ProSocial
Spirituality

The Heart and Soul of Cultural Evolution

“We are at the dawn of a new consciousness, a radically fresh approach to our life as the human family in a fragile world
[in which] interdependence is an inescapable fact... ”
- Interspiritual pioneer Wayne Teasdale in his
seminal book, The Mystic Heart.

ProSocial's Eight Core Design Principles (CDPs)

1
Shared identity and purpose
2
Fair distribution of contributions and benefits
3
Fair and inclusive decision making
4
Monitoring of agreed behaviors
5
Graduated responding to helpful and unhelpful behaviors
6
Fast and fair conflict resolution
7
Authority to self-govern
8
Appropriate relations with other groups

Purpose

ProSocial Spirituality's experiential learning programs bring groups together in the context of their shared vision and purpose to build the strong, flexible frameworks they need to survive, thrive, and achieve their goals.

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Nine
Interspiritual
Elements

1
Actualizing full moral and ethical capacity
2
Living in solidarity with the cosmos and all living beings
3
Cultivating a life of deep nonviolence
4
Living in humility
5
Embracing a regular spiritual practice
6
Cultivating mature self-knowledge
7
Living a life of simplicity
8
Being of selfless service and compassionate action
9
Empowering the prophetic voice for justice, compassion, and world transformation

“Without inner change
there can be no outer change.
Without collective change,
no change matters.”

- angel Kyodo williams
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