A society based on 12 spheres of influence creates a flower of life pattern that thrives.
We each operate through all the spheres, with focus and interest in specific spheres.
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Peace Synergy
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NATURE: Nature refers to Human Nature as well as the Natural World.
HEALTH: Health includes physical, mental, spiritual and community. COMMUNICATION: Methods of communication, means of informing others, and innovative ways to communicate with others including other species will be explored here. INFRASTRUCTURE: The systems and foundations of our society and how it's built are our Infrastructure. ARTS & CULTURE: Who we are as a people, and the culture we live within is expressed through art, music, dance, and film. SCIENCE: Science covers all things technical, innovative and exploratory. WISDOM: Every culture carries an innate wisdom that speaks to the whole of humanity and our interactions in the world. ECONOMICS: The way we trade resources in our world is defined in the sphere of Economics. SOVEREIGNTY: All forms of governance must honor the sovereign individual and sovereign nations. COMMUNITY: All members of a community have a voice and perspective that will create a whole picture. ENVIRONMENT: All living beings, including the planet itself, deserve an environment that is whole and healthy with those resources easily accessible to all. EDUCATION: How we teach, how we learn, what we teach and the methods of discovery and inquiry will be explored here. |
Discovering Community Synergy
Bringing together all community stakeholders to collaborate
and co-create social and economic growth.
Discovering who we are as a community is an endeavor worth taking. Following Barbara Marx Hubbard’s work and example, Peace Production brings a process together where everyone has a voice, an action, and an impact on the whole community. Key individuals are identified who know the community well and help to bring others to the table for conversations and explorations as to who we think we are and where we would like to go together.
First we identify major players in each of 12 spheres of influence within an already established town, city, or community. These individuals are decision makers with a stake in the success of community growth and the ability to put their money in play. Examples of stakeholders are: Local Government and School officials, Hospital and healthcare administrators, Public Service directors, Ministers, Community leaders, Environmental activists, Recreation and Parks directors, Judges, Business owners, Chamber of Commerce directors, Mental Health facilitators, Artists & Artisans, Highway Department officials, and Real Estate Developers to name a few.
A successful community knows who they are, sets goals with vision, and takes action together to meet those goals with vision in mind and heart. Data is gathered and correlated to inform all participants as to the reality of the state of each sphere of community and the demographics that make up who we are. We consider the natural world, our health, relations and relationships, the state of our current infrastructure, culture and artistic opportunities, science for best practices in each area, wisdom garnered through faith based systems and human experience, economic and financial considerations, youth and community education, how we communicate with one another, our physical and cultural environment, and justice for all.
Once the community data is gathered and stakeholders have developed a vision for the community, we set out to invite the greater community’s participation. Through educational activities, public events, private conversations, and all available means of disseminating information, we invite the public to participate and bring their piece to the play. Keeping everything light and with the sense of writing a play for our future… we can have fun along the way together.
Who are you? What is your role? What props and stage dressing do you bring? What words and wisdom can you share? What is your perspective and how can that be shared? These are just a few questions each individual can consider.
We may find there are specific stakeholders missing from the stage. How can we engage, inspire or draw in those who complete our community? What services are lacking? What businesses would enhance our image and big picture vision? Who knows someone with the skills we are looking for? What would draw that person to the table? How CAN we work together for the greater good of our own community?
Peace Production facilitates the building of a coalition that considers the combined vision, resources available, and individual actions that work together to create something greater than we could ever achieve alone. The energy of working through all twelve spheres of influence truly becomes a life force that grows and grows and makes our community a place where others come to play, live, and participate.
First we identify major players in each of 12 spheres of influence within an already established town, city, or community. These individuals are decision makers with a stake in the success of community growth and the ability to put their money in play. Examples of stakeholders are: Local Government and School officials, Hospital and healthcare administrators, Public Service directors, Ministers, Community leaders, Environmental activists, Recreation and Parks directors, Judges, Business owners, Chamber of Commerce directors, Mental Health facilitators, Artists & Artisans, Highway Department officials, and Real Estate Developers to name a few.
A successful community knows who they are, sets goals with vision, and takes action together to meet those goals with vision in mind and heart. Data is gathered and correlated to inform all participants as to the reality of the state of each sphere of community and the demographics that make up who we are. We consider the natural world, our health, relations and relationships, the state of our current infrastructure, culture and artistic opportunities, science for best practices in each area, wisdom garnered through faith based systems and human experience, economic and financial considerations, youth and community education, how we communicate with one another, our physical and cultural environment, and justice for all.
Once the community data is gathered and stakeholders have developed a vision for the community, we set out to invite the greater community’s participation. Through educational activities, public events, private conversations, and all available means of disseminating information, we invite the public to participate and bring their piece to the play. Keeping everything light and with the sense of writing a play for our future… we can have fun along the way together.
Who are you? What is your role? What props and stage dressing do you bring? What words and wisdom can you share? What is your perspective and how can that be shared? These are just a few questions each individual can consider.
We may find there are specific stakeholders missing from the stage. How can we engage, inspire or draw in those who complete our community? What services are lacking? What businesses would enhance our image and big picture vision? Who knows someone with the skills we are looking for? What would draw that person to the table? How CAN we work together for the greater good of our own community?
