Luminary: James O'Dea

James O'Dea on "A Quest for Meaning" (transcript)

James O'Dea | IONS Transcripts

In this message to members, Former IONS President James O'Dea talks with us about "A Quest for Meaning." In his poetic style, James explores the history of humankind, language and worldview, offering a powerful testament to how consciousness can reshape our lives and our world.

James O'Dea on "A Quest for Meaning"

James O'Dea | 09.25.08 |

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In this recorded message to members, Former IONS President James O'Dea talks with us about "A Quest for Meaning." In his poetic style, James explores the history of humankind, language and worldview, offering a powerful testament to how consciousness can reshape our lives and our world.

James O'Dea teleseminar on "Dialogue with the President"

James O'Dea | 04.29.08 |

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In this special dialogue, members had the opportunity to speak directly with IONS President James O’Dea.

Great Shift Dialogues: Sequoyah Trueblood and James O’Dea

Sequoyah Trueblood & James O’Dea | 02.12.08 |

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In this dialogue, former IONS President, James O’Dea, and Sequoyah Trueblood discuss the great shift in the context of our universal oneness.

2007 Conference Plenary: Marilyn Schlitz, Andrew Harvey, James O'Dea

IONS | 01.31.08 |

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A Time Between Stories: Finding the Place for Creative Convergence—Marilyn Mandala Schlitz

Sacred Activism: The Power of Love and Wisdom in Action—Andrew Harvey

Witnessing Shift and Experiencing Transformation—James O’Dea

James O'Dea teleseminar on "Dialogue with IONS President"

James O'Dea | 01.29.08 |

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In this special dialogue, members had the opportunity to speak directly with IONS President James O’Dea.

Highlights from IONS 2007 Conference (video)

James O'Dea & others | 10.01.07 |

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At the conference in Palm Springs, former IONS President James O’Dea’s plenary session covered a vast array of topics, in this segment he explores language: the transformative power of dialogue, the syntax, grammar and old stories we tell. James mentions physicist David Bohm, one of the creators of the Bohmian Dialogues. He also discusses native American languages that do not use nouns or verbs.

James O'Dea on the Intention Downloads Series (transcript)

James O'Dea | Intention Download Transcripts

IONS President James O’Dea begins this interview by clarifying the relationship between attention and intention, thereby creating a more integral perspective that includes inner and outer transformation. In his deeply heartfelt and poetic style, James contrasts a more materialistic understanding of intention with the summoning of purpose in a life such as we witness with a Mahatma Gandhi. Luncheon Series on July 10th.

James O'Dea on the Intention Download Series

James O'Dea | 06.25.07 |

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Former IONS President James O’Dea begins this interview by clarifying the relationship between attention and intention, thereby creating a more integral perspective that includes inner and outer transformation. In his deeply heartfelt and poetic style, James contrasts a more materialistic understanding of intention with the summoning of purpose in a life such as we witness with a Mahatma Gandhi.

Joanna Macy and James O'Dea on Sources and Solutions of Our Contemporary Global Challenges

Joanna Macy | 04.13.07 |

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Joanna Macy and James O'Dea on Sources and Solutions of Our Contemporary Global Challenges

James O'Dea teleseminar on "World Wisdom Council"

James O'Dea | 03.21.07 |

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This unique teleseminar with IONS president James O’Dea was an insightful update. James discussed his vision for the growth and evolution of IONS. This Presidential update also included his visit to the Kogi spiritual elders in Columbia.

James O'Dea: In the Mirror of Our Time

James O'Dea | 07.03.05 |

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Former IONS President, James O'Dea, shares his insight on the significance of like-minded people gathering in the context of this historic challenges and opportunities that face us in our time. He invites us to explore what it is we can see "in the mirror of our time." What knowledge, skills, and discernment do we need to be able to describe the next chapter in human evolution and to accurately name into being that which we already know has awakened in our deepest awareness?

James O'Dea, Marilyn Schlitz, and more on Our Relevance to the 21st Century

James O'Dea and Marilyn Schlitz | 01.09.06 |

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James O'Dea, Marilyn Schlitz, Peter Russell, and George Zimmer address deep questions posed by IONS members during a 2003 Conference plenary session. Hear this esteemed noetics panel discuss what role IONS, other organizations, and individuals play in facilitating a global shift in consciousness.

2005 Conference Plenary: Marianne Williamson, Fred Alan Wolf, Van Jones, James O'Dea

IONS | 04.23.06 |

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Fred Alan Wolf engages the audience with thought-provoking theories from quantum physics, leaving them to ponder the notion that nothing is made of matter, only “clouds of possibility.” Van Jones shares a very personal tale of “almost losing my soul” in his dealings with the World Economic Forum. Marianne Williamson considers the fact that so many spiritually-oriented people spurn the worlds of politics, when this is where higher consciousness is needed most.

Jean Houston and James O'Dea on the Essential Shifts

Jean Houston | 05.08.06 |

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In this dialogue, the former President of IONS and Jean Houston engage in a passionate inquiry into the peril and promise of these times on the "Godschool" called Earth. They feed mind, heart, and soul with discussions of archetypes and essence, myth and ritual, meaning and healing. Luncheon Series on May 22.

James O'Dea at the Global Consciousness Conference

James O'Dea | 07.15.06 |

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Former IONS President James O'Dea takes on a tour through the web of connections that defines today's world: societal dysfunctions and the resulting ecological problems, the culture of fear and the emerging wave of courageous change. The true sign of the times, he says, is people who rise to the occasion to champion interdependence, healing, and integration.

Share Conscious Community and Deep Inner Work with IONS Pres James O'Dea in Portland, OR

Susan Burns | 01.25.08 | 08:57 AM |

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The Portland IONS Community Group Leaders are so grateful to The Institute of Noetic Sciences for helping to gather the Portland Consciousness Community.

We are really looking forward to this series of events with James O'Dea. Rose Welch is joining us too. The Conscious Universe events include a 3 day inner work consciousness non residential retreat, open to the public, with 23 CEU's for professionals (1/31 Intro $10 - 3 CEU's), facilitated by James, myself and Patrick Marsolek.

Choice and Consequence

James O'Dea | Shift | Shift Issue #04: Choice and the Mirror of Consequence

Besides relaxing into the flow of being, we are also called to act. IONS President OÕDea invites us to consider the consequences of our choices.

Social Healing

James O'Dea | Shift | Shift Issue #03: Integral Health and Healing

Truth, reconciliation, forgiveness, and restorative justice are key ingredients of social healing, says IONS’ president O’Dea.

New Responsibilities

James O’Dea | IONS Noetic Sciences Review | IONS Review #65

From Amnesty International and the Seva Foundation to IONS: New president O'Dea describes his arrival at IONS' Petaluma campus as a "returning home." "I come to serve IONS knowing that there is a growing community of people who are willing to give themsel