Principles
The basic principles are the guidelines for thinking. The basic
principles set the direction for thinking and for decisions.
In the Positive Revolution we design rather than destroy
and for 'design' there must be a direction.
There are five basic principles of the positive revolution - five,
because there are five fingers on a hand and it is easy to
remember.
The hand can also become a symbol of the Positive Revolution.
![[Hand]](hand.gif)
Without effectiveness there are only dreams. Effectiveness
means setting out to do something and doing it. Effectiveness
is the "thumb" on the hand, because without the thumb the
hand is useless.
Constructive
The direction of the revolution is Positive not negative,
constructive not destructive. This is represented by the index finger
because that is the finger you use to point out the direction
and the way to go.
Respect
Respect covers the way you behave towards all other human
beings. Respect covers human values and human feelings.
A revolution is by people also for people - so respect is
essential. The second finger is the longest and respect
is the most important principal of all.
Every individual has the right, and duty, to make himself
or herself better. This is both the energy of the revolution
and also its purpose. We don't notice the third finger much -
but it is there all the same.
Contribution
Contribution is the essence of the Positive Revolution.
Don't ask what you can expect or demand - ask what you
can contribute. The choice of little finger is to show
that even small contributions are valuable. Eventually,
small contributions add up to big effects.