Vehicles of Faith: G1-Monads

‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –

Emily Dickinson, 1891

Instilling Hope

The elements of willingness-PH7 have certain functions and properties when looked at purely through the lens of willingness. These original properties remain relevant.

However, the present context is different. The lens has changed from «being willing» generally to becoming involved specifically to «attempt the impossible». Suddenly, these willingness elements become about instilling hope, and this suggests their labelling as vehicles of faith.

To instil hope in yourself or another, you must recognize that even the smallest amount of positivity can kick-start benefits. There is faith not only that this hope will be justified, but also faith in oneself so that others, all too aware of the difficulty of the challenge, are encouraged.

In a structural hierarchy, the grouping of 1 level generates 7 monads. As a taxonomic principle, monads require a qualifier that fits with Trying-G1. Confidently is provisionally proposed as the g1-qualifier, meaning displaying a positivity that counters any negativity and indicates there will be no holding back.

Note: This assignation means that all 28 components of this structural hierarchy necessarily include a bottom g1 level and need to be grounded in confidence.

The function of instilling hope is proposed as: to activate in a person a readiness to engage with whatever challenges present.

Requirements: Hope must generate both energy and confidence to make the effort. Without energy, nothing is possible and without a degree of confidence, nothing will happen. All vehicles of faith benefit from encouragement and can be disrupted by discouragement flowing internally from moods and dysphoric emotions.

Dysfunction presents here as a defeatist attitude, leading to a half-heartedness which does not raise hopes much if at all.

Destructiveness appears here as despair or hopelessness which prevents activation of any of the monads. Hopelessness can be a precursor to death, especially when combined with helplessness.

Vehicles of Faith

G11: Try

Here, faith is applied to a course of action

Function in instilling hope: To demonstrate that an effort is being made.

Trying, though often daunting, can be activated by encouragement, while discouragement can decrease willingness.

Willingness weakens if there is a temptation to give up easily.

Destructiveness:  Trying that takes the form of bluffing or faking effort.

G12: Believe

Here, faith is applied to knowing.

Function in instilling hope: To provide a rationale for expecting efforts to help.

Believing can resist challenge by drawing on evidence or testimonials, as well as personal past experience. Self-belief is usually essential.

Willingness weakens if there is a wavering in the use of crucial beliefs.

Destructiveness:  Believing that is hypocritical, so that presented beliefs are a pretence or even contrary to actual beliefs.

G13: Face

Here, faith is applied to an account of a situation.

Function in instilling hope: To directly acknowledge all relevant factors in a situation.

Facing up to facts can be best enabled via honest dialogue with a trusted associate. Sometimes providing more evidence or using persuasive techniques helps.

Willingness weakens if conformity to "what everyone knows" dominates and distorts awareness.

Destructiveness: Facing that is deliberately deceptive and dishonest.

G14: Participate

Here, faith is applied to the social context.

Function in instilling hope: To join and cooperate with others who are involved.

Participating can be assisted by active recognition and inclusion, as well as honest dialogue, evidence and encouragement.

Willingness weakens if there are conflicts of interest.

Destructiveness: Participation that is aloof and disconnected.

G15: Risk

Here, faith is applied to personal wishes.

Function in instilling hope: To identify a beneficial outcome while accepting the possibility of harm or loss.

Risking fears of loss can be reduced by provisions for mitigation, as well as active recognition, honest dialogue and comparison with alternatives.

Willingness weakens if loss aversion dominates.

Destructiveness:  Risking that is reckless.

G16: Learn

Here, faith is applied to remedying gaps in ability.

Function in instilling hope: To acquire relevant knowledge and understanding.

Learning makes demands and, if these feel overwhelming, access to mentors, public resources, and dedicated tools can help.

Willingness weakens if a person is suspicious of the motives of teachers and public resources.

Destructiveness: Arrogance prevents learning because it prevents acknowledgement of any deficiency and denies that others could have superior expertise.

G17: Trust

Here, faith is applied to the use of willingness.

Function in instilling hope: To assume all will go well and there will be no harm.

Trusting can be assisted by proofs of trustworthiness and fostering reflection on defensiveness.

Willingness weakens if prior experiences of hurtful betrayal remain emotionally present.

Destructiveness:  Trust that is submerged by paranoid ideation and conspiracy theories.

ClosedSee Table Summary for Easier Comparison

Studies in the Architecture Room have determined a standard pattern for pressures in the groupings of structural hierarchies. These studies determined 1° pressures that are structural or identity-based.

The identified 1° pressure for G1 is autonomy. This applies here because the person instilling hope must embody hope and, to be genuine, that depends on acting autonomously.

Recent studies in a structural hierarchy identified the presence of a 2° pressure related to operating groups within any grouping. The pressure driving use of the various G1-groups here—trying, believing, facing etc—should be understanding if it follows the standard pattern.

On reflection, that would fit because you cannot even begin to attempt the impossible by activating these states if you do not understand what is going on and what you are getting yourself into.

Looking at the 2° pressure alternatives: ClosedPerformance is not the issue at this point, only whether you can and will help; certainty is not possible; acceptability is taken for granted; well-being is not expected at this point; selflessness is inappropriate because promising is based in ego-strength.

Transition

Hope has been raised—but will it be dashed? Is the imagined help going to develop into something more, or will it just fizzle out? After the feel-good rush around bringing hope, will the obstacles seem just too great or the effort just too hard?

Those are the concerns of everyone connected to the situation including yourself.

Everyone involved requires reassurance that there will be follow-through and that can be provided by indicating your determination. Signs of determination are sought and can be expected to support and increase hope. Conversely, hesitancy, indecisiveness and vacillation will be disappointing and disheartening.

It turns out that it is possible to activate determination by adding an adjacent level to form dyads that promise continuity.

Originally posted:  30-Jun-2026.