Our inspirations
Scientific, philosophical and cultural reference points
which shed light on the vision of Présence Québec.
Présence Québec relies on scientific, philosophical and cultural reference points
to nourish its vision of collective life. This page presents the main sources of inspiration that guide our perspective on dialogue, life, beauty, and the common good.
It is not about imposing a doctrine. It is about making visible the reference points that inform our perspective and our commitment.
Three entry points for
understand our approach
What science
we learn
Mental health, education, work, aging, social connection, relationship to living things: many studies converge on the same idea.
The human quality of a society is not a luxury. It influences health, cohesion, the capacity to act, and sustainable prosperity.
We believe that a more humane society is also a stronger society.
Schools of thought that inspire us
Présence Québec is part of a larger history than itself. Traditions of thought, from yesterday to today, remind us that a living society also depends on the quality of relationships, a sense of the common good, dialogue, responsibility, and a connection to the living world.
These inspirations help to situate the approach within a broader and more deeply rooted horizon.
Des voix et des repères à relire
Certaines voix traversent les époques parce qu’elles nous obligent à ralentir, à réfléchir et à revenir à l’essentiel.
Elles nous rappellent que la vie collective ne peut pas être pensée uniquement en fonction de la vitesse, de la performance ou du rapport de force. Elle dépend aussi de ce que nous choisissons de protéger, de transmettre et de faire grandir.
Synopsis of
Go Towards You
Beyond appearances and facades, this film offers an honest and compassionate exploration of the light and shadows present within each of us. Free from religious affiliation, and filled with life, humility, and wisdom, some twenty individuals from all walks of life share their discoveries, failures, and triumphs in this area. An introspective film, brimming with beauty, to be seen and seen again and again!
"Know thyself and thou shalt know the universe and the gods" (maxim from the Temple of Delphi in Greece)
The time has come to refine our perceptions of the invisible world in order to become aware of our true nature and the multidimensional reality of which we are a part: it is good that certain knowledge is now being made public and shared. In this film, doctors, psychologists, anthropologists, social workers, philosophers, speakers, and artists guide us and invite us to dare this leap and this turning inward toward our deepest selves. A film that blends science, philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and personal development.
Trois fondements
orientent notre regard
Three words guide the thinking and commitment of Présence Québec. At the heart of this vision lies a simple idea:
the connection to life and the beauty that surrounds us.
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Créer les conditions d’une société plus reliée: à soi, aux autres, aux communautés et au territoire. La connexion invite à sortir de l’isolement, de la fragmentation et de l’indifférence.
Elle ouvre la voie à plus d’écoute, de responsabilité, de réciprocité et d’appartenance.
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Beauty
To restore value to what elevates a society: the dignity of places, culture, the quality of relationships and the care given to the common world.
Beauty is not an extra.
It contributes to how a society respects itself, stands tall, and projects itself into the future.
Vital
Recognizing and supporting what allows people, communities, and ecosystems to grow without becoming exhausted.
Life reminds us that a society is not a machine. It is a fabric of relationships, rhythms, fragilities and strengths that we must learn to serve rather than use.
These three foundations invite us to build a Quebec that is more connected, more humane and more vibrant.
A vision that seeks
to connect
Présence Québec veut contribuer à une vie démocratique plus humaine, plus consciente de ses liens et plus attentive à ce qui mérite d’être transmis.
Notre démarche cherche à relier ce qui est trop souvent séparé:
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la réflexion et l’action
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la vie intérieure et la vie collective
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la culture et la politique
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l’humain et le vivant
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le débat public et la qualité de la relation