The Deep Democracy of Resistance
In the aftermath of the election, people have asked me: How can Deep Democracy help us in this moment?
Deep Democracy provides a lens through which to understand those who disagree with us and ourselves. It also gives us something critical: a roadmap to use as we move forward. First, some background on Deep Democracy.
What is Deep Democracy?
The word Deep Democracy was coined by process-oriented psychologist Arnie Mindell, who wrote: “For organizations, communities, and nations to succeed today and survive tomorrow, they must be deeply democratic – that is, everyone and every feeling must be represented.”