How We Govern

Spirit-Led, Sacredly Aligned, Collectively Held

At Matre Sofia, our way of governing is rooted in the sacred relationship between Earth and the Creator. We honor Spirit as our highest authority, and all our structures, decisions, and relationships flow from this deep spiritual alignment.

We do not lead from control — we lead from attunement.

Sacred Hierarchy: Spirit Over Structure

We follow a non-linear, sacred hierarchy — not based on titles or control, but on spiritual resonance, wisdom, and purpose. Leadership arises through discernment, not dominance. Each role, circle, and offering is aligned through collective listening, prayerful reflection, and responsibility to the greater whole.

Spirit is at the top. Everything else flows from there.

Circles of Purpose (Inspired by Sociocracy)

Our community is organized into spirit-led circles, each entrusted with a specific area of sacred work — such as Ceremony, Holistic Birth, Stewardship, or Education.

These circles:

  • Operate with clarity of purpose and autonomy

  • Make decisions through consent-based processes

  • Are linked and interconnected, so wisdom, insight, and accountability flow freely

  • Reflect the organic intelligence of creation — like the subtle threads of mycelium beneath a forest floor, quietly linking and nourishing the whole

This model supports equity, clarity, and cohesion, while respecting each circle’s spiritual calling.

Culture of Conscious Leadership

Matre Sofia embraces a culture of conscious, spirit-guided leadership. Drawing from The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, our members and facilitators are committed to:

  • Leading with presence, honesty, and curiosity

  • Taking radical responsibility for one’s words, energy, and choices

  • Listening to conflict and challenge as opportunities for evolution

  • Prioritizing wholeness over ego, and harmony over control

This shared commitment helps us maintain a healthy, resilient spiritual ecosystem.

Interconnected Collaboration (Team of Teams Approach)

While each circle serves a unique function, we operate as an interwoven network, much like the living systems of nature. We collaborate across circles with mutual respect, transparency, and shared spiritual vision.

This “Team of Teams” approach allows for:

  • Quick adaptation in service to the moment

  • Clear alignment with our larger purpose

  • Deep trust among teams acting with autonomy and coherence

Living, Evolving Governance

Our structure is a living practice, not a fixed system. We continually refine how we gather, lead, and serve — guided by Spirit, ancestral wisdom, and the needs of our community.

We pause. We listen. We discern. We act — together.

Inspirations & Frameworks

  • Team of Teams by Gen. Stanley McChrystal

  • Sociocracy 3.0 and We the People by Buck & Villines

  • The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Dethmer, Chapman & Klemp

  • The natural wisdom of the Earth, which shows us how life thrives through cooperation, flow, and sacred interdependence.

  • The natural wisdom of the Higher Self, based on the practice of spiritual sciences that allow the mind to settle inward and experience the field of pure awareness — the source of thought and consciousness itself.

  • Stillness. This stillness is not passive; it is sacred.
    It is in this state that we listen for Spirit, attune to divine guidance, and reclaim our intuitive knowing — all essential to Matre Sofia’s vision of Spirit-led life.