Planetary Consciousness — The Wider Constellation examination

Eleven questions. Nine of eleven passes, and you can take it again as often as you like.

What does the module mean by the "planetary psyche"?

The sum of all human opinions about the planet A pleasing metaphor with no bearing on practice The emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of Earth Only the physical feedback loops of the air and ocean
How does the module characterise Earth?

An active intelligence seeking collaboration A store of resources to be managed efficiently A machine that runs regardless of awareness A passive environment that simply supports life
What does the systems perspective reveal about planetary healing?

It depends on a few heroic individuals It asks each person to carry the whole burden It is impossible without a global authority It needs conscious participants, not messiahs
What is systemic resonance?

Harmony between two people who share values, as commonly assumed The spread of ideas through the mass media Dysfunction at one level echoing at other levels A meditation practice for tuning the voice
What does indigenous place-based spirituality contribute to planetary interface work?

A focus on officially recognised sacred sites only Relationship with specific places and bioregions An abstract view of Earth as one uniform system A preference for global activism over local care
How do indigenous traditions describe the human relationship with Earth?

Reciprocal: receiving and offering in return Protective only: guarding without receiving Extractive: taking resources as they are needed Neutral: neither giving nor receiving at all
What does integrating indigenous wisdom require of contemporary practitioners?

Respect and humility, without appropriation Replacing traditional knowledge with science Adopting ceremonies freely without permission Treating the traditions as historical curiosities
What is the purpose of "grief work for the Earth"?

Holding memorials only for species that have gone extinct Processing ecological grief so it does not become numbness Expressing anger at those held responsible for the damage Avoiding news about ecological damage for one's own health
What does "service orientation rather than savior identification" mean?

Serving only when the service is recognised Waiting for others to act before contributing Taking personal responsibility for saving the planet Supporting the planet's own healing intelligence
Which sign suggests distress may be planetary rather than purely personal trauma?

Distress unrelated to any environmental issue Emotions matching the scale of personal triggers Intensity out of proportion to any personal trigger Symptoms fully explained by events in one's own life
What is capacity assessment in conscious planetary service?

Matching the commitments of the most active peers Deferring all service until later in retirement Honestly judging what service is sustainable for you Committing to as much service as can be managed