Peace and Power

PEACE

Praxis

Empowerment

Awareness

Cooperation

Evolvement

Praxis

brings together knowing and doing. Keeping actions consistent with one's knowledge and values.

Empowerment

means nurturing each person's abilities and strengths in the context of respect for everyone in the community

Awareness

means active searching for deep meanings beyond the surface, using a lens that is deliberately committed to values of Peace and Power

Cooperation

means actions that are shaped by commitments to group solidarity while integrating the range of diversity that exists in the group.

Evolvement

means embracing growth and change for all individuals and the group.

Power of Results

Getting the goal done is what matters most.

Power of Process

How people work together matters just as much as the result.

Power of Tokenism

Giving special rewards or promotions to only a few people.

Power of Appreciation

Showing gratitude and recognizing others.

Power of Prescription

Following goals and actions set by rules or authority.

Power of Letting Go

Working together to find what is best for everyone.

Power of Division

A few people have more power, knowledge, or resources than others.

Power of Whole

Everyone shares knowledge, skills, and resources.

Power of Force

Using punishment or negative consequences to control people.

Power of Collectivity

Everyone's ideas and participation matter.

Power of Hierarchy

Power follows a chain of command, with some people above others.

Power of Solidarity

Responsibility and power are shared among everyone.

Power of Command

Leaders make decisions and others follow them.

Power of Sharing

Leadership changes based on people's skills and interests.

Power of Opposites

Decisions are seen as either "for" or "against."

Power of Integration

Looking at different ideas and finding ways to include both.

Power of Manipulation

Using people or resources for personal benefit.

Power of Nurturing

Respecting and protecting people and the environment.

Power of Accumulation

Keeping resources and goods for yourself.

Power of Distribution

Sharing resources based on people's needs.

Power of Causality

Using technology to solve problems without thinking about the effects.

Power of Intuition

Thinking about the long-term effects and well-being of everyone.

Power of Expediency

Choosing what is easiest or most convenient.

Power of Consciousness

Making choices based on values like life, growth, and peace.

Power of Xenophobia

Excluding people who are different or disagree with the group.

Power of Diversity

Including different opinions and viewpoints.

Power of Secrets

Keeping information hidden to control people.

Power of Responsibility

Sharing information so everyone can make informed choices.

Power of Rules

Following rules without considering the specific situation.

Power of Creativity

Using rules but finding creative solutions that fit the situation.

Power of Fear

Using fear of future problems to control people.

Power of Trust

Building relationships based on understanding and trust.