Paradigm Articles

1. Total Human Development and Harmony Through Synergism

Synergism and the Cosmic Human-- in Cosmology, Philosophy, & Spirituality

Synergism and the Biological Human-- in Anatomy/Physiology, & Biosphere (symbiosis, bio-diversity in ecosystems, etc.)

Synergism and the Social Human-- in Social Basics, in Economics, in Health and Health Care, in Aesthetics, & in Culture

THE 15 EMPOWERING PARADIGMS:

1. Total Human Development and Harmony Through Synergism

2. Holistic Health Care and Medicine

3. Deep Ecology and Harmony with Nature

4. Sense of History and Sense of Mission

5. Civics and Democratic Governance

6. Culture as Community Creativity

7. Light-Seeking and Light-Sharing Education

8. Gender Sensitivity, Equality & Harmony

9. Reconstructive/Restor-ative Justice

10. Associative Economics, Social Capital and Sustainable Development

11. Synergetic Leadership and Organizations

12. Appropriate/Adaptive Technology

13. Mutual Enrichment of Families and Friendships

14. Human Dignity and Human Harmony: Human Rights and Peace

15. Aesthetics Without Boundaries: 'Art from the Heart'

UNITY PLEDGE:
for Service to the Human Family

By Shyam Antonio Reyes

Member, SanibLakas Foundation; member, LightShare e-Mail List Group

Originally drafted in 1990 as “A Kapatiran Pledge” The root Filipino word ‘kapatid’ literally means a ‘fellow-cutting from the same womb.’ Version 4, Oct. 29, 2001 Shyam Antonio Reyes

I believe:

that humanity and all life emanate directly from One Eternal Source, which makes us all closely and deeply related to one another;

that the innate sense of oneness that comes from the heart can only be brought forth by the practice of love and not by any other means;

that my own true worth lies in the quality of my service to humanity;

that my brethren’s needs are peace, health, happiness and prosperity;

that our greatest common wealth is the goodwill that we share among all our brethren;

that the environment and the good of all people have to be protected to ensure lasting personal, national and international progress; and

that my thoughts and actions always make a difference, positively or negatively, the effects of which multiply in combination with those of many million others.

Therefore:

I will nurture only thoughts of truth, peace, inspiration, oneness, selflessness and Divine love which allow me to function in my best capacity;

I will keep abreast of international events, developments and trends so I can participate more effectively in national and global problem-solving, reconstruction and development efforts;

I will support and initiate efforts to protect the environment, to improve health care and nutrition services, and to promote economic activities that are ecologically sound and the benefits of which are equitably distributed;

I will seek ways to improve and strengthen our educational system, our system of government, the mass media and other public service institutions; and

I will live for enlightened fellowship through the daily practice of compassion for all and striving for excellence in my service and contribution to the human family.

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