Worldwork Glossary

Definitions of Worldwork Terms listed in black and terms related to Worldwork, listed in grey.

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Conflict as community trying to happen

The goal of worldwork is the creation of community, which happens when a group's conflicts and tensions are processed. “Winning” a conflict is not ultimately sustainable as a winner also means a loser and the conflict will recycle. Creating dialogue between the roles is what creates sustainable solutions thus building relationships and community.

Consensus

Consensus means that all people present agree to focus on a given theme or issue for the moment with the knowledge that there are other issues present that also need focus. Sometimes an agreement is then made to focus on the other issues at a later date. Consensus does not mean we all agree, but it means we will all yield for a moment in time.

The facilitator can help gain consensus by discovering what direction the group would like to go first, knowing that all of the issues and feelings are important and need to be discussed at some point. Whatever theme is chosen, there are usually many sub-themes within it, some of which may include other topics mentioned by the group during the filtering process.

Consensus reality and Non-Consensus reality

Consensus reality
The level of reality that most people in a normal state of consciousness would agree on. In consensus reality " these are words, this is a page, this is a glossary defining terms"

Non-Consensus reality
This is a subjective level of dream-like experience, including body sensations, altered states of consciousness, subtle feelings and imagination.

This information has been prepared by staff and is from various sources, including previous Worldwork handouts and the website of A & A Mindell.