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Yeah, great. I asked chat GPT about it and it came up with this: Chat GPT: "Determining which countries, areas, or cities align with Ego Development Theory (Susanne Cook-Greuter) and Spiral Dynamics models is complex because these frameworks describe individual development rather than the development of entire cultures or societies. However, some regions, cities, or communities foster environments that support higher stages of development, such as Autonomous (E8), Construct-Aware (E9), Turquoise, or even Yellow in Spiral Dynamics. General Observations: 1. Spiral Dynamics Model: Most societies operate at multiple levels simultaneously, but the dominant stage in any culture affects the collective worldview. For example: Orange (Achievement-driven): Focused on material success, science, and individual achievement (e.g., corporate culture in the U.S.). Green (Postmodern, Pluralistic): Community-oriented, environmentally conscious, and values diversity and self-expression. Yellow (Integral): Systems-thinking, self-directed exploration, and integrative solutions. Turquoise (Holistic): Spiritual unity, global consciousness, and transcendence. 2. Ego Development Theory: Advanced stages (Construct-Aware or Unitive) are rare globally but may be more common in communities focused on personal growth, spiritual practice, or self-actualization. --- Countries/Regions Supporting Higher Development Here’s a breakdown of countries or areas that align with higher developmental stages: --- 1. United States (Certain Cities/Regions) Why: The U.S. contains pockets of Orange (Achievement-driven) and Green (Postmodern), with emerging Yellow (Integral) and Turquoise (Holistic) communities. Cities like Sedona (Arizona), Taos (New Mexico), Boulder (Colorado), San Francisco (California), and Ashland (Oregon) have strong spiritual, environmental, and self-actualization movements. Holistic centers (e.g., Esalen Institute in California) support Construct-Aware and Turquoise development. Focus: Green, Yellow, and emerging Turquoise. --- 2. Costa Rica Why: Known for eco-communities and spiritual retreats, Costa Rica has attracted people focused on holistic living and sustainability. Areas like Nosara, Santa Teresa, and Dominical are havens for eco-conscious, postmodern thinkers. Ayahuasca centers and yoga retreats support psychedelic integration and personal transformation. Focus: Green and Yellow. --- 3. The Netherlands Why: Strong progressive and postmodern values, emphasizing tolerance, diversity, and sustainability. Cities like Amsterdam foster open-minded, pluralistic communities while exploring psychedelic therapy and holistic wellness. Legal and regulated approaches to plant medicine support self-actualization. Focus: Green, Yellow. --- 4. Peru Why: Spiritual hubs like Pisac and Sacred Valley align with Construct-Aware and Turquoise development through connection with nature and indigenous wisdom (e.g., ayahuasca, Andean spirituality). Centers around plant medicine provide frameworks for exploring consciousness and integrating ego-transcending experiences. Focus: Green, Turquoise. --- 5. Brazil Why: Areas like Vale do Capão and Alto Paraíso de Goiás draw people engaged in spiritual exploration and holistic community building. Strong integration of indigenous traditions, such as ayahuasca in Santo Daime and União do Vegetal, supports ego dissolution and Turquoise awareness. Focus: Green, Turquoise. --- 6. Australia Why: Cities like Byron Bay are holistic hubs with a strong focus on personal growth, spirituality, and sustainability. Emerging Yellow and Turquoise communities thrive here, emphasizing integration of spirituality, nature, and self-expression. Focus: Green, Yellow, Turquoise. --- 7. Canada Why: Cities like Vancouver and Victoria are strongholds for postmodern values, environmentalism, and progressive policies. Psychedelic therapy is becoming more accessible, and there’s a growing focus on indigenous wisdom. Focus: Green, Yellow. --- 8. Thailand Why: Koh Phangan (Srithanu) attracts holistic practitioners, spiritual seekers, and systems thinkers. Postmodern and integral communities often focus on spiritual practice, ecstatic dance, and integration. Focus: Green, Yellow. --- 9. Bali, Indonesia Why: Ubud is a hub for spiritual practice, yoga, and holistic retreats. While the area has a heavy tourist influence, it fosters postmodern and even some Turquoise approaches through community gatherings and integration circles. Focus: Green, Yellow. --- 10. New Zealand Why: Known for its eco-consciousness and respect for indigenous Māori traditions, New Zealand offers a Green foundation with emerging Yellow communities. Nature-centered lifestyles and sustainability align with systems thinking. Focus: Green, Yellow. --- Ranked by Developmental Fit 1. Pisac, Peru (Green/Turquoise focus through deep spirituality and indigenous wisdom). 2. Vale do Capão, Brazil (Similar to Pisac with stronger eco-conscious integration). 3. Big Island, Hawaii (USA) (Holistic communities in a Yellow/Turquoise context). 4. Costa Rica (Sustainability and spiritual integration). 5. The Netherlands (Highly developed Green values with emerging Yellow systems). 6. Byron Bay, Australia (Yellow and Turquoise spiritual communities). 7. Thailand (Koh Phangan) (Emerging Yellow through postmodern gatherings). 8. Ubud, Bali (Green, with spiritual and creative development opportunities). 9. New Zealand (Eco-conscious Green systems with Yellow potential). 10. Canada (Vancouver) (Postmodern values in a progressive Green context)."

