Clarity Words
Force versus Pressure
Force is the light side of pressure. Force means focused energy directed from an internal source, very much like the light saber used by Luke Skywalker in the movie, Star Wars. In the same movie, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s now famous line, “May the force be with you,”...
Passion versus Obligation
Passion is the light side of obligation. People who are passionate have a “want to” approach to their life and work. They are spirited and carry this inspiration into the organization. Obligation implies a “have to” approach which dulls the spirit of the...
Values Based versus Superficiality
Values based is the light side of superficiality. Values based organizations have a deeply embedded understanding of what is important to them, and what they are willing to stand for. Superficiality appears on the surface to be value driven, but functions like "empty...
Intuition versus Apathy
Intuition is the light side of apathy. Intuition is a knowing, a natural response to accessing whole brain thinking. It creates a field of certainty with alertness and flow. Apathy is like operating on auto-pilot, and relying upon programmed systems for guidance....
Chaordic versus Agreement
Chaordic is the light side of agreement. Chaos is the prelude to positive change and it precedes order. Chaordic implies relatedness, and the connection of seemingly random patterns into a system that is holistic. It is constructive. In agreement or group think,...
Abundance versus Scarcity
Abundance is the light side of scarcity. Abundance is a way of thinking that is focused on getting everything necessary to manifest a vision; knowing that there is always enough. It is a system built upon trust, creativity, and aligned action. It creates a field of...
Collaboration versus Competition
Collaboration is the light side of competition. Collaboration uses the energy of contribution to move a system to wholeness. It signifies a team approach. Competition uses the energy of self importance and signifies an individual approach. Within organizations and...
Contribution versus Passivity
Contribution is the light side of passivity. Contribution is participating with ideas, actions, and solutions. Passivity is a form of resistance and withholding. Anyone who acquires more than the usual amount of knowledge concerning a subject is bound to leave it as...
Vitality versus Entropy
Vitality is the light side of entropy. Vitality means aliveness. It is lights-on systems with a focus on reorganization, expansion and growth for personal, family and business systems. Entropy means loss of aliveness, lights-off systems with a focus on...
Creativity versus Motivation
Creativity is the light side of motivation. Creativity is the first step towards transformation in systems. It is internally generated and is a spontaneous response to a natural desire to grow. It is adaptive. Motivation is externally generated and is a fearful...
