Parallax Newsletter #140
Last call for Dr. Marc's latest course; Luke Behncke on Gurdjieff, Will and the digital age
The Path Of The Wounded Hero - Becoming Homo Amor - with Dr. Marc Gafni
Course begins this Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Course Description: the paradox of the wound
At the heart of every great story, every myth, and every human life is the wound. The wound is not an accident or a detour—it is the very portal to depth, heroism, and love. In this groundbreaking course, Dr. Marc Gafni will guide us into the mystery of the wounded hero: the one who does not bypass pain or hide from heartbreak, but alchemizes it into wonder, joy, and service.
Together, we will explore:
The difference between trauma and heartbreak, and why heartbreak is one of the most profound openings to love.
How evil arises from the untransformed wound—and how we can transmute it.
The great archetypes and myths of the wounded hero, from Hagar, to Moses, and Jacob; The Fisher King, Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel universe.
The birth of Homo Amor
This course goes beyond psychotherapy and traditional religious models, and is grounded in principles of a philosophy known as Cosmoerotic Humanism. It offers a vision of the hero, whose wound is the gateway to love, purpose, and transformation.
Join us in this exploration of the wounded hero and the evolutionary possibility of becoming Homo Amor.
Luke Behncke; Gurdjieff, Energy, and the Internet: Awakening in the Digital Age
A Conversation with Luke Behncke Gurdjieff spoke of hidden currents—of electricity, attention, and energy—long before our world was woven in wires and screens. In this dialogue, Luke Behncke explores how Gurdjieff’s uncanny vision can guide us to remain awake amidst the digital spell, and how the Internet itself may be seen as a field of forces demanding new forms of consciousness.
👉Explore our library and courses with Luke: https://www.parallax-media.com/library
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Starting in Fall 2025, we invite you to become part of the Parallax Academy. When you join us, you gain access to an ever-evolving constellation of live and recorded classes and seminars in philosophy and deep ecology, book clubs, a poetry salon, monthly gatherings with inspiring teachers, mentorship and coaching, discussion groups, and community rituals.