Gathering of Nations
April 24-26, 2008
University of New Mexico Arena ("The Pit")
Avenida Cesar Chavez Blvd. SE (Hwy. 25, exit #223)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Attitude of the individual toward himself/herself.
Growth, development, self actualization.
Integration-unity in personality. Balance of
internal forces.
Autonomy, independence, self reliance.
Accurate perception of reality, correct perception
of the environment.
Environment Mastery: Recognition and expression of
the spiritual (mystic) aspect of human existence. Strong
connection/bond with La Cultura Mexicana/Chicana.
Attitude of the Individual towards himself/herself in relation
to others.
Sacrificios por otros-doing things a personal sacrifice for the
benefit of others-seen as growth-inducing.
"Cara y Corazon" in Ixtli in Yollotl) - oneness of "heart" and
"face": synthesized functioning of "Firm Heart" and "Wise
Countenance"
Interdependence between the individual and the familia, barrio,
comunidad.
Perception of dual reality: tangible and non-tangible (e.g.
reliance of intuition, vague or unexplainable "feelings" which are
culturally accepted)
Armonia-harmonious functioning within the environment.