Worldwork Glossary

Process oriented politics

Politics, by definition (Wikipedia) “…is a process by which collective decisions are made within groups.” Thus, every time we explore what aspects of ourselves are making decisions, we are doing politics. Politics means becoming aware of inner processes, and the decision making aspects of friendships, groups and worlds. Process work, and all psychologies and deeply democratic procedures are ultimately political.

Process

A coherent and meaningful flow of signals and experiences, that underlie problematic, painful and creative events   
Primary Connected to our personal identity, our common, habitual identity and focus, reflected in self-description, and the culture with which you, me, and our group identify ourselves. "Process" in primary process emphasizes how identity changes in time.
Secondary Aspects of ourselves that we, as individuals or groups do not tend or want to identify with. Often we project these aspects onto people we view as “other.” We may marginalize or admire these qualities, creating inferior or superior traits in other groups.
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Process Mind

The deepest part of who we are– also connected to a particular earth spot and direction. It is that part of us that can be open to all parts and processes within a group as they arise.