Operating Philosophy 105: Identities Organise into Collectives through Shared Emotional Values

All my frameworks are based on certain foundational understandings and interpretations of emotions and their influence. I call them Operating Philosophies. They also provide context for where and why Emotional Methods become relevant.

Our perception shapes our world. There could be similarities, or resonance, of varying degrees in the perception of any two identities. Within that resonant context, the world, experiences align for the two different identities. A connection is naturally formed this way. A connection is basically a reflection of understanding. If a part of an identity is seen and understood by another, with or without the effort to make it happen, a connection to that extent of understanding is formed.

So when OP 101 says Connection is a Reflection of Shared Emotional Values, it indicates that the reason behind being seen and understood is the presence of the same perception, indicated by the shared emotional values, to the given extent of understanding in the connected identities.

Now these shared emotional values aren’t necessarily unique to the experiences of just one or two identities. As per the emotional value in question the number of identities that experience it, carry it in their emotional space, can vary. I call such a group of identities to the extent of the same values they carry a ‘Collective’.

An identity holds multiple emotional values in its emotional space and hence indicates the possibility of being a part of multiple collectives based on combinations of one or more emotional values. As a result, one identity can become a bridge to other Collectives. Through connection with one identity, another may discover aligned identities, environments and communities that were not visible before.

For example, Identity A connects with Identity B through the Emotional Value of appreciation for wildlife. Identity B also carries the Emotional Value of fascination with healing crystals. While Identity A may not directly carry that Emotional Value, Identity B creates visibility into a Collective where both Emotional Values coexist. This indicates the possibility of finding more aligned identities through the fascination with healing crystals Collective.