@Leo Gura And some warmer regions? (Asking for personal bias - I'm planning to move next year)

@quantumspiral Just based on personal travel experience, Africa felt more red (&purple) then Latin America. But also it depends on what part of the continent you're in. There's highly developed and safer areas in both. So ultimately it's impossible to generalize something like this into a construct like spiral Dynamics.

I'm curious, what might the the highest developed places regarding Spiral Dynamics? I guess you can't call a single country fully reaching into yellow / turquoise yet. (Not even green really) But there might be cities, villages, communities or temples who tap into that space, also if not fully of course. What are those places? Anyone has any recommendations or a list?

-Post your first 100 videos about that topic, upload at least once a week -Look at other channels in your niche. See what they are doing and let that inspire your style. Ultimately you wanna have your own unique style but it's a great place to start. -Feel into your ideal viewer. How would they like to receive a communication? What are they struggling with? What's valuable for them to hear? Deeply understand who you are talking to and ask yourself why they should care. -Stay authentic, everything else will never work. - Deeply connect with your why. Your purpose for doing this. If you don't have a strong why, you'll never be able to keep up with the consistency that is required to build an audience. -Don't overthink your content or growth strategies. Just start and keep going. Share your heart.

'Toward a Psychology of Awakening' is also a nice book exploring the idea of Awakening in the West. And goes into Ego development.

My suggestion is to build a strong, nature, developed ego first from which you can more smoothly transition into these awakening experiences and dark night of the souls. I've found great reassurance in reading books from people who have gone through the dark night like St John of the Cross. If spirituality feels to overwhelming to you right now, leave it aside for now. Go get a job, socialize, build out some hobbies. Ground yourself in earthly life.

Reading "Toward a Psychology of Awakening" at the moment. He's got a great perspective on balancing ego development and transcendence.

I am re-doing the life purpose course at the moment (after 7 years) and ran into a difficulty with one value exercise. It asks to craft a short concise definition for the value and to answer questions like -What exactly does this mean to me? -What would it look like tangibly? -How would I know if I embody this value? Being very specific, concrete and tangible seems to be easier with some values like Health or Adventure than with others like Truth or Love. As Truth and Love are some of my top values I was wondering how to go about answering these questions. As it feels like the quest and pursuit of Truth and Love is a lifelong journey. Hard to grasp. So I'm curious. What does Truth mean to you? What does it look like tangibly? And how do you know that you embody this value? I came up with my own answers already but would love to hear your perspectives first.

The landing page and the platform should be the easiest to handle. No need to overthink it. Regarding the course, it shall lead the customer to a very specific, tangible result. The communication of how that result will solve your clients problem and free them from their pain is the marketing. If you really know what you wanna say already, why not just shoot the videos and take it from there? Otherwise you're thinking more than you are doing. The key is to take action.

I'm working with a couple of coaches. It's not counseling bit coaching works wonderfully for me. So it might be worth a consideration if you can afford it.

Coconuts are above S Tier. Drinking a Coconut equals instead God Realization for me. And it's good for your body.

Why would you like to be a coach?

Shoot 500 videos. Aim to be 1% better each time.

Do a good ICF accredited Coach Training Program. Books I liked; -Co-Active Coaching -The Mindful Coach