My list of the 5 (7) Values by Kris Jensen (2004)
These are things that we've found are common values among the people who are attracted to and fit in with Sweetwood Temenos members. We've tried to steer clear of dogma and
static belief structures, and instead look for shared concepts.
Self actualization (self-knowledge and personal responsibility, ongoing
personal growth and development)
Positive Sexuality (acceptance of varied lovestyles among consenting
peers, including the right to choose both partner(s) and lovestyle(s)
for ourselves)
Deep Friendship and tribal intimacy (connections, nurtured by time spent
together, by shared experience, by working together, by ritual and fun)
Alignment with the Natural World (connection with nature and the land,
and the cycle of the year)
Appreciation of the Diverse Nature of human beings (we appreciate
diversity, but recognize our right to be an exclusive group -
appreciating diversity doesn't mean accepting everyone into the family)
Immanent Divinity (Thou art God/dess)
Fun (silliness; relaxation; renewal; enjoying one another, nature, and
the land)
That's it. Nothing unfamiliar here - just an attempt to clearly state
some of our commonalities. Any individual who had a real issue with any
one of these values would probably not fit in well with the group.
There's always room for discussion of what the values mean, abstractly
and in every day life. …
Drink Deep,
Kris
These are things that we've found are common values among the people who are attracted to and fit in with Sweetwood Temenos members. We've tried to steer clear of dogma and
static belief structures, and instead look for shared concepts.
Self actualization (self-knowledge and personal responsibility, ongoing
personal growth and development)
Positive Sexuality (acceptance of varied lovestyles among consenting
peers, including the right to choose both partner(s) and lovestyle(s)
for ourselves)
Deep Friendship and tribal intimacy (connections, nurtured by time spent
together, by shared experience, by working together, by ritual and fun)
Alignment with the Natural World (connection with nature and the land,
and the cycle of the year)
Appreciation of the Diverse Nature of human beings (we appreciate
diversity, but recognize our right to be an exclusive group -
appreciating diversity doesn't mean accepting everyone into the family)
Immanent Divinity (Thou art God/dess)
Fun (silliness; relaxation; renewal; enjoying one another, nature, and
the land)
That's it. Nothing unfamiliar here - just an attempt to clearly state
some of our commonalities. Any individual who had a real issue with any
one of these values would probably not fit in well with the group.
There's always room for discussion of what the values mean, abstractly
and in every day life. …
Drink Deep,
Kris