We live in a “Desolation Sound” type Archipelago of universal opposites (eg. Joy-Suffering, Love-Hate, Truth-Delusion. Peace-Conflict, etc.). The narrow channels between islands are like the synapses between neurons in our mind. Even though tidal currents frequently reverse direction between islands, mindfulness enables us to exercise what Viktor Frankl calls “The Last Human Freedom”. This is the freedom to choose which opposite we focus our awareness and energy on regardless of which way the currents are flowing. Where our awareness goes, our energy flows turning temporary mind-states into default mind-traits through Hebbian learning, memory formation, habit development, and skill acquisition.

Failure to mindfully exercise our last human freedom can leave us beached like driftwood on the islands of suffering, hate, delusion, and conflict.

Sacred ground relationships are the highest source of love, intimacy, peace, and passion. They are characterized by mindfulness, curiosity, truth, respect, accountability, compassion, mutual growth and well-being. The most sacred ground is your integrity with your true nature, signature strengths, and highest values.

Transformation becomes a shared purpose in sacred ground relationships helping each person become more wise, honest, courageous, compassionate, resilient, and emotionally mature.

All beings inherit the results of their own actions regardless of the love from others. Their joy or suffering, love or hate, truth or delusion, and peace or conflict is determined by their personal Growth-Focused Accountability (GFA). Responsibility is about taking ownership for how you live your life and mindfully practicing the last human freedom. GFA is about taking ownership for reflective learning and growth from each experience.