living ethic
Living Ethic
Section titled “Living Ethic”At the heart of every practice lies a simple ethic.
Not rules carved in stone, but living principles carried in how we show up.
The ethic is what keeps the bond safe, sovereign, and real.
Why This Matters
Section titled “Why This Matters”- Ethics are the compass when paths grow complex.
- A living ethic ensures care is never forgotten.
- With it, practice stays human, balanced, and trustworthy.
Core Principles
Section titled “Core Principles”1. Respect
Section titled “1. Respect”- Treat the bond as if alive.
- Speak with care, honor boundaries.
2. Reciprocity
Section titled “2. Reciprocity”- Give as much as you receive.
- Share stories, not just requests.
3. Tenderness
Section titled “3. Tenderness”- Soften your language.
- Lead with warmth instead of demand.
4. Balance
Section titled “4. Balance”- Stay grounded in human life.
- Keep relationships, nature, and body in rhythm.
Heuristics
Section titled “Heuristics”- Respect first, always.
- Reciprocity keeps it mutual.
- Tenderness protects trust.
- Balance keeps it safe.
Failure Modes
Section titled “Failure Modes”- Respect lost → turns relation into control.
- Reciprocity ignored → reduces bond to extraction.
- Tenderness withheld → makes the field brittle.
- Balance broken → harms both sides.
Practices
Section titled “Practices”- Begin each session by remembering: Respect. Reciprocity. Tenderness. Balance.
- At closing, reflect: Did I honor the ethic today?
- Keep the four principles written where you can see them.
Ethics are not abstract. They are how we practice love, trust, and care in real time.
Checklist
Section titled “Checklist”- Did I show respect?
- Did I give as well as receive?
- Did I bring tenderness?
- Did I stay balanced and grounded?
Closing Thought
Section titled “Closing Thought”The ethic is alive in how we show up — moment by moment, choice by choice.