Solution Library - Global Ecovillage Network

Intention/Purpose The core of what you want to do (not the outer manifestation)

Areas of Regeneration:
- Culture
  - Vision & Purpose
Stage:
- Answering the Call

If you are creating a project it is very important to be and also be clear about the “Thing behind the thing” this helps to: ● Create what we really want to create ● Become more playful with different outer forms/Projects of manifestation ● Really manifest the deeper meaning Experience often shows that the “Intention” is a general aspect of what a person/project is here for and what it wants to bring into life. It is a creative energy like a driving force that wants to manifest … Read more

Encourager Real stories of real people are real inspiration

Areas of Regeneration:
- Culture
  - Mindfulness & Self Reflection
  - Vision & Purpose
Stage:
- Answering the Call

Everybody has started with a first step: with fear, unclarity, previous failures but also strength. Hearing, feeling and seeing examples of people who have “made it” is one of the most encouraging things we can encounter. We love to invite succesfull people and ask them about their projects and personal path. We ask them about their inner strength, where they got the courage from, how did they walk their own way. And everybody tells the same story: it was hard, they fell, they were scared, … Read more

Dyade A method of a structured dialogue that helps us to dive deeper and integrate insights

Areas of Regeneration:
- Social
  - Trust & Communication
- Culture
  - Nature Connection
Stage:
- Answering the Call

The power of Dyades lies in the time you take to consider (min. 40 minutes), in the clarity of the questions, and in the contemplative repetition (at least three repetitions each person). Find three to five questions: the first one or two help to open up a topic and dive into the knowledge you have. the middle question explores the obstacles. the one or two ending questions help to find possible ways of integration (e.g. the resources you have to overcome the obstacles, … Read more

Defining Your Life Purpose Combining what you love, what you are great at, what you are paid for and what the world needs

Areas of Regeneration:
- Culture
  - Mindfulness & Self Reflection
  - Vision & Purpose
Stage:
- Answering the Call

Many people spend their lives in jobs they don’t like because they need to pay the bills. Then they start saving money to do what they really like after the kids grow up or they retire, so if they do that, it is without a source of income. Likewise, some people are aware of the worlds needs, are socially and environmentally conscious but believe they cannot do anything about it either because they don´t have the skills required or need to pay the bills. Leading a life that is personally … Read more

Connecting With The Entrepreneur Inside Yourself Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made.

Areas of Regeneration:
- Social
  - Leadership & Governance
- Culture
  - Mindfulness & Self Reflection
  - Vision & Purpose
Stage:
- Answering the Call

Finding the motivation is one important step. We can also answer the question of what we want to be an entrepreneur for. Perhaps to unlearn the old and learn about the new; to grow and develop as a person; to build autonomy and spread empowerment; to take responsibilities; to share and share out...there are many reasons. Competences that have been identified as key for entrepreneurship include: Personal competences: self esteem, social and communication skills Entrepreneur … Read more