Notes on Resonance in Practices

Key Concepts

• Resonance:
  • Described by Michael as a crucial element in certain practices.
  • Represents a correspondence with an affect or emotion.
  • Involves a feeling when describing what is precious or dear to us.

Emotional Component

• When speaking of valued things, there's a tendency to physically express this by actions like putting a hand on the heart.
• Descriptive feelings include terms like:
  • Preciousness
  • Dearness
  • Warmth
  • Buzz

Experience of Resonance

• The concept of resonance embodies the emotional experience.
• Michael emphasized the importance of understanding resonance in this context.

Contextual Understanding

• Stories in Relation:
  • Resonance isn't just about individual emotions or expressions.
  • It exists within a larger context.

Social, Relational, and Political Dimensions

• Resonance is linked to broader contexts:
  • Social
  • Relational
  • Political
• Important to consider these contexts rather than viewing emotions in isolation.