Objectives

Unite a community that would like to create a sustainable long-term model of society that works for all. Change can be initiated by society. Corporations follow society 's movement this then influences government. If enough people decide to realign the focus on what we value in society then the benefits will be spread more equitably. Here at the Conscious Living Community (CLC) we believe we either make conscious change now or deal with the consequences of following the current trend. This will only come with changing how we see the ourselves. 

The corporate world must become aware of it's impact on society in the pursuit of increasing profit 'year on year'. This one-dimensional measure of success has led to unethical practices and has left those 'without a voice' vulnerable, this creates a level of anxiety and distrust in the community, and erodes living standards. Society relies on a healthy corporate sector but is also dependant upon a healthy community and environment. The tenure of senior management is linked to maximising profit, so while this prevails society and the environment will be a distant consideration at best, our society needs confidence in the motives of the corporate sector. With an increasing population placing pressure on resources resulting in higher profit margin, the temptation to exploit remaining resources will be too great if management retain positions on profit alone. Senior management remuneration needs to be linked to promoting benefits for community and also at an environmental level. If corporations are benefiting from society and the environment then they should likewise benefit. We would like to see a 10 year plan to meet the 80/20 rule, where 1 per cent of profit  (increasing 1 per cent year on year) goes each to society and environmental initiatives. These initiatives could include:- financing mental health practitioners in schools, affordable healthcare/insurance, child care support, assistance for the elderly, support to the homeless, protecting the vulnerable and the environment. It could include retraining staff, increasing wages or transition to clean energy within an organisation. While corporate boards are answerable to the shareholders we require shareholder approval for any initiative to be implemented, if enough shareholders value the system that has given rise to their living standards and decide on changing to a new system to support the wider community then it can happen. We are not all shareholders in company's', we are all shareholders in a happy and healthy society and environment.  Our members have integrity and purpose and will pursue work for those company's that align with their principles, this will be the same reason our members will be highly sought after as employees'. We will endorse corporations who align with the CLC principles.

With changes taking place in all facets of society we require leaders to operate with a level of responsibility and compassion to manage the uncertainty. Humans are hard wired to perceive danger so in these changing times anxiety levels are elevated. This anxiety is dividing people between those seeking the security of the past as opposed to those who realise our current model is broken and are seeking new ways forward. True leadership is vital in bridging the divide. Everyone is right according to their knowledge, experience and understanding of the world so the right/wrong proposition is ignoring a persons unique lived experience. The discourse needs to be based around 'how will this enhance society' rather than leveraging on the fear. Every leader needs to have sufficient insight into their inner world to be effective, no longer will operating to an outdated subconscious programming be enough to undertake a leadership role. The position shouldn't be seen as 'self validation' or filling an 'emotional void'. As humans develop greater insight and seek a purposeful life so too will their expectation of others, especially our leaders as we move into the 21st century 

The 20th century brought many advancements and innovations but was also punctuated by events that resulted in great trauma on a global scale and also on a national level. The Spanish Pandemic, The Great Depression, 2 World Wars, genocides, famines and environmental disasters have all scared consciousness. The result of these events not just effected those impacted but also their family members and communities. These events have also shaped social norms and behaviours; for example returning servicemen were discouraged from talking about their experiences on the battlefield, which came at a huge personal cost, a case can be made for the impacts pervading present day where men are still reluctant to discuss personal issues. Without any tools or techniques to support them, they were left to manage on their own, which resulted in coping strategies that undermined their well being. Whether its an emotion, a person, race, culture, gender or religion, the suppression, oppression or repression of any of these will result in negative outcomes. Society is living with the legacy of these traumatic events which has imprinted itself on our sub-conscious. Our version of society has evolved through cause and effect, not through any conscious planning. Due to recent research in neuroscience we are fortunate to have a deeper understanding of how trauma impacts the body and the brain. Recent studies have shown the link of trans-generational trauma which can last several generations. This is where we believe we have a global mental health epidemic. Our systems are not set up to promote mental well-being. When life events conspire against people there hasn't been any education nor tools available to support people during these challenging times. This needs to change with the implementation of tools and techniques in the very early stages of our education system and parenting.  

We need to align with the innate characteristics that are at the very core of our being. We are all born with these characteristics.  While social norms, attitudes and customs change, what hasn't are the principles that underpin every religion and are universal; love, kindness, compassion and understanding.      

The challenge in the 21st century is to gain awareness of our true nature and strip away the illusions of the past that have negatively conditioned thought, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours. To see others as equals aligns with our higher state of consciousness. We all 'feel' therefore we are all connected.   

Our reality is constructed by the many filters in which we experience and view life through; we have our evolutionary filter, which comprises of social acceptance, territorial defence and mate attraction, we have cultural, religious and society rules, laws, customs, beliefs and norms, our innate personality, genetic imprint, family nurturing and conditioning and our lived experiences. This combination gives us a unique interpretation of the world and shapes our thoughts and actions. Here at the CLC we would like to raise awareness of the impact the filters have and how it shapes our world. Much of what we learn and experience in early childhood creates a reality that becomes our sub-conscious, we react to events through this filter assuming its reality, another person has a different set of experiences and influences and see's  the world as another reality. 

Who am I? What is my purpose in life? These are questions we all grapple with from time to time. 

Here at the Conscious Living Community we are passionate about our youth and we need to ensure we invest now so a world can be created that allows them to thrive. 

As children we have natural curiosities and inclinations for particular areas in life, based on our personality and our inner purpose, our goal in life is to understand ourselves and as a consequence we uncover our purpose. Our inner purpose is always aligned with the universal laws. The challenge for some is when negative experiences and conditioning have conspired against them and clouded the ability to connect with their inner wisdom. As children we learn through observation and imitation of others, which for the majority it's our parents, and for them was their parents and from their parents. While many traditions hold true, in these changing times we need to revisit some to determine if they will support the individual in the 21st century. Society has been conditioned to see money, power or adulation as a measure of success, these illusion sets people up for failure ironically. If this version of success is sought for self validation, to fill an emotional void or through a faulty construct then the search will be never ending.  

As we ask for changes in the political and corporate sphere society must share its responsibility in realigning to meet the future challenges. As a society we need to reduce the financial burden on the healthcare system. Much of the health budget is absorbed by preventable illness and disease. We must take responsibility for our lifestyle choices to reduce the cost. The benefits of aligning with a healthy lifestyle stretch past avoidable illnesses and disease, it allows us to ensure we have the physical and mental capacity to maximise our enjoyment of life.          

While our external world needs balance to work in harmony for optimum performance so does our internal world. 

As we move into the 21st century we can see how interconnected we are, our internal connection reflects how we connect with our neighbour. While we develop more insight into constructing an internal world that supports our physical and emotional well-being we also develop a greater understanding of each other as unique individuals. The strength of a society is not climbing over each other but how we lift each other up. How we do this reflects on who we are as a humanity. The true joy unfolds when we take a few deep breathes and admire humanity in all its glory and realise we all need each other in balance and harmony.