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TECHNOLOGY, NATURE
AND THE SPIRIT
Dustin W. Pack
Service Project
September 30, 2013
Agenda
• Spiritual Reflections on Nature
• Road to Service
• Environment Defined
• Digital Creatures
• Building Spiritual Reflections
• Conclusion
Spiritual Reflections on Nature
• Perennial Philosophy
• 2 Reflective Exercises
• 13 Perennial Plants
• Meditation Timer
• Nature Journal
Spiritual Reflections on Nature
A Mental Model for Perennial Philosophy:
Perennial plants bloom across the spring and
wither in the fall. Their resilient rootstock
allows them to grow year after year.
Perennial Philosophy is the resilient rootstock
of the major religions and spiritual practices
that survive across the cycles of time.
Dandelion
The Dandelion is a perennial weed that produces small
flowers that later transform into seed heads. Many
dandelion species reproduce without pollination. This
causes each offspring of the dandelion to be an exact
genetic replica of its parent. The Dandelion, if untreated
can cause nutrient problems in lawns, gardens and
cropland.
Perennial Connection
Weeds require detection and action for corrective
measures. There may be weeds in our spiritual practices
right now that need our attention. Apathy in taking care
of weeds and ourselves is common. A Dandelion in the
garden may look small and unassuming but in reality it is
eating away nutrients that could be going to your
tomatoes and cucumbers.
In meditation we may find ourselves with spinning
thoughts (weeds) intruding on our garden of peace. Like
a good gardener we can recognize the thoughts,
understand their existence and then gently remove them
from the mind. More thoughts may come and we can
remove them just as easy so long as we have patience.
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy can be found in the Eastern United States and
Canada. It presents itself in vine form or as a bush and is
distinguished by its 3 leaf stems and hairy vines. The
leaves may look oval with a tapered tip or have a mitten
like appearance. Poison Ivy represents a well known
harmful plant but is only one of many types of plants that
can cause painful rashes and itching.
Perennial Connection
Not all experiences in nature are pleasant and not all
spiritual practices lead to painless growth. Sometimes
our spiritual endeavors cause our illusions to be broken
and much pain ensues. Sometimes we go too far and fast
into a practice without caution and find ourselves in
painful situations. The dark night of the soul and other
spiritual crises are real. Like Poison Ivy, preventative
knowledge is the best means to keep out of trouble.
Reflection Exercise
The Willow tree has a strong shallow root system while the Hickory Tree derives its
strength from a deep root system that can tap into minerals other plants can’t. Both
systems accomplish the same purpose through different ways. Can you find a similar
instance in your spiritual life of two seeming contradictions working towards the same
purpose?

“The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound
truth may well be another profound truth.” – Niels Bohr
The perennial spiritualist may sometimes need to be able to balance between seeming
contradictions. The perennial philosopher may be able to believe in a universe that is
designed by clockwork karmic laws as well as a universe ruled by a supreme power that
cares about each individual’s growth towards the source.
Meditation Timer

“Meditating on the breath is a basic technique to practice mind and
body awareness. To meditate on the breath sit in a comfortable
position with body slightly erect. Clear your mind and focus on….”
Nature Journal

Take pictures and write your own observations from within the
application.
Road to Service
Atlantic University Classes Taken Across 3 Years:
Introduction to Transformative Theories and Practices
Spiritual Crisis
Qualitative Research Methods
The Inner Life: Dreams, Meditation Creativity…
Origin and Destiny of the Human Consciousness
Becoming a Teacher of Mission in Life
Becoming a Teacher of Dreamwork
An Introduction to Visual Arts Skills
Mythology and Symbolism
Religion, Spirituality and the Transpersonal
Road to Service
Atlantic University Mentors:
Candis Collins
Raye Mathis
Cameron Plagens
Bobbie Ann Pimm
Henry Reed
James Van Auken
Environment Defined

*Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
Environment Defined

*Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
Environment Defined

*Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
Environment Defined

*Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
Environment Defined

Gardening, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching, nature, Virginia Beach, national parks
*Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
Environment Defined
Technology is a growing part of our lives
Downward trend of activities in nature

Disconnect between today’s youth and
the natural world
Digital Creatures
More connected and less connected
Exposed to spiritual concepts in disguise:
• Networking
• Creating
• Mentoring
Digital Creatures
Target Audience:
Modern men and women who want to
begin a spiritual practice closer to nature
but don’t know where to start.
Peripheral Audience:
Anyone who likes to contemplate the
transpersonal in a natural setting.
Building Spiritual Reflections
The Mental Model
Plant and Transpersonal Research
Spiritual Graphic Arts
Interface Design
Publishing
Reflection Exercise
Language is our greatest tool to communicate with one another and more importantly with
ourselves. We place labels on objects and concepts to describe what is.

Root Plant
Pattern

Spore Bearing
Plants

Algae

Mosses

Seed Bearing
Plants

Ferns

Flowering Plants
(Angiosperms)

Monocotyledons

Conifers
(Gymnosperms)

Dicotyledons

All plant life represents different expressions of the root plant pattern.
Reflection Exercise

Universal Truth

Eastern Religion

Hindu

Buddhism

Western Religion

Tao

Judaism

Islam

Christianity

Catholicism

Protestantism

All major religions represent different expressions of the universal truth.
Spiritual Graphics Art
Spiritual Graphics Art
Interface Design
Publishing
Apple Review Process
Key Word Search Terms
Software Description
Final Product (iPad)
Final Product (iPad)
Final Product (iPhone)
Conclusion
• Free to Download on Apple App Store
• Open Source Software
Future Updates:
• More Plants!
• User Submissions
• …more Apps?

