Our Foundational Principles
Respect
Respect is the recognition of the sacredness within all beings - human, animal, plant, land, and waters—and treat them as our relations. Respect calls for humility and requires attentiveness, pushing us to listen, reflect, and care deeply. Respect in practice honors the gifts and teachings each being holds.
Responsibility
Responsibility is a sacred trust to care for the Earth, water, beings, and our communities. It is recognizing that we are entrusted to act as stewards, understanding we are responsible not just for ourselves but for the generations yet to come. We must honor the teachings of our ancestors by safeguarding the natural world, and cultivating practices that maintain balance and harmony. It asks us to recognize the weight of our choices and actions, understanding that each has a ripple effect across time and space.
Reverence
Reverence is a profound sense of awe and veneration toward Our origin, formation, and the sacredness of all beings. It is about recognizing the divine in all aspects of the natural and unseen worlds. Through reverence, we express gratitude for the beauty and wisdom present in life. Reverence invites us to slow down and see the world with open eyes and an open heart, and to recognize that we are all part of a shared, sacred circle of life.
Reciprocity
Reciprocity emphasizes giving and receiving in a balanced way, fostering harmony within relationships. It’s about understanding that we are all connected in a cycle of exchange and that to receive is to be entrusted to giving back. This principle helps us practice gratitude and abundance, understanding that the more we give with love and intention, the more we nurture our communities and the world. In this way, reciprocity becomes a dance of energy that sustains life and honors the interconnected web we all share.
Wholism
Wholism, or seeing the world in its entirety, is the spiritual perspective that all life forms and energies are part of a single, unified whole. Spiritually, it’s the understanding that our personal lives are woven into the forming of the larger fabric of Nature. Wholism invites us to look beyond the fallacies of separations and divisions, and to see ourselves as encompassing a much larger story, filled with purpose and interconnected roles and responsibilities. Embracing wholism allows us to feel a sense of unity and alignment with the natural rhythms of the world and the cosmos.
Interrelatedness
Interrelatedness is the insight that every life form and energy force is connected and influences one another. It reminds us that we are part of a sacred web, where each thread strengthens the whole. Interrelatedness reminds us our relationships need to be based on mutual care, respect, and love. When we embody interrelatedness, we honor each being and experience as encompassing the sacred story of interconnected existence. This principle encourages us to live with compassion and mindfulness, as each action affects the whole.
Synergy
Synergy is the dynamic interplay of forces forming and reforming a powerful collective influence. It emerges when we come together with shared intentions, values, and love. Synergy is where communal power, creativity, and wisdom converge, creating movements and outcomes that could never be achieved alone. Spiritually, it’s the sacred alchemy that happens when hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits join to bring healing, transformation, and abundance to all beings.