Spiritual Checklist 4

4. Community Glue


A. Most community members would agree that the quality of life in the community is best described as:

excellent (5)good (3)adequate (1)inadequate (0)poor (-2)

B. Sharing occurs among community members about beliefs, values and experiences:

frequently (5)sometimes (3)rarely (1)never (-1)

C. The extent to which moral principles (such as respect for oneself and others, responsibility for personal mastery and personal integrity) are part of the community's philosophy and activities:

great (5)somewhat (3)little (0)not at all (-1)

D. The extent to which a common vision or purpose aligns and unites the community:

great (5)somewhat (3)little (0)not at all (-1)

E. Community review and renewal of a shared vision and purpose occurs:

regularly (5)occasionally (3)rarely (1)never (0)

F. The community laughs, plays, relaxes and generally enjoys life together:

regularly (5)occasionally (3)rarely (1)never (0)

G. The level of harmony, caring and support:

Between the women of the community is -

excellent (6)good (4)adequate (2)inadequate (0)poor (-2)

Between the men of the community is -

excellent (6)good (4)adequate (2)inadequate (0)poor (-2)

Between men and women of the community is -

excellent (6)good (4)adequate (2)inadequate (0)poor (-2)

Between the children of the community is -

excellent (6)good (4)adequate (2)inadequate (0)poor (-2)

Between the various age groups within the community is -

excellent (6)good (4)adequate (2)inadequate (0)poor (-2)

H. Sexual relationships within the community are best described as:

appropriate (for this community) and contributing to the overall well-being of the community (3)

a source of social difficulties and unrest or problems within the community (-3)

I. The community endeavors to strengthen its internal (community glue) bonds:

regularly (8)occasionally (4)rarely (2)never (-1)

Add up the numbers in parentheses behind each item above that you checked.

4. Community Glue Total:_____

50+
 Indicates excellent progress toward sustainability
25-49
 Indicates a good start toward sustainability
0-24
 Indicates actions are needed to undertake sustainability


Spiritual Checklist 5
5. Community Resilience

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