The discussion of the societal-cultural and empowering communities sparked me to share some experience and ideas.
Mechanics are part of a rational centered society, that squares and boxes according to discipline.
The family, while weakened, is still a source of a lot of whole-heartedness. And many find whole-heartedness in community. In my opinion, empowering whole-heartedness for value consensus in family, community, country, and gaia are crucial. It is where we find purpose and create new values. Almost a decade ago, a pioneering process was started with government cooperation and funding where 22 community groups in conflict sought and found consensus on values that cleared the way for an integrated resource management plan in northwestern British Columbia.