Philosophy and Mission
Declaration of “Light in Action”
The crisis we are experiencing is economic and a crisis of values and principles. It has affected the functioning of institutions and how we think, leading to a crisis of identity for modern society. The global financial system, which is no longer subject to state or intergovernmental control and is autonomous from production, has resulted in rampant competition and uncontrolled speculation. The system’s dominant philosophy has been prioritizing profits over people and the environment. The one-dimensional perception of “growth” as an economic concept and its vulgar and distorted association with unlimited “increase” has led to the destructive exploitation and commercialization of Nature and Life.
The spread of this predatory mentality and consumerism as the primary ideology has caused the disintegration of the social fabric and created millions of isolated human beings who are indifferent to the whole despite widespread poverty. As long as Western governments provided material prosperity to a significant part of their population, they ensured tolerance and consent, even for the inhumane looting of third-world countries and criminal environmental disasters. The collapse of the consumer dream has shattered this “unholy alliance” and shaken the bourgeoisie footing of the oligarchy, revealing the moral and spiritual poverty of the system. Although the situation is bleak, it is not hopeless. Underneath the lifeless exterior is a society that, until recently, lived in the shadows. This society has patiently waited for the moment when the prison would open, and it could escape. The financial crisis caused a crack in the prison, and the Prometheus escaped!
Reconstructing Social Life on New Foundations: “Human rights and universal values should take precedence over profit.” Governments seek solutions within an unfair system and the dominant neoliberal strategy. Reputable political and social scientists believe that it is certain that a return to the pre-crisis world is not possible. The length of the crisis is uncertain, but processes will undoubtedly take place that will change the global balance. The traditional institutions and political and trade union leaders have lost credibility and dominance. Ideologies have failed to provide solutions and have only created competition and hindered the creation of a viable alternative. Even the so-called “spiritual world,” with few exceptions, has failed to address the root causes of societal issues: the people and their sense of purpose. Political and religious leaders have not been able to deliver sermons that can offer a clear, practical, and vivid testimony to the life proposals they advocate.
As a result, citizens, especially the younger generation, feel betrayed by these leaders’ failure to live up to their ideals, which has led to self-marginalization, mistrust, and individualism. However, this crisis also presents an opportunity for growing social exclusion or accelerating cultural redevelopment. It may lead to violent and authoritarian regimes or moral movements that could establish a new social contract based on justice and respect for human existence.
Light in Action aims to contribute in this positive direction. We strive to create a critical mass of conscious individuals rather than a group of easily manipulated people whom the masses can sway. While street protests are important for raising awareness and initiating action, they alone cannot provide solutions and answers. The central square represents our awakened consciousness, where the forces for reinstating order cannot infiltrate, and a peaceful revolution can begin, extending to the city’s streets. Anyone who operates outside the narrow boundaries of a political party is not “apolitical” but rather politicized and without blinders. In a closed political party microcosm, contact with reality is lost, and facts and tangible data are distorted to conform to the party’s ideology of selfishness, thereby creating an illusory experience. We aim to resist the communication terrorism of intertwined media, which attempts to paralyze people’s will and force submission to the matrix of power. We aim to neutralize the mechanism of fear that inactivates judgment and organize alternative channels of information, communication, and organization on the Internet. We have broken the chains of depressive idleness and found our way out of the cave of shadows into the light of consciousness. Additionally, the memorandum mobilized us and inflated the sails in search of the forgotten Ithaca or the Meaning.
We are changing ourselves to change the world. If we want to bring about change in the world, we must start by changing ourselves first. Some people say that humans are incapable of change, but this is only true when no strong motivation drives them. However, when faced with the possibility of extinction, our innate inner strength is awakened, allowing us to break free from our programming and other external influences. As Pablo Neruda once said: “He who becomes the slave of habit, who follows the same routes every day, who never changes pace, who does not risk and change the color of his clothes, who does not speak and does not experience, dies slowly….”
