Monday, March 21, 2011

we see soul

soul is often linked to the beauty, mystery, and forces of nature.
in essence, soul is part of the world of creation.
it can be part of the bonds of solidarity and capacity in community...
it is about deep meaning and quality relationships.
soul thrives on paradox. It is about mystery-
the presence of something profound that cannot be grasped
by science or the boundaries of human language;
it is something that's non-linear.
the great wisdom traditions argue that soul is not
about values and ethics but about a deeper reality that penetrates
the illusion of the external world.
we see soul
when non-domination cultures
and people speak their value judgments (emotions)
of compassion, forgiveness,
understanding, and hope amidst despair.

-hustedde and king, 2002 page 340
quoted in community development by lediwth, ph. 33

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