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Technology, Nature and the Spirit

  • 1. TECHNOLOGY, NATURE AND THE SPIRIT Dustin W. Pack Service Project September 30, 2013
  • 2. Agenda • Spiritual Reflections on Nature • Road to Service • Environment Defined • Digital Creatures • Building Spiritual Reflections • Conclusion
  • 3. Spiritual Reflections on Nature • Perennial Philosophy • 2 Reflective Exercises • 13 Perennial Plants • Meditation Timer • Nature Journal
  • 4. Spiritual Reflections on Nature A Mental Model for Perennial Philosophy: Perennial plants bloom across the spring and wither in the fall. Their resilient rootstock allows them to grow year after year. Perennial Philosophy is the resilient rootstock of the major religions and spiritual practices that survive across the cycles of time.
  • 5. Dandelion The Dandelion is a perennial weed that produces small flowers that later transform into seed heads. Many dandelion species reproduce without pollination. This causes each offspring of the dandelion to be an exact genetic replica of its parent. The Dandelion, if untreated can cause nutrient problems in lawns, gardens and cropland. Perennial Connection Weeds require detection and action for corrective measures. There may be weeds in our spiritual practices right now that need our attention. Apathy in taking care of weeds and ourselves is common. A Dandelion in the garden may look small and unassuming but in reality it is eating away nutrients that could be going to your tomatoes and cucumbers. In meditation we may find ourselves with spinning thoughts (weeds) intruding on our garden of peace. Like a good gardener we can recognize the thoughts, understand their existence and then gently remove them from the mind. More thoughts may come and we can remove them just as easy so long as we have patience.
  • 6. Poison Ivy Poison Ivy can be found in the Eastern United States and Canada. It presents itself in vine form or as a bush and is distinguished by its 3 leaf stems and hairy vines. The leaves may look oval with a tapered tip or have a mitten like appearance. Poison Ivy represents a well known harmful plant but is only one of many types of plants that can cause painful rashes and itching. Perennial Connection Not all experiences in nature are pleasant and not all spiritual practices lead to painless growth. Sometimes our spiritual endeavors cause our illusions to be broken and much pain ensues. Sometimes we go too far and fast into a practice without caution and find ourselves in painful situations. The dark night of the soul and other spiritual crises are real. Like Poison Ivy, preventative knowledge is the best means to keep out of trouble.
  • 7. Reflection Exercise The Willow tree has a strong shallow root system while the Hickory Tree derives its strength from a deep root system that can tap into minerals other plants can’t. Both systems accomplish the same purpose through different ways. Can you find a similar instance in your spiritual life of two seeming contradictions working towards the same purpose? “The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.” – Niels Bohr The perennial spiritualist may sometimes need to be able to balance between seeming contradictions. The perennial philosopher may be able to believe in a universe that is designed by clockwork karmic laws as well as a universe ruled by a supreme power that cares about each individual’s growth towards the source.
  • 8. Meditation Timer “Meditating on the breath is a basic technique to practice mind and body awareness. To meditate on the breath sit in a comfortable position with body slightly erect. Clear your mind and focus on….”
  • 9. Nature Journal Take pictures and write your own observations from within the application.
  • 10. Road to Service Atlantic University Classes Taken Across 3 Years: Introduction to Transformative Theories and Practices Spiritual Crisis Qualitative Research Methods The Inner Life: Dreams, Meditation Creativity… Origin and Destiny of the Human Consciousness Becoming a Teacher of Mission in Life Becoming a Teacher of Dreamwork An Introduction to Visual Arts Skills Mythology and Symbolism Religion, Spirituality and the Transpersonal
  • 11. Road to Service Atlantic University Mentors: Candis Collins Raye Mathis Cameron Plagens Bobbie Ann Pimm Henry Reed James Van Auken
  • 12. Environment Defined *Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
  • 13. Environment Defined *Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
  • 14. Environment Defined *Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
  • 15. Environment Defined *Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
  • 16. Environment Defined Gardening, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching, nature, Virginia Beach, national parks *Source Google Trends: http://www.google.com/trends/explore
  • 17. Environment Defined Technology is a growing part of our lives Downward trend of activities in nature Disconnect between today’s youth and the natural world
  • 18. Digital Creatures More connected and less connected Exposed to spiritual concepts in disguise: • Networking • Creating • Mentoring
  • 19. Digital Creatures Target Audience: Modern men and women who want to begin a spiritual practice closer to nature but don’t know where to start. Peripheral Audience: Anyone who likes to contemplate the transpersonal in a natural setting.
  • 20. Building Spiritual Reflections The Mental Model Plant and Transpersonal Research Spiritual Graphic Arts Interface Design Publishing
  • 21. Reflection Exercise Language is our greatest tool to communicate with one another and more importantly with ourselves. We place labels on objects and concepts to describe what is. Root Plant Pattern Spore Bearing Plants Algae Mosses Seed Bearing Plants Ferns Flowering Plants (Angiosperms) Monocotyledons Conifers (Gymnosperms) Dicotyledons All plant life represents different expressions of the root plant pattern.
  • 22. Reflection Exercise Universal Truth Eastern Religion Hindu Buddhism Western Religion Tao Judaism Islam Christianity Catholicism Protestantism All major religions represent different expressions of the universal truth.
  • 26. Publishing Apple Review Process Key Word Search Terms Software Description
  • 30. Conclusion • Free to Download on Apple App Store • Open Source Software Future Updates: • More Plants! • User Submissions • …more Apps?