Hi Rosy, apologies. I understand now – it was more about him feeling unsure, yes? I’ll check with Bea about how we can correct that, as unfortunately I can’t make the change myself. Thanks so much for pointing it out.

Marta’s Experience Across Tempos, Languages, and the Body

• Marta W shared her experience of working with two participants moving at very different tempos – one fast and independent, the other slow – and how this contrast brings her back to the present moment.
• Beatrice and Marta W discussed the importance of meeting in the “alive place” and the…

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Dear LFL Companions,

Our July 4 gathering offered a rich tapestry of experiences around the elusive yet foundational “Step Zero” in Thinking at the Edge. Many shared that this early phase – before any official TAE steps begin – is where profound clarity and connection often emerge.

The Emergence of Step Zero

Maria opens a central question:

“How can…

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Thank you, Rosie, for sharing this. Yes, I feel we’re all weaving this pattern together, each bringing our unique experience. In that, something larger comes alive. I’m grateful to be part of this unfolding with you and everyone. Looking forward to what deepens in the next Tertulia.

Purpose of First Session

Sense into what wants to be explored (your “project” or “edge”)

Begin to describe what feels important, curious, unresolved, or calling

No pressure to form a crux sentence yet! That will come during/after Class 1

Understanding the TAE Process

TAE = Thinking at the Edge — a way of sensing and speaking what hasn’t yet been…

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Natural Human Order and Inner Process

Gendlin presents an alternative to theories like Freud’s and Heidegger’s. Freud posits that the body has no intrinsic behavioral order—only chaotic drives organized by imposed structures. Heidegger believes there’s nothing beneath culture—no personal or bodily core.

Gendlin disagrees: he proposes a…

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Bea opens the session by reading a key quote from Gendlin’s article:

“The essence of working with another person is to be present as a living being.”

She reflects, “How lucky this is—because it means we don’t need to be smart, good, or wise—just human.” She invites everyone to breathe into this idea and sense what it means to simply be a human…

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