Resources
The Foundations of Our Work
The programs offered through The Perspectives Project are grounded in an understanding often referred to as the Three Principles: Mind, Consciousness, and Thought.
This understanding was first articulated by Sydney Banks and has since informed transformative work in education, mental health, corrections, and community wellbeing around the world.
These principles describe how human experience is created from the inside out and point to the innate resilience and wellbeing present within every person.
Mind
Mind refers to the universal intelligence behind life — the formless energy that animates and sustains all living things. It is the deeper source of wisdom and insight that allows human beings to grow, learn, and thrive.
Consciousness
Consciousness is our capacity to be aware and experience life. It brings our thoughts to life, allowing us to see, feel, and experience the world around us.
Thought
Thought is the creative power that shapes our personal experience of life. Through thought, we interpret and make meaning of the world around us. Our moment-to-moment experience is constantly being created through this process.
Understanding how Mind, Consciousness, and Thought work together helps people recognize the deeper resilience and clarity already present within them.
Explore Further
The following resources have influenced and informed the work of The Perspectives Project and may offer deeper insight into the understanding behind our programs. Many people find that continued exploration through books, talks, and conversations allows new insights to unfold over time.
Recommended Reading
The Missing Link — Sydney Banks
The Enlightened Gardener — Sydney Banks
Second Chance — Sydney Banks
Coming Home — Dicken Bettinger & Natasha Swerdloff
A Little Peace of Mind — Nicola Bird
One Thought Changes Everything — Mara Gleason
The Inside-Out Revolution — Michael Neill
The Space Within — Michael Neill
The Relationship Handbook: A Simple Guide to Satisfying Relationships — George Pransky
Somebody Should Have Told Us!: Simple Truths for Living Well — Jack Pransky
Our True Identity ... Three Principles — Elsie Spittle
The Path to Contentment — Elsie Spittle
It’s That Simple: A User’s Manual for Human Beings — Mavis Karn
Insights: Messages of Hope, Peace and Love — Jane Tucker
Wing of an Angel: An Exploration of Human Potential in the Back of Beyond — JB Hollows
Organizations, Teachers & Learning Communities
The following organizations, teachers, and learning communities offer additional ways to explore the understanding behind the Three Principles.
This list reflects some of the many voices and communities sharing this work around the world.
Three Principles Global Community (3PGC) https://3pgc.org
Sydney Banks https://sydneybanks.com
One Solution Global https://onesolutionglobal.org
Pransky & Associates https://pranskyandassociates.com
The Insight Alliance https://theinsightalliance.org
Barbara Patterson https://barbarapatterson.com/
Dr. Amy Johnson https://dramyjohnson.com/
One Thought https://onethought.com
Dr Bill Pettit https://drbillpettit.com/
Michael Neill https://michaelneill.org
Rob Cook https://robcook.com
Talks & Videos
For those who enjoy learning through listening and watching, recorded talks can offer a powerful way to deepen understanding of the principles behind this work.
Sydney Banks Lectures
Recorded talks from Sydney Banks exploring the nature of thought, human experience, and the principles behind wellbeing.
Watch the Lecture Series → https://sydneybanks.com/
Many teachers and practitioners share talks, interviews, and conversations online. Platforms such as YouTube contain a wide range of recordings exploring the Three Principles and the inside-out understanding in everyday life.
Podcasts & Conversations
Many contemporary teachers continue to explore and share this understanding through podcasts and conversations.
One example is the podcast Psychology Has It Backwards, hosted by Christine Heath and Judy Sedgeman, both long-time students of Sydney Banks. Their conversations explore how the principles show up in everyday life, relationships, and personal wellbeing.
Listening to conversations like these can be a simple and accessible way to continue exploring this understanding.
