Common ground - basis
Inner listening * Co-creation with nature * Love in action
inspired by Findhorn Barbara Swetina
Inner listening
Learn to be still and go within, accessing the deep
inner wisdom that you always carry with you.
Co-creation with nature
Collaborate with the intelligence of nature for a more connected
and creative relationship with the world around you.
Love in action
Bring love into everything you do, using it as an opportunity
to move beyond limiting beliefs and shape a new future.
Common Ground - our common basis
1. active participation:
I see it as an important task and also as a personal enrichment to think,
help and nourish the community. (to interact with and for the community)
2. growth
I see it as an important aspect of community life to engage in experiments with courage, spontaneity and humour and to learn from and grow with each other in the process. I am prepared to accept constructive criticism from others and, if helpful, to give constructive feedback to others.
I recognise that I am responsible for my own personal development.
3. integrity:
I strive for a high level of personal integrity and authenticity and try to align* my thoughts, emotions, words and actions. (conform*)
4. respect:
I try to respect my boundaries and those of others. I try to treat others in their differences
with respect, tolerance, care and patience and I rejoice in their differences.
5. resources
It is important to me to be conscious in my consumer behaviour (energy, water, food, consumer
goods) and to act consciously. I connect with the place where I live, look after it and take care of people, animals and nature.
6. communication
I endeavour to listen actively and communicate directly. I can only speak for myself and about my needs. I try to communicate clearly, honestly, lovingly and considerately. I will not talk about other people in a hurtful or demeaning way, either publicly or privately. I am aware that when I talk about others, I am reinforcing a reality that is not necessarily true.
7. inner reflection
I am aware that everything I perceive in my environment - criticism, anger or recognition -
can be a reflection of what lives inside me. I endeavour to look within myself first before
projecting outwards.
8. responsibility: I take responsibility for my actions.
9. non-violence
I will not impose my behaviour and my needs on others. I will intervene if I see that someone is
being manipulated, intimidated or abused.
10 Solidarity:
I see myself as part of the whole and am alert to what I can contribute
to the growth and well-being of the community.
11. co-operation
When working together, openness, transparent communication and solidarity are important to me. I will clearly communicate my intentions and activities that affect other people. I will consider the views of others carefully and respectfully. I will recognise with respect that other people's decisions have been made with care, integrity, thoroughness and love.
12. conflict resolution
If something bothers me, I ask myself whether I can develop a constructive and solution-oriented proposal. I am committed to addressing personal or factual conflicts as quickly and directly as possible. If I am unable to resolve a conflict, I seek the assistance of third parties (mediation).
13. Commitment (reliability/obligingness)
I commit to carrying out the tasks I am assigned, and it is my responsibility to communicate
in advance if I am unable to do so. I will help find solutions.
Thanks to René Duveen + Schweibenalp “Green Phoenix” & Barbara Swetina Findhorn
WHR - World happyness report + Common ground / Basis (e-d)