Each of these pairs of phenomena embody ways that integration and differentiation manifest in living systems to reflect and generate wholeness. Unity contains and sustains systems. In human groupings, it includes our common humanity, our deep wellsprings of Spirit, and the things that brought us together and guide us in our group. But unity can become a cocoon insulating us in smug disconnection from the world. Or we can force it.
Diverse strengths can compensate for diverse weaknesses.
We usually gather together around our common interests and qualities but soon find out how really different we are. At that point we need to use what unites us not to suppress our differences, but to help them interact generatively. We may need to develop more mature forms of unity in the process. Relationships can be nurtured or degraded. They can also nurture or degrade those who are in the relationship.