Peace

Unity

Resilience

Equality

Manifesto

There is nothing more beautiful than to touch another soul deeply. Our life's journey guides us to know thyself. In doing so, we become a beacon of light and source of love; inspiring others as they navigate their way forward.

We envision a world without strangers; one humanity sharing our planet harmoniously. We envision a world where we respect and embrace one another’s differences. We know humans are destined to thrive; that abundance is the natural order.

We believe in the power of community to unite us. When the shared experience and celebration of life becomes our primary point of connection, our differences become opportunities for understanding and growth. This is how we heal humanity and the planet.

We embrace dynamic stability. Like riding a bike, momentum keeps us secure. In a world where change has become constant, it is our connection to self, one another and the planet that fosters the internal strength to weather the winds of change. Community is the root structure that connects us to Earth.

We foster nurturing community; creating sustainable systems that integrate the needs of society with the integrity of nature. Together, we will restore faith in humanity.

Intentions

Harmony - we build regenerative community; creating holistic systems that integrate the needs of society with the integrity of nature. Our actions seek to restore harmony with our planet.

Connection - we operate from the knowing that we are all one and connected. Therefore, our actions seek to unite humanity.

Abundance - we believe all humans have the right to thrive and thus design regenerative systems that promote abundance and prosperity for all.

Sovereignty - we promote the sovereignty and interdependence of all life by exploring innovative systems for working together through self-management, automation and distribution of power.

Celebration - we believe life is meant to be celebrated and thus, we are committed to doing good while having fun.

Equity - we value all humans as equal and thus treat all stakeholders in an equitable manner.

Presence - we believe there is nothing more beautiful than this moment and thus seek to advance human consciousness.

Diversity - we acknowledge the resilient nature of life by promoting diversity of thought and action

Integrity - we seek to integrate our intentions into principle-based actions

Principles

Inherent within these intentions is a commitment to help our species make the holonic shift to collective self-interest by enabling the best capabilities for people and the world.  We hold ourselves accountable to be trustworthy, compassionate and respectful. 

As such, we strive to live by the following principles:

ATTUNE TO OUR COMMON INTENTION – Intention is not a goal or plan we can formulate with precision. It is an open-ended aim: we may meet common needs and collaborate in new ways.

WELCOME DIVERSITY – Self-organisation of the whole requires differentiation of the parts. Each one's role in this unfolding journey is unique.

KNOW THAT ONLY THE WHOLE CAN REPAIR ITSELF – We cannot fix the world, but we can take part in it's self-healing. Healing wounded relationships within ourselves and between us is integral to healing our world.

WE ARE A SMALL PART OF A MUCH LARGER PROCESS – We must learn to trust. Trust means taking part and taking risks, when we cannot control, or even see the outcome.

OPEN TO FLOWS OF INFORMATION FROM THE LARGER SYSTEM - Do not resist painful information about the condition of the world, but understand that the pain felt for the world springs from interconnectivity, and our willingness to experience it unblocks feedback that is important to the well-being of the whole.

SPEAK THE TRUTH OF OUR EXPERIENCE OF THIS WORLD – If there is a persistent

response to present conditions, assume it is shared by others. Be willing to drop old answers and old roles, giving voice to the questions that arise from within us.

BELIEVE NO ONE WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE THE FINAL ANSWER – Such claims are a sign of ignorance and limited self-interest.

WORK INCREASINGLY IN TEAMS OR JOINT PROJECTS SERVING COMMON AIMS – Build community through shared tasks and rituals.

BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR STRENGTHS AND SKILLS - They are not your private property and they grow from being shared.

DRAW FORTH THE STRENGTHS OF OTHERS BY ACKNOWLEDGING THEM - Never prejudge what a person can contribute, but be ready for surprise and fresh forms of synergy.

WE NEED NOT SEE THE RESULTS OF OUR WORK – Our actions have unanticipated and far-reaching effects that are not likely to be visible in our lifetime.

Putting forth great effort, LET THERE BE SERENITY in all our doing; for we are held within the web of life, within flows and intelligence far exceeding our own.

*authored by Joanna Macy

Agreements

SHOW UP ...and you’ve already done more than half of the work. This is the practice of saying YES in its simplest form. To show up is to say I am here, I am present, this matters to me, you matter to me. We believe in a culture of showing up.

PARTICIPATE ...in the way that speaks most true to you. This is the practice of asking the right questions. To participate is to ask: How can I help? Where can I offer support? How can I make this better for myself and the community? We believe in a culture of participation.

GIFT ...and you will find yourself living in abundance. This is the practice of orienting your mental space into one of giving without expectation of return. To gift is not just an action, it is a way of treating other people, it is a way of moving through the world. We believe in a culture of gifting.

SHARE YOUR PASSIONS ...because believe it or not that brings you one step closer towards realizing your dreams. This is the practice of hearing the world ask “who are you?” and responding by saying “WHO AM I? I am the things I love. I am the things I stand up for. I am the things I believe in”. To share your passions is to give others permission to share theirs too. We believe in a culture of sharing our passions.

NOURISH MIND / BODY / SPIRIT ...and you are actually helping everyone around you too. This is the practice of self-love and self-care in their deepest forms. To nourish yourself fully, to feed your mind, to heal your body, to free your spirit is to shine light from within, the rays touching everyone you come in contact with. We believe in a culture of nourishment.

CREATE RITUALS ...and you will find that more and more you are living the life you want to be living and doing the things you want to be doing. This is the practice of knowing what grounds you, what brightens you, what enlightens you and then making it a daily reality. To create rituals is to move through the world, through your life, through your body with intentionality. We believe in a culture of rituals.

EXPRESS GRATITUDE ...because gratitude is medicine, it is a compass, it will point you north. This is the practice that will always bring you back to a place of clarity. To express gratitude is to remember that everything is okay, you are alive, you are loved, you are not alone, and you are never alone. We believe in a culture of gratitude.

LIVE WITH INTEGRITY …period. This is the practice of holding yourself and one another accountable because ME manifesting my highest self equals YOU manifesting your highest self equals WE manifesting our highest selves. To live with integrity is respecting yourself, your tribe, your community, humanity and our planet. We believe in a culture of integrity.

*authored by Poppy Liu