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The Way of Unity offers a profound roadmap for humanity’s next
stage in its evolution toward fulfilling an age-old promise
LOS ANGELES, November 26, 2025 — Imagine a world where every person feels
seen, valued, and connected — a world not driven by fear and division, but by
compassion, cooperation, and unity. This vision is not just a dream; it’s a path anyone
can choose. The Way of Unity by Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., is an invitation for humanity to
discover something greater than themselves — a growing, expanding, organic renewal
process aligned with evolutionary forces.
Upon a framework of hidden wholeness, this book explores an emergent process, the
closest thing people may have to a systematic, globally scalable, evidence-based model
of social action that works for everyone. For over a century, thousands of communities
worldwide have been building the elements of a more just and peaceful society by
nurturing the patterns of coherence within themselves. Humanity is its own mycelial
network, weaving its inherent wholeness, expanding its circles of unity. This is the hope
for the future.
The Way of Unity, grounded in spiritual wisdom and evolutionary science, is a visionary
work outlining the urgent need for a conscious shift from a divided world to one founded
on unitive consciousness, shared spiritual values, and global coherence.
Atkinson introduces unity not as a distant ideal, but as a living, animating force
embedded in the cosmos, mirrored in biology, and essential to collective survival.
Through a sweeping synthesis of cosmology, sacred traditions, and real-world models
of social
transformation, he illustrates how unity is both the origin and destiny of life — a sacred
pattern from which peace naturally flows.
The book’s three key takeaways are straightforward and practical:
The natural order of the universe is wholeness, unity, and peace;
There are unitive principles that reflect and sustain this wholeness and peace;
There are thousands of communities worldwide that are already applying those
principles to restore the world to wholeness and build cultures of peace right where they
are.

The book unfolds in three parts, from the conceptual to the practical:

Understanding Unity explores unitive consciousness as humanity’s archetypal
inheritance and traces its roots through science, mysticism, and the cosmology of
wholeness.
Unity as Remedy addresses the global crises of division and presents unity as the
antidote, culminating in a Unitive Age where personal, interpersonal, and planetary
peace become possible through the application of principles designed to bring about
wholeness and unity.
Unity in Action reveals the practical, principle-based pathways for actualizing peace,
from inner development to community-based social action and global governance
rooted in justice and coherence.
With clarity and conviction, Atkinson positions The Way of Unity as both a spiritual call
and a practical guide — offering nine unitive principles and a compelling model for
peacebuilding that is already being implemented by communities worldwide. He calls
readers not merely to believe in peace, but to become peace through a lifelong practice
of wholeness, justice, and compassionate action.

The Way of Unity: Essential Principles and Preconditions for Peace
Publisher: Light on Light Press (August 2025)
Paperback: 322 pages, 6 x 9 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1-958921-72-2
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-958921-73-9

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Way-Unity-Essential-Principles-Preconditions/dp/1958921726
Barnes and Nobel:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-of-unity-robert-
atkinson/1147716358?ean=9781958921722
Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist, educator, and award-winning
author whose work bridges storytelling, transformation, and unitive consciousness. His
latest book, The Way of Unity: Essential Principles and Preconditions of Peace (2025),
invites readers to embrace the unitive wisdom guiding the collective evolution
toward harmony and wholeness. He is the author of 11 other books, including The Story
of Our Time (2017), Our Moment of Choice (2020, co-editor), and A New Story of
Wholeness (2022), and is the founder of One Planet Peace Forum.
To view the book trailer, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsYVBgaVmjM [3].
For more information, please visit www.RobertAtkinson.net

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dea Shandera-Hunter
(310) 699-7880
deashandera@yahoo.com

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This dynamic event will bring together academics, activists and businesspeople from diverse countries with the purpose to:

1. Further explore the concept of Planetary Well-being, building on previous research and initiatives.

2. Evaluate progress on our contributions towards Planetary health and well-being for all people, the greater community of life and future generations

3. Identify and share examples of policies, decisions and actions countries generated over the past 30 years that have contributed to Planetary Well-being and consider what can be learnt from it.

4. Share examples from Costa Rica that have been contributing to Planetary Well-being in different realms.

5. Expand our consciousness, understanding and vision on the importance of Planetary Well-being and to consider the implications of that to education.

6. Network and forge collaboration towards further developing ways to evaluate and measure our contributions to Planetary Well-being.

Click here to register!

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You can find more information relevant to the conference in the following links:

Conference Brochure
Preliminary Agenda 1 and 2 December
Preliminary List of Speakers
Post-Conference Field Trip Options – 3 December 2022

Click here for more information.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Earth Charter International Team

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Acompañenos en Costa Rica para nuestra Conferencia sobre Bienestar Planetario
(1 – 2 de diciembre 2022)
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Le invitamos a que nos acompañe y se registre a la Conferencia que estamos organizando titulada “Poniendo el bienestar planetario en el centro: un llamado para convertir nuestra conciencia en acción” que se llevará a cabo el 1 y 2 de diciembre del 2022, en nuestro Centro de Educación de la Carta de la Tierra, ubicado en el campus de la Universidad para la Paz. Estamos organizando este evento especial como parte de nuestra Cátedra UNESCO sobre Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible con la Carta de la Tierra. Puede registrarse aquí.
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Esta conferencia reunirá a académicos, empresarios y personas de la sociedad civil de diversos países, con el propósito de estimular el debate y la colaboración sobre el tema de nuestras contribuciones al Bienestar Planetario con los siguientes objetivos:

