Views

Below are the key views in which the work of Life Itself is grounded.

• Primacy of Being — at least assuming basic material needs are met, our "way of being" is the most important factor for both personal and collective wellbeing.
• Zen — the art of seeing into the nature of one's own being, Zen points the way towards freedom.
• Four types of problem — we are suffering from a fetish of "techno-solutionism," mistakenly thinking that all problems can be solved with science and technology.
• The Two Arms of Transformation — both economic and spiritual transformation are necessary to bring about a better future.
• Sketches of a Future Society — our vision for the future is one of spiritual wellbeing, collective wisdom and an open information economy which fosters collaboration, generosity and creativity.
• The Middle Way — this is the way Life Itself is seeking; a way which synthesises the best qualities of spirituality and pragmatism, engagement and reflection.
• True Joy in Life — "This is the true joy in life, to be used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one…"
• Not everyone knows what they want – knowing (or discovering) what we really want is hard and takes effort.
• What is So – Ask yourself what's so and align with that. Align with what’s so and it will not matter. That is the foundation of transformation and satisfaction.