Light in Action catalyzes both internal awakening and social participation. A key aspect of its philosophy is the awakening of consciousness and the adoption of personal responsibility. A dramatic shift in consciousness inevitably leads to a corresponding improvement in external conditions. As everyday citizens, we are tired of complaining and being angry about current affairs. The era of relying on “saviors” and “charismatic leaders” is over. It is time for active citizens to become their heroes and work together to create a new world and a new humanity. Spiritual awakening and social activism can and should be integrated.
For this reason, we organize special seminars and courses to educate people about active nonviolence and applied philosophy. It is necessary to be baptized in the wisdom of eternal principles to exit spiritual and moral bankruptcy. Spiritual flourishing allows us to experience fullness, abundance, completion, and prosperity. We must redefine our principles starting from the spiritual core of our existence. The root cause of our problems is that we perceive life as a division between a “material” and a “spiritual” self. It is still possible to realize that we are a whole and only function well when all elements harmonize. The center of gravity in both individual and collective life should shift from “having” to “Being” and from “I” to “Us.” We support organized participatory actions through selfless giving and solidarity.
We advocate for a peaceful political system change by fostering participatory democracy and local autonomy. We aim to restore the ability of citizens to self-determine. Throughout Greece’s history as a modern state, the ruling regimes have been based on a hierarchical structure, where the oligarchic administration at the top made decisions and imposed them on the base without any actual participation from citizens. The administration’s primary objective was to create docile individuals rather than conscious citizens who could participate and express themselves freely. The focus was on the smooth operation of the system rather than on the individual’s well-being. Even post-dictatorship governments have been unable to provide solutions and have only added to the existing problems. The current parliamentary system has degenerated into a party state that plunders and devalues institutions. Therefore, concerned citizens discuss the possibility of overcoming our bankrupt political system through legitimate democratic processes. This will require radical changes in the constitution and the consciousness of citizens. Our ultimate goal is to restore the balance between human beings and nature. We understand our planet’s critical environmental problems and are actively working towards saving it.
Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge because knowledge is limited while imagination embraces the whole world, motivating progress and creating evolution.” This quote highlights the importance of imagination in our lives. It allows us to color our world with happy hues and break away from monotonous routines. We all desire a future that is simple, elegant, and poetic, rooted in the principles of Ecosophy. Recourse to higher universal principles may lead us out of the modern impasse, provided that they become a way of life and rules of organization in all areas of social life, including work, production, school, and home. When people coexist peacefully and help each other, they can eradicate every source of misery and pain.
Light in Action aims to create a network of people of goodwill who will contribute to the emergence of a new standard of living that is more just, peaceful, and sustainable. We advocate a new kind of politics that focuses not on protest and the simple claim of rights but on creating an alternative way of life based on solidarity, direct democracy, and cooperative activity. Another world already exists. Eco-communities, self-managed businesses, solidarity communities, cooperatives of the unemployed, liberated territorial zones, independent social forms of health and education organization, horizontal contact networks, use of public areas, free social centers, and many other forms of self-knowledge that spring up every day weave a labyrinthine web, a whole world, inside, outside, or next to the dominant.
Light in Action aims to unite fragmented efforts and create a strong International Network of Luminous Action. Let’s work together for the common good!
The purpose of Light Action is not only to organize volunteer initiatives that provide specific aid but also to awaken consciousness, spread positive visions, and offer an alternative spiritual perspective to people. Only actions undertaken with clear understanding and selflessness can truly be effective.
People are constantly bombarded with fear, disorientation, despair, and insecurity. We need to find ways to counteract these negative emotions and the collective hypnosis that immobilizes us. Our worldview, mental map, and level of consciousness influence every thought, emotion, and action. We can’t solve any problem using the same level of consciousness and mental programming that created it. As “Light Action,” we’re called to shift our perspective and raise our level of consciousness, both individually and as a society.
In summary, our aim is to assist as many “prisoners” as possible in escaping from the cave of ignorance, becoming the main characters in their own lives, and working together harmoniously to create a better and more just world. The Non-Profit Organization “LIGHT IN ACTION” was established to support the movement’s goals.
