COMMONS: COLLECTIVE STRWARDSHIP
The concept of Commons focuses on the collective stewardship of shared assets, pooling resources, and rebuilding our connection with the natural world. In an increasingly urbanised society, it emphasises practicable approaches to shared responsibility and resource management. By viewing the Earth and our urban environments as common resources, Commons seeks to:
- Promote Collective Stewardship: Encourage a mindset that values and nurtures shared assets, fostering a sense of communal responsibility towards both natural and urban environments.
- Facilitate Resource Pooling and Sharing: Develop systems that enable communities to pool resources and share them equitably, enhancing sustainability and resilience.
- Rebuild Connection with Nature: Inspire urban populations to reconnect with nature, recognizing its integral role in our well-being and fostering practices that integrate natural elements into daily life.
COMMUNITY: UNCOVERING SHARED ROOTS
Community focuses on uncovering our shared roots to build a collective identity that binds us all. It emphasises the importance of belonging, shared values, and mutual support. By exploring and celebrating the commonalities in our diverse cultural heritages, this approach seeks to:
- Strengthen Social Cohesion: Build strong, supportive networks that help individuals feel connected and valued within their communities, fostering a sense of unity.
- Uncover Shared Roots: Explore and highlight the common threads in our diverse cultural backgrounds, creating a collective identity that resonates with all members of the community.
- Encourage Empathy and Understanding: Foster environments where diverse perspectives are respected and valued, reducing divisions and promoting mutual respect and cooperation.
COMMON SENSE: A SENSBILITY OF INTERCONNECTEDNESS
Common Sense is about cultivating a sensibility of interconnectedness that goes beyond intellectual understanding. It emphasises the development of an intuitive understanding of what is good, valuable, and pro-social, through artistic and social activities. This approach seeks to:
- Cultivate Experiential Awareness: Promote practices that help individuals intuitively understand their interconnectedness with others and the world around them.
- Foster Embodied Sensibility: Encourage participation in artistic and social activities that allow people to feel and sense their interconnectedness, making holistic living a tangible experience.
- Enhance Accessibility of Holistic Living: Ensure that the principles of interconnectedness are accessible and practical, enabling individuals to integrate these insights into their daily lives effectively.