Final Reflections on the Anatomy of Peace
Here at Camp Kupugani, we name our cabins after influential people throughout history. One is named for Mahatma Gandhi, who voiced many inspirational thoughts during his life. One such quote from the Indian activist is “be the change you want to see in the world”. What does this quote mean to you?
In previous blogs regarding The Anatomy of Peace, we have discussed “self-deception” boxes and how to escape those boxes by supporting and challenging ourselves as individuals. Now we will briefly discuss the resulting potential change and how the heart can operate when it is at peace.
When this state is achieved, we understand that others are valuable and unique and view them as fellow humans. At Camp Kupugani, we use a multitude of activities to strive to bring about this understanding of others and to value the diversity and importance of everyone. This is reflected in our behavior in saying or doing things.
The diagram to the left represents a brief summary about the Arbinger Institute’s Anatomy of Peace.
Creating and maintaining the “Heart of Peace” is paramount to self-development from youth into adulthood and throughout life. Below are some camper quotes regarding Camp Kupugani and how it has invited them to change and find that heart at peace.
- “It’s a place where I can learn more about myself and others. It’s a chance to meet more people and challenge myself to be a better person.”
- “I learned that you really can’t judge a book by its cover but by its contents.”
- “I like Camp Kupugani because it helps build a strong woman inside of a young girl. You get to have a lot of fun experiences and make new friends. Kupugani helps you overcome being scared and lets you be free.”
- “It helped me become more confident and it helped me get out of my comfort zone.”
- “I love the fact that it is a camp built for fun and leadership, that it is multicultural and brings people together, allowing you to meet new friends that you wouldn’t be able to otherwise.”
Reading these quotes, do you think the campers are aware of the changes we have invited them to make? At Camp Kupugani, one of our unique methods of facilitating with children is to offer a freedom of choice; simply by providing young people with the tools to change themselves, they can reach a much more empowered conclusion by themselves rather than being dictated to.
Credits:
http://agilitrix.com/2013/03/anatomy-of-peace-a-model-for-communication/
The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict, The Arbinger Institute, 2006, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.