Some choices are “right versus wrong” and most people only take a moment of reflection to come to the proper decision. Some choices are more complex and might be viewed as “right versus right”. From a sustainability perspective, there are six suggested categories, that can help guide our decision making 1. Individual versus community. 2. Global versus local. 3. Law versus truth. 4. Short term versus long term. 5. Toxic versus non toxic. 6. Justice versus mercy . We can also … Read more
Council Listening and speaking from the heart
“The Way of Council” is an ancient, basic, nonhierarchic and powerful technique that helps people to really express what is in their heart and mind. It elicits new insights, creates understanding and helps people to arrive at common decisions. It always consist of, and emerges, when people commit to: ● Speak from the heart ● Listen from the heart ● Share their own stories ● Try to support themselves, the group and a greater good ● are spontaneous ● and confidential Put in simple … Read more
Backcasting From Sustainability Principles Starting out with the end in mind
To plan for success within the boundaries of social, ecological and financial sustainability; to create a future that can actually exist using the 4 principles laid out in The Natural Step Framework.The framework originates from a scientific, peer reviewed approach to achieving consensus on what sustainability actually means in practical terms that allow for planning and measurement of progress. Like a chess player or a chef, we start off with the desired goal in mind and use strategy, … Read more
Peer Up Building a supportive group of path mates that strengthen each other.
Building a group of path mates helps to keep the focus and the joy in your plans and actions. The surplus is “intervision”: together you can reflect, share experiences and give support as needed. Creating selforganised groups of peers, that support each other helps to: ● Keep alignment and focus ● Handle difficulties more easy ● Build and strengthen a network of trust ● See ones own strength when helping other people (“Helping others is a source of strength”) ● Create … Read more
Statement of Intention Clarifying our focus to build support
Practice distilling the essence of our project into a few short sentences and work with a simple template that helps to crystallize our thinking. Develop an ‘elevator pitch’. Find the right name. Clarify the vision and core goals of your project. Think about a logo. References: ● http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/elevatorpitch.htm ● Exercise: Statement of Intention Submitted by Findhorn Foundation … Read more
Interactive Dinner Creating connection in a deep and funny way while having good food
Creating an interactive dinner can be a lot of fun and helps people/participants to get into a deeper and more unusual place with each other but in a scenario we are all comfortable with. Who doesn’t enjoy eating? We can learn a lot about each other on a personal level but also on a thematical issue depending on the questions and tasks you give them. The game can be changed in many different ways use your creativity and adapt to your purpose, situation and size of group. Here we … Read more
Dyade A method of a structured dialogue that helps us to dive deeper and integrate insights
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
Connecting With The Entrepreneur Inside Yourself Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made.
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
Donuimun Eco-Village Common House
- Date: 2 September – 5 November 2017
- Language:
- Korean
- Location: 35-40 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Welcome to the Donuimun Eco-Village Common House, a new place to share and learn, rest and play. An experiment inspired by the Los Angeles Eco-Village at the Seoul Biennale of Architecture & Urbanism. … Read more
Permaculture Design Course, Gaia Ashram, Thailand
- Date: 26 November – 9 December 2017
- Language:
- English
- Location: North-East of Thailand near Nong Khai, Thailand
Gaia Ashram in the North-East of Thailand is organizing a two weeks Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course. Gaia Ashram is a community, sustainable living learning center & a farm founded in 2013 with a vision to create a living & learning space that deepens our connection with nature and learn to work with nature. In this PDC there will be a lot of opportunity for us to connect on a deeper level with nature. … Read more
