2.14 Reintegrating and Harmonizing the Human System with the Living System
The Lionsberg Elevation Initiative recognizes the essential need to reintegrate and harmonize the human system with the Living System, fostering a symbiotic relationship that supports the flourishing of all life. By acknowledging the interconnectedness of all beings and ecosystems, the Initiative seeks to create an environment in which individuals, groups, communities, and ecosystems can co-exist and co-evolve in harmony and mutual support, guided by the Central Animating Spirit that is creating and sustaining us All.
To facilitate the reintegration and harmonization of the human system with the living system, the Lionsberg Elevation Initiative promotes the following principles and practices:
- Encouraging a deep understanding and appreciation of the intricate interdependence and interconnectedness of all living systems, recognizing the profound impact of human activities on the health and well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.
- Fostering the development and adoption of regenerative and sustainable practices in agriculture, energy, urban planning, the built environment, and all other sectors, supporting the restoration and revitalization of ecosystems and natural resources for Future Generations.
- Promoting a mindset of stewardship and responsibility for the Earth and its living systems, empowering individuals, groups, and communities to make choices, solve problems, and take actions that nurture the health and vitality of the planet and its diverse inhabitants.
- Supporting the integration of traditional ecological knowledge and contemporary scientific understanding, leveraging the wisdom and insights of diverse cultural perspectives to inform the development of solutions that harmonize human and natural systems.
- Encouraging collaboration and cooperation among individuals, groups, and communities in the shared pursuit of reintegration and harmonization with the living system, recognizing the collective potential to effect transformative change.
- Facilitating the development of policies, practices, and initiatives that prioritize the long-term well-being and resilience of ecosystems and their inhabitants, ensuring the ongoing vitality and adaptability of the living system.
- Nurturing a culture of continuous learning, reflection, and adaptation, acknowledging that the journey towards reintegration and harmonization with the living system is an ongoing process that unfolds through the dynamic interplay of individual and collective experiences, insights, and understandings.
By promoting the reintegration and harmonization of the human system with the living system, the Lionsberg Elevation Initiative aims to empower individuals, groups, and communities to co-create a harmonious and thriving world, where the well-being of all life forms and ecosystems is supported and cherished.