Material Focus vs Whole-System Focus

Focusing on Things	Factor	Focusing on Whole Systems
Mechanistic model in which observer & observed are seen separate, unrelated and not connected in any way except by virtue of physical perception in closed system entropy universe.	Physics	Taking into account more than a decade of discoveries in quantum physics, and a model in which observer participates on a quantum consciousness level in creating reality as we experience it; takes into account discoveries in science which reveal that we live in an open system entropy universe which is expressed through a definitive “holomovement” - (Bohm), unfolding—enfolding
Control science based psychological system which perpetuates rigid outer roles, social dysfunctionality; who has the power in the hierarchy? Imposition of authoritarian concepts of emotional and mental health; Dictating the healing process.	Understanding Mind and Behavior	Authentic self in dynamic relations; “learning organizations” (Senge); Honoring each person’s inner living process (Schaef); Healing as exploring each person’s own process in the context of spiritual growth
Inevitable conflict, Might makes Right; Carrot-Stick systems for control; Justice as reward & punishment; Laws serve those in power	"Politics, Law and Justice"	Partnerships in evolving systems; Soul-expression instead of brute force; Developing individual potential; "Justice" as each one doing what’s theirs to do; Laws serve the spectrum of human development on a temporary basis as they are replaced by self-responsibility, conscious focus and evolutionary, growth-oriented intent, individually and as a civilization.
Authoritarian, domination - control institutions: “Leviathan” solutions; institutions solve problems; the numbers game; institutions exist to preserve their own existence.	Institutions	Philosophies (maps) make institutions what they are for better or worse; the power of individuals to change institutions—to dance a new dance ; Institutions exist on a temporary basis to solve problems, not to serve solutions.
Scarcity focus; economies are “out there,” bound by impersonal, iron laws; the game of “Monopoly” is the model for infinite business expansion, trashing the environment and the population in the process.	Economies	Knowledge & creativity; economies reflect us and the maps we use; we create our economies as evolving aspects of society which contribute toward the evolution of both society and the planet as a whole; allows expansion of the idea of "economy" into other levels.
“superstition of materialism” (Chopra), reductionism, value-free, fact-only view of knowledge, etc.	Reality Model	Spiritual/holographic models; integrated systems including ideas and the dynamics of consciousness itself.