1. Explorar más a fondo el concepto de Bienestar Planetario, basándose en investigaciones e iniciativas anteriores.
2. Evaluar el progreso de nuestras contribuciones hacia la salud y el bienestar planetario para la gran comunidad de vida y las generaciones futuras.
3. Identificar y compartir ejemplos de políticas, decisiones y acciones generadas por los países durante los últimos 30 años que han contribuido al Bienestar Planetario y considerar qué se puede aprender de ello.
4. Compartir ejemplos de Costa Rica que han estado contribuyendo al Bienestar Planetario en diferentes ámbitos.
5. Expandir nuestra conciencia, comprensión y visión sobre la importancia del Bienestar Planetario y considerar las implicaciones de eso para la educación.
6. Establecer redes y forjar colaboración para seguir desarrollando formas de evaluar y medir nuestras contribuciones al bienestar planetario.

Registrese Aqui!

Encuentre más información sobre este evento en los siguientes enlaces:

Brochure de la conferencia
Agenda preliminar de la conferencia
Lista preliminar de ponentes
Opciones de giras después de la Conferencia

Puede encontrar más información al respecto haciendo clic aquí.

¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!

Equipo Carta de la Tierra Internacional

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Presents the Film

There is a growing movement of people who draw on values, creativity, and
the power of human consciousness to clarify and guide their financial
choices. People want their money life (where they earn, spend and invest
their money) to better reflect the values espoused in their personal and
spiritual lives. They want their money life to have impact.

Join us for a screening of the 20 minute version of the powerful and
inspirational feature documentary film PLANETARY. PLANETARY is a
cross-continental cinematic journey that challenges viewers to reconsider
our relationship with our home and asks us to rethink our relationship with
ourselves, each other and the world around us – to remember that we are a
Planetary community made up of Planetary citizens.

In a stunning visual exploration, this documentary film interweaves imagery
from NASA Apollo and Space Shuttle missions with visions of the Milky Way,
Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas, and the cacophonous sounds of
downtown Tokyo and Manhattan, with intimate interviews from renowned
astronauts and environmental experts. PLANETARY sheds a new light on the
ways our worldview is profoundly affecting life on our planet.

Following the screening, Jeff Gitterman, the associate producer of
PLANETARY and co-founding partner of Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC will
be on hand to participate in a discussion and Q&A. Gitterman a thought
leader in the field of Sustainable, Impact, and ESG (Environmental, Social,
Governance) Investing, will also speak about Sustainable and Impact
Investing.

The first 20 people to register will get a free copy of Jeff Gitterman’s
book: “Beyond Success; Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity,” a wealth
management primer for the soul. He will sign books following the screening
and conversation. Don’t miss this important, profound and impactful evening
of movie, conversation and book signing.

“For the first time I not only saw the fragility our planet, I felt it.”

Date: May 23, 2017

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: The Center For Social Innovation, 601 W 26th St, Ste 325, New York,
NY 10001

Price: $25.00

This presentation contains general information that is not suitable for
everyone. The information contained should not be construed as personalized
investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
There is no guarantee that the views and opinions expressed in this
presentation will come to pass. Investing in the stock market involves
gains and losses and may not be suitable for all investors. Information
presented is subject to change without notice and should not be considered
as a solicitation to buy or sell any security.

Investment Advisory Services offered through Gitterman Wealth Management,
LLC an independent registered investment advisory firm with the SEC.
Securities Offered through Triad Advisors Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Gitterman
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Join us for a screening of the 20 minute version of the powerful and inspirational feature documentary film PLANETARY. PLANETARY is a cross-continental cinematic journey that challenges viewers to reconsider our relationship with our home and asks us to rethink our relationship with ourselves, each other and the world around us – to remember that we are a Planetary community made up of Planetary citizens.

In a stunning visual exploration, this documentary film interweaves imagery from NASA Apollo and Space Shuttle missions with visions of the Milky Way, Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas, and the cacophonous sounds of downtown Tokyo and Manhattan, with intimate interviews from renowned astronauts and environmental experts. PLANETARY sheds a new light on the ways our worldview is profoundly affecting life on our planet.

Following the screening, Jeff Gitterman, the associate producer of PLANETARY and co-founding partner of Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC will be on hand to participate in a discussion and Q&A. Gitterman a thought leader in the field of Sustainable, Impact, and ESD (Environmental, Social, Governance) Investing, will also speak about Sustainable and Impact Investing.

The first 20 people to register will get a free copy of Jeff Gitterman’s book: “Beyond Success; Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity,” a wealth management primer for the soul. He will sign books following the screening and conversation. Don’t miss this important, profound and impactful evening of movie, conversation and book signing.

Check Out Trailer Here

“For the first time I not only saw the fragility our planet, I felt it.”

Date: May 23, 2017

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: The Center For Social Innovation, 601 W 26th St, Ste 325, New York, NY 10001

Price: $25.00

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