January to May. This is coincident with the…
Audio and Video Lectures
Alchemy, Biodynamics, and the Unknown: Cultivating Perception in a Living World
What if farming could be a spiritual path? What if the way we stir a preparation or plant a seed was inseparable from the way we think, imagine, and perceive? In this lecture, Dennis Klocek explores the meeting place of biodynamic practice and inner development, where the rhythms of earth and cosmos converge with human…
The Phantom and the Electric Double: Imagination, Alchemy, and the Seed of Christ
In this talk, Dennis explores how the patterns in nature, art, and imagination can help us reconnect with a deeper part of ourselves, what he describes as a spiritual potential placed in the Earth by Christ, and how modern technology challenges our ability to stay grounded in what’s real and life-giving.
Evolution of Biodynamics Symposium 2025 Day Three Panel – Alex, Patricia, Dennis
Join us for a panel discussion on the integration of biodynamics, health, and spiritual meaning. In this episode, panelists delve into the significance of finding purpose and meaning through biodynamic practices, the impact of technology on agriculture and health, and the role of education in opening dialogues about these vital practices. Discover insights from these…
Evolution of Biodynamics Symposium 2025 Day Two Panel – Matias, Wali, Jonathan, Carmen
Join us for a panel discussion on the integration of biodynamics, health, and spiritual meaning. In this episode, panelists delve into the significance of finding purpose and meaning through biodynamic practices, the impact of technology on agriculture and health, and the role of education in opening dialogues about these vital practices. Discover insights from these…
Evolution of Biodynamics Symposium 2025 Day One Panel – Dennis, Danilo, Matias
The conversation goes into the connections between traditional agricultural practices and biodynamics, exploring how these methodologies can honor and integrate the spiritual aspects of farming. Additionally, they discuss the importance of community, the healing potential of biodynamic practices, and the influence of cosmic rhythms. The session concludes with reflections on karma, community building, and the…
Video Series: Nature and the Human Spirit
In Great Barrington, MA in 2014, Dennis Klocek led a weekend workshop exploring the shifts in human consciousness, from the ancient dominance of nature-based spirituality to the modern rise of scientific reductionism.