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Power vs Force
by David Hawkins
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Anything by David Hawkins is worth reading. This book is no exception. He provides a way of thinking about development that explains many of the dynamics in communities that have been changed by colonisation, slavery, war and other oppressions.

Insight’s vision

Socially sustainable systems operating from a spiritual base in harmony with economically and environmentally sustainable systems.

Aims and Objectives

• To investigate and develop socially sustainable systems
• To educate individuals, whanau and other groups, organisations and neighbourhoods, cities and countries about socially sustainable systems

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• Using research, reflection, meditation and accumulated wisdom to design socially sustainable systems
• Teaching an organic approach to social change based on constructive and inclusive ideas about power and knowledge
• Focusing on balance – visualising the world as a complete system with many different parts that need to be in balance for the wellbeing of people, animals, plants and all living forms
• Educating individuals, groups and others through a website, education programmes, writings, and practical support and advice.

What are socially sustainable systems?

• Social systems are organised patterns by which people relate to each other
• Sustainable social systems constantly seek to find a place for all with the whole.