The intended purpose and work of “Developing Planetary Ethics” is to evoke dialogue… the nature of reflective dialogue essential for communities to develop their own living philosophy. A living philosophy is a philosophy sufficiently encompassing and whole to enable people of all walks of life – people who have at heart the renewal of humanity and the healthy working of earth – to come together to create the planetary ethics we so urgently need at this time.
It is the hope that “Developing Planetary Ethics” will not only lift up for us the necessary work of today’s generation, but also provide the nature of orientation needed to take on this work as well as reflective examples of its doability.
Written in the language of intuition, this collection of personal reflections contains neither conclusions nor opinions commonly gained by analysis of facts and data, but rather images of truth that both seek and lend themselves to further deepening and increasing wholeness. Here, one is reading to gain an image of the working of the whole, an image meant to become a source for further reflection and dialogue. So first read this book from cover to cover, letting the images generated enter your heart. Secondly, in a series of grassroots gatherings, read each paper aloud. Follow the reading with reflective dialogue. End each gathering by sharing images, actions and work that can be put into practice within your community… always remembering, if love is not present in the process, love will not be present in the outcome.
