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Rules

Key Focal Points:

Most financial markets like the stock market, rise and fall with emotion, fear, greed, and reaction. Mindful Solutions offers a different kind of investment, one that grows through positive intention rather than emotional reaction. When people invest their time, energy, or resources in mindful solutions, they are investing in a positive market, a system that expands options, cooperation, and well-being while spreading the positive intention instead of the negative. Unlike the emotional swings of traditional markets, the mindful market strengthens stability and shared happiness. Our focus is relational science, recognizing the importance of positive, healthy relationships with people, communities, and the natural world. “Positive” means supporting the shared well‑being of both people and the Earth. Mindful solutions cannot focus on people alone.

With humans and livestock making up about 95% of all mammal biomass, the remaining 4–5% of wild mammals depend on choices that we all make. The health of the planet becomes influenced by the health of the people and life living on it.

Another factor: Because humans are wired to focus on threats and conflict, human systems naturally generate more negative or oppositional activity unless an intentional positive direction is chosen. This negative focus consumes enormous amounts of time, energy, and money. Negative stimuli and conflict naturally draw more attention and engagement, which is why oppositional systems grow quickly and dominate public life. This pattern is well‑supported by psychological and organizational research showing that healthy, effective groups require a strong positive‑to‑negative interaction ratio. Without intentional effort, negative attention overwhelms positive direction, reducing the resources available for solutions that benefit both people and the Earth.

Mission Statement

This mission is permanent and defined in Article I, Section 2 of the bylaws

To strengthen people, communities, and the environment by promoting mindful reasoning, prosocial behavior, ecological responsibility, and clear, effective solutions that support the well‑being of both humans and the natural world. Mostly, we are talking about asking ourselves whether we are making the right choices, so it is generally best to pause and ask: Is my decision in the best interest of all people and the earth. And at the same time, we are committed to spreading mindfulness, helping people become more aware, more thoughtful, and more intentional in how their choices affect both humanity and the natural world. "In the best interest of people and the earth” means earning enough to live sufficiently and responsibly, as supported by happiness research demonstrating that excess wealth does not create greater happiness.

Eligible Ideas for Consideration

Mindful Solutions World supports effective ideas and solutions. Eligible ideas for consideration:
  • 1. Ideas accepted by Mindful Solutions World as transformative and preferably implemented or proven.
  • 2. Must benefit both wildlife(environment) and people and not one category or for personal gain.
  • 3. Encourage broader community involvement with and for the support of mindful solutions that benefit both people and the earth. Encouraging broader community involvement in mindful solutions carries the most weight.

    We support organizations, community and individuals working in the best interest of people and environment.

    • The greater the impact of spreading mindful solutions, the greater the potential award. Awards will not be given for personal requests for items, politcs, money, or benefits to one person or one family. Awards are donated for selfless acts in the best interest of both people and the Earth, especially for those who increase broader awareness of mindful thinking. Only the original idea is rewarded, not copycat versions. A solution must be accepted by Mindful Solutions World to receive an award. Acceptance will appear as a contribution in The Book of Mindful Solutions. If your solution appears there with your name, you have earned an award.

    Being reminded of an idea we had not yet included does not mean we failed in our responsibility. It simply reflects that the work is alive, responsive, and open to improvement which is the responsible stance we value. All positive, healthy ideas, regardless of origin, must be made available to all people. It must be understood that if an idea is submitted and it benefits people and the Earth, we cannot, in good conscience, withhold something beneficial from public view for any reason.

    If you post (submit) an idea be aware that you have given us permission to post any and all ideas submitted if they benefit both people and the Earth because what is in the best interest of people and the earth must be made available to all, including ideas we develop independently. We reward what we consider to be the best ideas, especially those that spread good will toward all people and the Earth. Our posting an idea does not imply it was submitted by a participant or qualifies for an award. Only original, accepted, and implementable submissions are eligible for award.

    We encourage everyone to participate in brainstorming positive ways to improve life for both people and the Earth, and to share ideas with each other in a mindful manner.

    ❌ We Do NOT Accept

    These do not move toward clarity, well‑being, or constructive direction.

    ✅ We DO Accept