with Dr. Peter Gruenewald

Ioannis Georgiou "Yanis" Varoufakis is a renowned Greek economist and politician. Since 2018, he has been Secretary-General of the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025, a left-wing pan-European political party he co-founded in 2016. He once described himself provocatively as a battle hardened, reconstructed materialistic socialist. In a moving podcast with Gabor Maté, Varoufakis shares his spiritual journey through music, experiencing profound ecstasies and catharsis. He reveals conscience, social responsibility, and social engagement, qualities that underscore his spiritual path and inspire hope. Varoufakis describes the death of capitalism and its replacement with techno-feudalism, driven by AI algorithms that manipulate human behaviour, reflecting the despair of individuals in a society rooted in social Darwinism and materialism. Human and nature relationships are being replaced by working and living with technology, and many young people are left in a state of hopelessness. The resulting mental health crisis among young people is a heart-breaking consequence.

Transforming human relationships and society can begin with individual change, fostering personal, interpersonal, social, and spiritual skills to promote self-knowledge and transformation. Building communities based on truthfulness, selfless love, and brotherhood are essential. A holistic therapeutic approach to managing stress, fostering spirituality, and reconnecting people with each other and nature is my form of therapeutic activism.

Peters contribution lies in resilience training, which, when well-taught, can significantly positively impact people from all backgrounds, initiating transformation and appealing to the core of our humanity. This path embraces Steiner-inspired and scientifically validated techniques, such as Resonant Frequency Breathing Meditation, emotional regulation through journaling, purpose finding through courageous self-dialogue, moral imagination as a manifestation technique, mindful nature observation for spiritual reconnection, and active listening for deep interpersonal connections.

Introducing ‘psychological safety’ in various contexts, from families to work environments, will allow these resilience skills—rooted in service, respect, love, and personal freedom—to flourish. Let’s explore these techniques and how they may contribute to our collective human journey.

Dr Peter Gruenewald is an anthroposophical doctor, general practitioner, specialist doctor in sleep medicine and a trainer in Adaptive Resilience and stress management. He is the author of many books, including Rosicrucian Alchemy. A Spiritual Christian Path (2024),  Mastering Life. Rosicrucian and Magical Techniques for achieving your Life’s Goals (2022),  Manifesting your Best Future Self: Building Adaptive Resilience (2020) and  The Quiet Heart. Putting Stress in its Place (2007).

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