Tag Archives: natural intelligence

Shifting Paradigms: Aligning with the Wisdom of Nature

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Christopher Chase

“See simplicity in the complicated, Seek greatness in small things. In the Universe, the difficult things are done as if they were easy.” ~Lao Tsu, Tao Te Ching For decades now, the human species has been at a crucial turning … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Systems Thinking | Tagged connectedness, creative universe, ecology, natural intelligence, nature's paradigm, paradigm of love, spiritual ecology, systems thinking, wisdom | 28 Comments

The Paradox & Inconsistency of Christian Civilizations

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Christopher Chase

The following was written in 1911, by Dr Charles Alexander Eastman, born Ohiyesa of the Santee Sioux Indians… “The native American has been generally despised by his white conquerors for his poverty and simplicity. They forget, perhaps, that his religion forbade the … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Systems Thinking | Tagged connectedness, creative universe, ecospirituality, native american wisdom, natural intelligence, nature, nature's paradigm, spiritual ecology, wisdom | 2 Comments

24 Human Character Strengths and Core Virtues

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Christopher Chase

“The Character Strengths and Virtues (CSV) handbook of human strengths and virtues by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman, represents the first attempt on the part of the psychological research community to identify and classify the positive psychological traits of human beings. The CSV identifies six classes … Continue reading →

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Natural Self-Organizing Intelligence – Simon G. Powell

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Christopher Chase

“If the great swath of humanity spread across this planet is to maintain health and prosperity then we simply must regain a right relationship with Nature. And to do this requires, at least in part, that we begin to acknowledge … Continue reading →