Programme Overview
In this time of global unraveling, millions are losing hope that a regenerative, meaningful and just future is even possible. But those of us connected to GEN not only know a better future is possible, we’re living it now! Developing and sharing our personal narratives of living from a place of love can inspire others to help manifest this (re)emerging story of our being in community with each other and all life.
Course Description
This 6-session, weekly journey navigates a path for those curious about the art and practice of storytelling. Through guided exercises, participants will be supported to delve into, craft, and share meaningful personal stories within an intimate cohort of peer storytellers.
In this time of global unraveling, millions are losing hope that a regenerative, meaningful and just future is even possible. But those of us connected to regenerative communities and initiatives not only know a better future is possible—we’re living it now! Developing and sharing our personal narratives of living well and lightly with passion and purpose can inspire others to help manifest this (re)emerging story of our being in community with each other and all life.
Gaia Awakening – Daniel’s vision for a more beautiful world
So, what’s your story?
From the past…
- What is something you wish everyone knew about your life or community? Why?
- How did you find your passion or purpose? Why is it so meaningful to you?
- How have you struggled with bringing your vision into reality?
- How has living in community transformed you, surprised you, or challenged you?
Daniel’s Digital Story about “finding community”
Or the future…
- What is your most hopeful, yet realistic vision for the next 20-50 years?
- Who will we need to be in these times? As individuals, communities, and humanity?
- How will we get from here to there?
- What insights might help us along the way?
Daniel’s Digital Story “from the future”
This course is for anyone who…
- is curious about the art and practice of storytelling
- wants to delve into, craft, and share meaningful personal stories
- values working with an intimate cohort of peer storytellers
- understands the power of storytelling and wants to become a better storyteller
- is comfortable with Zoom and working on a computer
Course Objectives
Through six 2-hour sessions, we will:
- Create a safe online community to support our story crafting and sharing
- Learn about why stories are so important in this time of transition
- Explore what makes a great story that can impact others and the world
- Develop, revise, and share a meaningful personal story
- Learn how to record and edit audio/video using the platform WeVideo
- Craft our “digital stories” with narration, images/video, and music
- Share our stories with each other and (optionally) the world!
Course Outline
(Updated 6-week outline to be appended once provided)
- Block A: Welcome and personal Introductions, Intentions, Agreements
- Block B: Overview, Themes, Free Writing, 1st Story Circle Breakouts
- Homework: Outline a story to share, Review Guides
- Block A: Your ideal community and the Great Turning
- Block B: 2nd Story Circle: Breakouts with Feedback, Harvest
- Homework: Revise Script; Collect/Create Images
- Block A: What Time is It and how did we get here?
- Block B: Intro to WeVideo, Audio Recording; 3rd Story Circle
- Homework: Finalize Script; Record Story; Rough Cut Video
- Block A: Where are we now and where are going?
- Block B: Advanced Editing, Workshop 2-3 Stories
- Homework: Continue Editing Video
- Block A: What is an ecovillage?
- Block B: Advanced Editing Continued, Workshop 2-3 Stories
- Homework: Final Cut Video
- Block A: Screening of Final Stories
- Block B: Gratitude Circle
- Homework: Course Evaluation and Release Form
Course Facilitator
Daniel Greenberg, Ph.D.
Daniel has been involved in the ecovillage movement since 1988 when he pursued his doctoral thesis on “growing up in communes.” He then spent a year at Findhorn in northern Scotland, where he was inspired to found the non-profit Living Routes, which partnered with the University of Massachusetts to run study abroad programs based in ecovillages around the world.
Over the years, Daniel co-founded Gaia Education, served as President of the Global Ecovillage Network (2015–2019), was Director of Education at the Findhorn Foundation (2022–2023), and now co-directs the Foundation for Intentional Community.
This course arises from his passion to bring forth stories that can help put “flesh on the bones” of a more regenerative and peaceful world.
