I am really just beginning my exploration of Spiral Dynamics. The main lesson for me has been tolerance. We did not become who we are in a vacuum. We are the product of our parents, our race, sex, our religious upbringing and countless other factors. We are able to grow and develop and become better versions of ourselves, but this requires self-awareness and a LOT of work. Understanding this for ourselves allows us to understand this in others. And the result is grace and tolerance.