Worldview Literacy Project

"Consciousness is all it takes for one to transform and transcend above the obstacles we face in life and to really see deeper into the beauty of life that surrounds us wherever we go - that is only if we are mindful of it and if we dare to open up our eyes." – an 11th grade student from Oakland, CA.

While stumbling around the internet as I drank my cup of morning coffee, I came across the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) Worldview Literacy page. The Worldview Literacy Project is an educational initiative "built on the premise that when students learn about their own worldviews, they will be better able to make choices based on their own values and goals, thus enhancing a sense of integrity and well-being." In addition, IONS believes that the more we know about other worldviews, and engage with people who have different worldviews, the more likely we are to develop compassion, empathy and understanding as we will come to realize that we are all inter-connected. This understanding will motivate us to act andwork together for the greater good. 

"Worldviews are the filters through which people see and sense the world and their place in it. A worldview is an organization of beliefs and perspectives that shapes how individuals perceive the world around them and what they accept as true. Worldviews operate mostly outside of our awareness and are influenced by many factors such as family, politics, religion, and community, among others. Worldviews are both individually held and culturally shared. They influence goals, desires, motivations, values, relationships, and the actions and reactions of every day encounters. Becoming aware of and exploring worldviews will give students tools to communicate, contribute and function more effectively in their lives." - IONS

It is important to understand how our personal belief systems are influenced by our conditioning and worldview. Both our perceptions and behavior are influenced by our life experiences, environment, culture, family, friends, society and the educational system. Through learning and experience we unconsciously form a personal and individual worldview which has an impact on how we understand the world and experience life, as well as how we relate to other people and succeed or fail in the pursuit of of our goals and desires.

"The Mission of the Worldview Literacy Project is to develop and increase access to curricula and tools that help youth and lifelong learners contemplate and understand the fundamental role that worldview plays in the perceptions and behaviors of themselves and others."  - IONS

Students are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity as they learn to approach new experiences with openness and a willingness to transform their conditioned beliefs into something new that reflects what they have learned and experienced after being introduced to worldviews that differ from their own. This is a life long process and does not end after the course of study is completed.

"We are part of a complex, ever-changing, interconnected, living universe. What we do influences the world around us, and the world around us influences us, even when we are not aware of exactly how. Greater understanding of the interdependence of all life leads to a more complete view of our place in the world." - IONS


For more information and to view the curriculum and travel opportunities please visit IONS' Worldview Literacy page.

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The Beautiful Truth

In an earlier post I discussed and linked to a YouTube video of a documentary film titled Dying to Have Known  - The Cancer Cure by filmmaker Steve Kroschel. This documentary focuses on The Gerson Therapy which is an alternative dietary cancer therapy. Today I'd like to link to another documentary film, The Beautiful Truth, which is another documentary by Steve Kroschel which explores the Gerson Therapy from another perspective.

The Beautiful Truth documents the efforts of Kroschel's 15 year old son Garrett as he sets out to research Dr. Max Gerson's claims that diet can cure cancer as part of a home schooling project. Garrett's assignment is to study a controversial book written by Dr. Max Gerson and determine whether or not Gerson's therapy is a truly legitimate cancer cure.

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The Awakening

The Awakening is a documentary film by Max Igan.  Before you click the arrow to play this video, take a good look at the center of the image.  Notice the word "obey."  This suggests to me that this film contains subliminal messages.  The film is rather hypnotic. 

Unity is the answer to everything. All the problems we face are symptoms of the divided state of human consciousness. - Max Igan

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The Reality of Truth

 The Reality of Truth is a documentary film presented by Deepak Chopra and Mike "Zappy" Zapolin featuring interviews with notable thinkers such as Ram Dass, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. John Hagelin and Dr. Norman Rosenthal. The film explores the various methods which people around the world employ to tap into an alternative reality through meditation, spirituality and psychedelic drugs. The film shows how these people live their lives in a reality that is free of violence, judgment, fraud, lies and insecurity. The goal of the film is to show how anyone can live such a life.

According to Mike "Zappy" Zapolin, "There is a shift in consciousness that is taking place right now. It is a shift away from what used to work in the past, or what used to be "good enough". This shift in consciousness is causing people to rethink their entire lives–their relationships, their health, and their businesses. People are fatigued by the chaotic pace of everyday life that leaves them feeling further and further from the peace of mind they crave. People are reconfiguring the very material notion of physical reality, and are moving toward things that would be described as spiritual." With that thought in mind, Zappy teamed up with Deepak Chopra in order to explore the concept of "reality" and especially the concept of "the reality of truth." According to Zappy, "This movie will help you understand the difference between what our five senses tell us is real, and the reality that we are all capable of tapping into using our sixth sense."

For more information about The Reality of Truth, visit http://therealityoftruth.com/.

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Reality

He was a dreamer

One of the worst kind

But he lived as he believed

For his dreams were his reality

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