Show notes
In this episode of A Becoming Creature, Nick talks to Ray (@forshaper) about his non-profit Foretrek. We talk about comfort play, egregores, and the relationships between violence, intimacy, and rhythm. We also discuss God as a romantic experience, Sufism, global love, and so much more.To support Ray’s work please visit Foretrek.Learn more about the pioneer of comfort play, Kelly Quinnett. We also mention Sohbet, which is a good place to begin learning about Sufism.Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy!—Nick1:00 Comfort play, empathy, and trust9:50 What are egregores?14:00 Exploring the conflict in violence and intimacy16:30 Personal experience with conflict and violence27:30 The relationship between violence and rhythm28:30 Interpreting life as rhythm33:00 The importance of Sufism as a practice36:30 Global love and God as a romantic experience39:30 Advice on how to experience global love43:30 Recommended reading45:30 How to begin practicing comfort play Get full access to Becoming Creature at becomingcreature.substack.com/subscribe
