Dr. John Churchill joins the podcast today to walk us through the process of human development: from infantry to enlightenment. He shares a deep understanding of the spiritual awakening journey and how we can best optimize ourselves for this process. He lays the foundation for the conversation by describing our planetary cycle and how it related to our own development. revealing the "Fourth Turning" our planet is currently in and it's greater global implications.He describes the personal ascension process in 3 stages: growing up, cleaning up waking up - and how by deepening our understanding of these phases we can lay a strong foundation for our spiritual awakening.André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books___________Timecodes:___________Born in London, Dr. Churchill's interest in psycho-spiritual development, Integral theory, Contemplative studies, Western Esotericism, and Mahayana Buddhism began in his adolescence, eventually leading him to spend several years as a Buddhist monk at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this time, John received the esoteric Planetary Dharma transmissions that would in time unfold as his contribution to a planetary fourth turning teaching.For the last 25 years, John has developed a a Fourth Turning Planetary Dharma practice which includes the somatically based contemplative practice path; Embodying the Open Ground, that integrates psychodynamic healing, adult development and meditation. John holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College, and is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Instagram: @planetarydharmaWebsite: www.planetarydharma.comAugust online Retreat info: https://www.planetarydharma.com/embodying-the-radical-wholeness-of-the-open-ground-registration10% off coupon code: KnowThyself10___________Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/Know ThyselfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/Website: https://www.knowthyself.oneClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKgListen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927André DuqumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/Meraki Mediahttps://merakimedia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/