Expanding the Circle of Love

A clear perception of identity is vital for groups and nations as well as for individuals, and although it is most often considered in terms of self-actualisation or self-development, the phrase 'ever-deepening identity'1 more acutely indicates its spiritual dimension. One asks the eternal question of ‘Who am I? and the initial response may seem to be no more than a pin point of light but as our understanding deepens, so too does our ability to relate to other individuals and groups. In contrast to this, however, identities of a tribal nature between nations or between those of a different ethnicity, faith or ideology seem to be on the ascendant. The sense of belonging that is part of this group awareness operates as waves of thought, desire and emotions that have the effect of dividing and separating ‘our’ group from all ‘other’ groups

Yet, as with everything in life, there is also another higher aspect of group awareness that is abundantly present in today’s world. This is marked by a sense of identity and belonging with all who recognize and are touched by the Oneness of Life in all its rich diversity. Triangles work grows out of this sense of group awareness, identity and belonging. It affirms that at a time when forces of separation are playing a powerful role in human affairs, transforming, redeeming and uplifting forces need to be developed and employed with skill and potency. Participants come together around their shared love for the whole of planetary Life with all its subtle and un-subtle dimensions and the wish to serve and be useful to that Life.

In this way Triangles exemplifies the higher sense of group awareness characterized by the words of the Christ recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, that where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.2 It is this universal spirit that stands at the centre of a heightened group awareness – not only greater than the sum of the parts but creating a bridge into the transcendent and the sacred spiritual dimensions. Group awareness then becomes group radiation, and when this occurs groups are able to serve as carriers of Light and Love emanating from those realms where the Ancestors, Masters and Rishis are to be found

This group awareness holds within itself an essentially selfless quality: it retains its identity as one group with shared aims and characteristics but has a greater, overall identity with the regenerative qualities of life, and it includes all who share in the subjective service to humanity and its destined journey towards increasingly right and good relations. This is an ever-deepening identity – the more the group consciously grows into this identity, and the more those in the group attend to this growth, the greater is the expansion of group identity

1. Margaret J Wheatley – consultant, author and public speaker
2. The Bible, Matthew XVIII.20.

An Affirmation of Love
In the centre of all Love I stand.
From that centre I, the soul,will outward move.
From that centre I, the one who serves will work.
May the love of the divine Self be shed abroad
In my heart, through my group, and throughout the world.