The Catalyst Institute

Aim

“To love and nurture the enlightenment of all sentient beings and contribute to the evolution of a just, sustainable and thriving existence.”

Purpose

The Catalyst Institute is dedicated to contributing to the evolution of humankinds relationship with all sentient beings such that there is an amplification of well being, a constant state of thriving and the permeation of joy. We are doing this through innovation, teaching, advisory to businesses, prayer and spiritual ministry.

According to it’s founder Anita M. Burke:

“How many more reports do we need to read of true human potential being realized only through a deeper knowing of spirit on a personal level? The human condition is one of mediocrity, over consumption, deep sadness and disconnection; disconnection from self and others. The resurrection of a community of deep relationship in the workplace and in relationship to the ecosystem and external community is pivotal in these times. The greatest risk management strategy at this time is to begin the deep and rich investment into personal spiritual connection and the building of community.

This is where one begins to unleash innovation, inspiration, heart and a culture whose socioeconomic strata are woven with the soul of it all. How you multiply this feeling within your inner self, your relationships, your organization and business is the lever for community values to emerge in the strengthening and energizing of the human potential. It is not our minds that are aching…. it is the soul of the person, the humanity of work. Without this imbedded like the piercing paucity of particles of golden awareness throughout everything said and done - I fear we will only be replicating not innovating. Teach me first to be my brother’s keeper and open my heart. For then, no matter what you guide me to I will only see with the eyes of my brothers hungry soul staring from within me, belly distended, the spark of hope lying in my arms too weak to open his eyes…. I birthed this soul now I cradle him into death - because I know not how to feed him”

Values (borrowed with permission from the founder of Capers and his team – Russell W. Precious)

Compassion: Compassion is the fundamental ground (impulse) of generosity manifesting as trust, respect, and loving kindness towards oneself and towards all beings/all creation.

Service: Service is the recognition that giving is the essential act of creation. It manifests as the readiness to respond to the need of the moment.

Reciprocal Maintenance: Reciprocal maintenance is the knowledge of the fundamental interdependence of all that is seen and unseen and the assumption of our appropriate role as human beings.

Beauty/QWAN: Beauty reflects the “quality without a name” (QWAN). It’s appearance reveals the balance of spirit and matter we often experience as an “opening”

Right Livelihood: Right Livelihood is to sustain ourselves and engage in creative activity in a manner that is both fulfilling, nurturing and without harm. “Work is love made manifest” - Gilbran

Transformation: Transformation is more than growth or mere change. It requires a fundamental shift in our mode of perceiving and engaging the world.

Justice: Justice stands for the right of all human beings to lives that are fulfilling, both materially and spiritually, and the obligation we share to develop this possibility for all human beings.