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The 'science' and integration behind ATP
by Ted P. Attreides

Albert Einstein said "the significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them".

That is the reason why the development of the exclusive ATP Self-Discovery Program represents a quantum leap beyond even the most advanced self-help programs available today.

It is based on a new, highly integrated level of thinking which is represented by two complementary elements: an integral vision and an integral practice. Because both of these components of the ATP program are so new and unique, I would like to briefly explain what these two terms mean, and how they are specifically applied in the ATP Self-Discovery Program.

An integral vision is a vision that endeavors to be comprehensive, balanced and inclusive. It is a wholistic vision that honors and embraces the apparently conflicting interior and exterior approaches to knowledge: from physics to spirituality; biology to aesthetics, sociology to theology, psychology to metaphysics and much more.

Therefore it is a vision that when applied to human development, includes matter, body, mind, soul, and spirit.

An integral practice is the practical component of an integral vision. It anchors all of these factors in a concrete and 'down to earth' manner, so that they do not remain merely abstract ideas and vague notions. An integral practice therefore includes and exercises more aspects of the being simultaneously, making it far more likely for one to transform to the next higher level of development.

Thus I will begin by first sharing with you how the development of an integral (or complete) vision is applied in the unique ATP program.

In order to apply an integral vision in the 'real world' to achieve transformative positive development, the interior world (subjective) known by many names -- consciousness, awareness, mind psyche, idea-- must be properly integrated with the exterior world (objective) which is also known by many names -- material, empirical, biophysical, brain, nature.

Otherwise any development that occurs will be partial and incomplete.

Moreover, these interior and exterior worlds are further subdivided into interior collective and exterior collective.

The interior collective world (cultural) is known by many names such as ethics and morals, worldviews, culture, intersubjective meaning, appropriateness, etc.

The exterior collective world (social) is known by names such as social systems, environmental networks, techno-economic structures, systems theory, etc.

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