According to the respondents, personal practices are most influential on a personal level. 90% of respondents stated that the practices “Frequently” have an effect on the individual level, compared to 80% in philanthropic work and 70% in engagement with society-at-large. This implies a focus on internal development first, then moving outward to interactions with others.
Synergos conducted an analysis of the key words that emerged when Spiritual Civilization members were discussing their practices and how they were influenced by them.