#SpiralDynamics

The Map That Turns Back on the Observer
The Human Desire for a Map Human disagreements rarely concern facts alone. People may receive the…

Toward Graceful Coexistence
The image of a young activist standing before cameras has become familiar. Their voice is steady,…

Rethinking Development in a Connected Age
The word “community” used to mean something simple. It was a village, a neighborhood, a small…

The Spectrum of Leadership
The image of an ideal leader is more diverse than we often imagine. For some, a…

The Spiral Nature of Time, Growth, and Existence
We often view time, growth, and the universe’s movements through straightforward, linear perspectives: days following each…

Like Little Children
Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, and the way we communicate with others can…

A New Dawn
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a profound transformation has swept across the global landscape,…

From the First to the Second Tier
I’ve frequently referenced Spiral Dynamics, a model of human development and values by Dr. Don Beck…

Live and Die Our Lives
One of the negative perceptions people often have of religion is the so-called denominational or sectarian…

The Pursuit of Maturity
Reflecting on our human history, the quality of life has been improving ever since. In the…

A Glass of Water
Everything is simple, at the same time, complex. Does it sound enigmatic? In reality, this ambivalence…

Who are our Neighbors?
One of the most fundamental components of life is a relationship. Without relationships, we can’t find…