Where this started
The Recursive Integrated Model
The framework Phronesis and the Seven Currencies grew out of.
RIM came first. It reads a life as a layered system rather than a broken one, and it works on attention, emotion, embodiment, and purpose as parts of one thing rather than separate projects.
Everything since has come out of it. The Seven Currencies is the wealth model this layered view implies, and Phronesis is the answer to the question RIM kept raising: people can see the pattern clearly and still not move. This page is the ancestor, kept because the lineage is worth showing and because for some readers it is still the clearest way in.
The Six Core Layers of RIM
Cognitive Layer
How we perceive, think, and make meaning of our experiences. This layer addresses thought patterns, beliefs, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Emotional Layer
How we feel and process our emotional responses. This layer explores emotional regulation, resilience, and the wisdom contained in our feelings.
Physical Layer
How our bodies respond to and influence our experience. This layer addresses embodiment, nervous system regulation, and the body's role in our wellbeing.
Spiritual Layer
How we connect to meaning, purpose, and transcendence. This layer explores our relationship with values, purpose, and the larger questions of existence.
Relational Layer
How we interact with others and our environment. This layer addresses connection, boundaries, communication, and the impact of our relationships on our wellbeing.
Vocational / Financial Layer
How we express our gifts and manage resources. This layer explores work, money, and how we align our vocational path with our values and purpose.