Collaboration

If we're willing to let go of the part of us which is competitive and choose again how we wish to relate in society in a co-operative manner, the next stage that happens is collaboration. This where two or more people choose to work together on a project that excites them both. This can also bring up interesting challenges and opportunities. Often we need to leave our ego at the door and take on a wider perspective, one which encompasses a sense of what is good for the project and those who're working on it whilst not excluding our own needs but not making them more dominant than those of others. Also, sooner or later the subject of an agenda can come up and once again it's also a great idea to become aware of our own secret agendas and where they might come into conflict with what is required in the project. We have to be aware of our own needs, agendas and ego and, whilst accepting all of that within us, remaining balanced so that what can result will be something which can benefit the group as a whole - sometimes known as enlightened self-interest! All of life is a work in process!