Peace Production facilitates the building of a coalition that considers the combined vision, resources available, and individual actions that work together to create something greater than we could ever achieve alone. The energy of working through all twelve spheres of influence truly becomes a life force that grows and grows and makes our community a place where others come to play, live, and participate.
Considerations in each Sphere of Influence
These are all just ideas of questions that arise in each sphere of influence within our communities. The process of Community Co-Creation will reveal the questions that each community must answer before knowing the best actions to take.
Nature:
· What are our natural recreational resources: parks, rivers, hiking and biking trails, etc.?
· What are the species of plants and animals indigenous to our region?
· What are the ideas and ideals that our community uphold?
Health:
· What health care facilities and services are available?
· What is the state of our population’s health?
· What diseases are most prevalent in our community?
· What is the state of addiction and services available?
Relations:
· How well do we know our neighbors?
· What community building activities are in place?
· What are the most concerning considerations within our population?
· What level of volunteer participation is active?
Infrastructure:
· What is the state of physical structures, roads, and systems in our community?
· What is the state of our utilities and public works systems?
· Are our schools in a healthy condition and providing all the services necessary for youth?
· What programs are being implemented that support the community?
Arts & Culture:
· What are the ethnic backgrounds of our population?
· How are the Arts perceived and participated in?
· Are there opportunities for arts education and cultural enhancement?
· Who are our Artists?
Science:
· Where does our data source from and is it reliable?
· What is the state of our environment as it relates to climate change?
· Are we testing what must be tested?
· Are we receiving the data and results we need?
Wisdom:
· What are our belief systems and structures built around those systems?
· Who are our Elders and what wisdom do they bring?
· What have we learned through experience that can support our community now?
· What can the Youth bring to us that makes us wiser?
Economics:
· How is money flowing to and through our businesses, social services, and governments?
· What are our most vital financial concerns?
· What resources have we yet to include in our income streams?
· What is the state of our families’ wealth/poverty?
Education:
· What kinds of educational opportunities are being offered to our citizens?
· Are we inspiring youth and young adults to remain and participate in building our community?
· What programs are offered to educate the public about health, civics, business, and opportunities?
· Do we have quality educators in all areas of our schools?
Communication:
· What are our methods of information dissemination? Eg radio/newspaper/tv/newsletters/ect.
· Do we have a cohesive and vital message about who we are as a community?
· Who is responsible for generating methods of communication?
· What languaging do we use to communicate with one another?
· Are we utilizing all available media to communicate with each other?
· Do we listen?
Environment:
· What are our most critical environmental concerns?
· Is our environment healthy and welcoming?
· Do we have areas of pollution that must be remediated?
· How do we use our resources and dispose of our excess?
Justice:
· Are our courts socially and racially compassionate?
· Are our sentencing practices consistent and humane?
· Are our Police keeping the Peace?
· Do we have Drug Court and other court enhancements?
These are all just ideas of questions that arise in each sphere of influence within our communities. The process of Community Co-Creation will reveal the questions that each community must answer before knowing the best actions to take.
Nature:
· What are our natural recreational resources: parks, rivers, hiking and biking trails, etc.?
· What are the species of plants and animals indigenous to our region?
· What are the ideas and ideals that our community uphold?
Health:
· What health care facilities and services are available?
· What is the state of our population’s health?
· What diseases are most prevalent in our community?
· What is the state of addiction and services available?
Relations:
· How well do we know our neighbors?
· What community building activities are in place?
· What are the most concerning considerations within our population?
· What level of volunteer participation is active?
Infrastructure:
· What is the state of physical structures, roads, and systems in our community?
· What is the state of our utilities and public works systems?
· Are our schools in a healthy condition and providing all the services necessary for youth?
· What programs are being implemented that support the community?
Arts & Culture:
· What are the ethnic backgrounds of our population?
· How are the Arts perceived and participated in?
· Are there opportunities for arts education and cultural enhancement?
· Who are our Artists?
Science:
· Where does our data source from and is it reliable?
· What is the state of our environment as it relates to climate change?
· Are we testing what must be tested?
· Are we receiving the data and results we need?
Wisdom:
· What are our belief systems and structures built around those systems?
· Who are our Elders and what wisdom do they bring?
· What have we learned through experience that can support our community now?
· What can the Youth bring to us that makes us wiser?
Economics:
· How is money flowing to and through our businesses, social services, and governments?
· What are our most vital financial concerns?
· What resources have we yet to include in our income streams?
· What is the state of our families’ wealth/poverty?
Education:
· What kinds of educational opportunities are being offered to our citizens?
· Are we inspiring youth and young adults to remain and participate in building our community?
· What programs are offered to educate the public about health, civics, business, and opportunities?
· Do we have quality educators in all areas of our schools?
Communication:
· What are our methods of information dissemination? Eg radio/newspaper/tv/newsletters/ect.
· Do we have a cohesive and vital message about who we are as a community?
· Who is responsible for generating methods of communication?
· What languaging do we use to communicate with one another?
· Are we utilizing all available media to communicate with each other?
· Do we listen?
Environment:
· What are our most critical environmental concerns?
· Is our environment healthy and welcoming?
· Do we have areas of pollution that must be remediated?
· How do we use our resources and dispose of our excess?
Justice:
· Are our courts socially and racially compassionate?
· Are our sentencing practices consistent and humane?
· Are our Police keeping the Peace?
· Do we have Drug Court and other court enhancements?