Living an inspiring life and being fully present to participate in a "conscious human journey" are core attributes of a healed human being. A spiritually awakened person is an inspiration to other people in their proximity, whether they are aware of it or not. In some ways, the ultimate goal of our community is to inspire ourselves and others to fully embrace and celebrate the human experience. Considering the high level of fear and negativity in our world, people desperately need more inspiration in their lives. This helps them reclaim their idealism and to believe once again in their dreams.
The personal growth, healing, and truly profound process of spiritually evolving is challenging, to say the least. It helps if one can keep their eyes on a goal. It's also vital that we receive assistance, and what better way than with a community of like-minded and committed individuals. Ashrams, temples, and monasteries have traditionally served this purpose. But the fact is that many of us want to grow spiritually, but don't fit in the paradigms those religious institutions offer. People need a new way, and we, living in Valle Armonia, believe intentional communities can be part of the solution.
Those of us living here are focused on doing our work and serving the collective in ways that inspire us. Things didn't start out that way in this community, but this is exactly what has evolved over time. Likewise, we desire to help new members discover how they can help us continue to grow by helping them connect to their natural role — what they're inspired to do in any given time frame. This may or may not be in direct alignment with their greater purpose and mission in life. If not, this always provides an opportunity for growth. As our community continues to develop, its needs change, and so can each person's contribution to the whole.
Communal living provides a perfect container and context for inner growth. This lifestyle serves to challenge us on all levels — physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. By healing and strengthening all four of our bodies, we can gradually learn to integrate them in a balanced manner. Thus, you naturally begin to live your life as a spiritual practice, using every challenge as an opportunity for growth, every day another chance to express that growth as love in action. Those of us living at Valle Armonia endeavour to live the expression: healer, heal thyself. As we heal and evolve ourselves, we become better vehicles for healing those in the world around us.