the tov center introduction where “good” things begin april 2015
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WE ARE SOCIAL CREATURES We need others for survival We not only react to our environment – we can also change it We can create collectives and act together using the power of persuasion We can create images in our mind, communicate them to others, and join forces to make them realities We can predict what people will do based on their values April 2015THE TOV CENTER - INTRODUCTION3TRANSCRIPT
THE TOV CENTERINTRODUCTION
Where “good” things begin
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…ABOUT THE TOV CENTER• Non-profit helping people create and support values-based collectives
Families … Groups … Neighborhoods … Organizations… Businesses … Networks … and more
• Why TOV … and why now? Raise awareness Offer training and coordinate support for individuals & collectives Provide relevant information to TOV Center members
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TOV MEANS TO…PROTECT LIFEPRESERVE LIFE
MAKE LIFE MORE FUNCTIONALIMPROVE THE
QUALITY OF LIFE
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WE ARE SOCIAL CREATURES• We need others for survival• We not only react to our environment – we can also change it
• We can create collectives and act together using the power of persuasion
• We can create images in our mind, communicate them to others, and join forces to make them realities
• We can predict what people will do based on their values
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GAINING PERSPECTIVE
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“CAN I TRUST YOU?”In the past, relationships were built primarily on face-to-face interactions
• Home• Work• Stores• Religious institutions• Schools• Libraries• Local clubs
Today we live in a world where individuals spend more time in cyberspace – even at home
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THREATS TO RELATIONSHIPS
• Digital communications have replaced interactions with family, neighbors and others
• New technology is displacing the relationship-based foundation of our country
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WHAT THE TOV CENTER DOESRAISE AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION & CONNECTING PEOPLE
• Gatherings provide training, create opportunities and
identify issues for values-based collectives
• Mentoring groups train TOV Members to functionas guides
• Focus gatherings with multiple groups consider specific issues / problems and form collectives to address them
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WHY TOV MATTERSTOV-BASED RELATIONSHIPS & VALUES…• Help build and maintain strong bonds• Help meet basic physical and emotional needs
• Help people develop their full human potential
• Determine what we do and what we perceive
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TOV CENTER ‒ OUR REASON FOR BEING• Repair and strengthen relationships
• Assist in forming values-based relationships and collectives
• Increase the number of values-based relationships / collectives to make our lives much better and more inclusive
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OUR FUTURE IS DIRECTLY LINKED TO OUR ABILITY TO FORM AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS
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SOME FINAL THOUGHTS …IT ALL BEGINS WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO …• Consciously choose core values• Learn how to create values-based relationships
• Begin a lifelong, transformative journey• Take the first step to …
Discover shared values Understand what makes people the same
– and different Form values-based relationships in a safe,
inclusive environment
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CALL TO ACTION• Begin a dialogue
• Become a TOV Center Member
• Build / join / support a collective
• Come to a “gathering”
• Make a difference
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CONTACT US AT HTTP://TOVCENTER.ORG