Focalisation is, for the Community of Living Ethics, one of its core values: it is not only its basis for teamwork, but also its "political" structure (i.e. its mode of self-governance).
In fact, the concept of focalisation is mostly explored from the point of view of a way of exercising a function within group life. But it is worthwhile, given the psycho-spiritual scope of the theme, to approach it also from an individual angle, i.e. to try to understand what this word means and what it implies when linked to the process of growth in consciousness. The two perspectives, that of a function in the group and that of a function for personal development, have a common denominator: the concept of the 'focal point'.

The focal point has the characteristic of always being a centre: a centre that unifies various elements, a centre that tends  towards a goal, a centre that...

Five gentlemen who lived at the same epoch on earth, but did not all meet in person (except perhaps through their publications) are imagined to hold a conversation. 

The first is an architect, the second a mathematician, the third a neurologist, pioneer in humanistic psychology, and the fourth a palaeontologist, Jesuit priest (in search of the signature of the Divine in nature) and the fifth an Indian philosopher, 1913 Nobel prize in literature winner. Little do they suspect that they will be joined by the most inspired and courageous mystic of our age. 

Their conversation was about the effects of the Creating energy of all that is: life. They see life as operating in all fields of reality through a finely regulated alternation of forces of disorder and of order on the one hand, and on the other hand, the incidence of said supreme (alternating) energy on, in and through humans, individually and collectively...

The Star model, while rooted in the subtle world, is also of practical usefulness in various specific service work. One example is the use of the Star model in groups which work for the benefit of their nations.  

Assagioli explained that just as individual aspirants must work on their personalities, in order for them eventually to become instruments for the soul, so too do we need a “psychosynthesis of nations”, a process which will enable the nation to express the qualities and purpose of its soul. 

This pioneering work is being undertaken by a growing number of soul-aware people in many nations. And this was also the purpose for founding our German group: to support the soul of Germany and the increasing influx of the 4th ray - Germany’s soul ray.

From the beginning we knew we wanted to do this work as a Star. Due to our close connection with the Communty of Living Ethics, most of our group members already had many years of experience working with the seven rays in group formation.

With the growing emphasis on powerful group service, it is vital that groups function at the highest level. One of the factors that supports effective group working is how the group makes best use of all resources at its disposal, inner and outer which can only happen with a strong centre. 

Holding a strong and fiery centre is best achieved by the practise of focalisation. (See Marina’s article in this newsletter). 

The next run of the International Focaliser School (which runs in English) starts in April 2024 and we have extended the early bird discount until the 29th February 2024. For more information on the Programme, faculty and timings please go to the Programme page and/or contact us at info@scienceofgroupwork.org

We also have a wonderful short video created by a former student of the School – Mayte Gomez shares her views on the power of this training.

GERMAN LANGUAGE, 8-14 SEPTEMBER 2024
We are happy to announce to all our german speaking friends that at the end of Summer it will be possible to live a residential experience at the Community of Living Ethics during a Creative Meditation Practice week, focalised by Anette Hill and Markus Ruoff.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND PRESENCE.

If you have any enquiry about the International Conference please write to:

newleadership@comunitadieticavivente.org