Moving the edge together . . .
We are discovering that in our deepest essence we are travelers on a journey to wholeness (holiness). Each step along the way is a new revelation and a co-creation that involves changes in all dimensions of our lives and in all fields of endeavor. In the 60s, the growing edge embraced the world of interior individual development derived mostly from Eastern traditions. Our goal was self mastery and self actualization. Self awareness, meditation and yoga swept through the West. It seemed to be the answer to our increasing fragmentation and alienation.
Focused within, many of us forgot to look at what was happening outside. We awakened to accelerating injustices and inequalities on a planet threatened by profligate lifestyles and modern worldviews. It was clear that self-actualization was necessary, but not sufficient to shape a newly globalized world in the direction of sustainability and compassion.
Conditions in the outer world and the impulse of evolution are calling us to recognize our interdependence and the power of connection. Barriers and borders that were once necessary to become our autonomous and institutional selves, are now falling away. We are learning to preserve our autonomous identity in order to contribute creatively and cooperatively in the new groups that are emerging. These groups are creating new forms of collaboration and distributive power necessary to meet the complex challenges of the first planetary era in history.
Kosmos continues to identify and share with you outstanding wisdom leaders who guide us toward the full potential of collective wisdom, collective intelligence, and collective creativity. We look for those who best articulate the trend from dominator hierarchical forms of governance to natural hierarchies and distributive power. We found inspiring Integral pioneers who are freeing the flow of energy and information through breaking down borders between gender, media, spirituality, multi-generations, and even between species. Global trendsetters are pioneering participatory partnerships between governments, business and civil society. They are finding the democratic voice of humanity in global consultations and sovereign citizenship in the global commons. As the articles poured in, it became increasingly clear that we are already living the new paradigm. We are creating the new world culture and civilization, enriched by the skills, the companionship, the expertise and the love for each other and the planet. ‘The collective’ has become the edge.
Resonance at the collective edge . . .
Many of us are experimenting with and inquiring into enhanced creativity available through the collective wisdom of a group united in purpose. When we touch the ‘right chord’ and find resonance together our lives become immeasurably richer - elegant solutions that will shape the new civilization and culture become possible. We invite you to be with us in spirit and in action in this inspiring and vital journey to wholeness.
A pause for beauty . . .
Our gratitude and thanks to you for finding your very special way to make a better world. Along the way, we send you beauty that uplifts the soul from our galleries: the serenity of silent water voices, the sensitivity of delicately scented flowers, and the majesty of soaring mountains.
