My Writings. My Thoughts.
I Am the Gift
// September 25th, 2009 // Comments Off // Uncategorized
A generous surprise
the Great Mystery
is unwrapped and exchanged
thru a sacred vessel:
the human on an Earthwalk
gives and receives with
every breath: the Beloved.
In awe of the miracle
of interbeingness —
joy is flowing, owned by noOne
but shared by all.
Beyond understanding
grace undresses -
in allways, always the glorious
revelation of Truth.
This precious Gift of Life,
the present of presence
the miracle: I am.
For in the dance of duality
it appears that
I give and receive,
yet all the while
I am
The Gift.
Maestro Conference
// August 28th, 2009 // Comments Off // Uncategorized
People around the globe are finding creative ways to offer their gifts to contribute to positive transformation on our planet. The culminating multi-faceted crisis of separation is fueling a transformation of the way we care for the earth and each other in a sacred way.
A key tool for me, and many others, is MaestroConference — now officially out of beta. Using this technology I am creating groups calls that are intimate, because of the small break-out groups feature of Maestro, that enables people to share their personal stories, and feel heard and “seen”, even virtually.
Intimate Economy
// July 15th, 2009 // Comments Off // Uncategorized
The design of money and the concept of time are primary organizing principles of society. Individual understanding and collective agreements regarding these methods of coordination are the material of social order. Indeed, human energy is harnessed and directed through the circulation of money and the synchronization of time.
I see a radically different economy emerging, one informed by indigenous cultures’ conceptions of time and money, woven on the loom of a more intimate society. This transformation includes healing the suffering that has come from identifying with a painful separation, the mythical fall from Eden. Author Charles Eisenstein also believes a more beautiful world is possible, as described in his book The Ascent of Humanity: The Age of Separation, the Age of Reunion, and the Convergence of Crises That Is Birthing the Transition (full text is available at http://www.ascentofhumanity.com). He paints an eloquent portrait of civilization through a unique lens, the evolution of the sense of self. Eisenstein’s work explores separation, “its origins, its evolution, its ideology, its effects, its consummation and resolution, and its cosmic purpose.” He provides many perspectives from which to view this profound evolution, including science, language, philosophy, and economics.
A bold shift into honoring the sacred feminine may ignite a more intimate economy. This feminine way of fostering and giving rather than prizing and taking is rooted in trust, generosity, and gratitude. Complementary currency systems are emerging around the world, and they encourage these qualities in their design. When individuals cultivate and share their unique gifts, the collective becomes stronger and healthier. From an authentic expression of vulnerability and passion individuals celebrate both their unity and their uniqueness. Human capacity is revealed in the exploration, awakening, and expression of the life that we are. This is how we begin to embrace an intimate economy.
Receiving the Gift of Change
// June 12th, 2009 // Comments Off // Uncategorized
Read my recent Sentient Times article. It is an exploration into the essential elements of resilience with evolutionary strategist Shiloh Boss revealed an inspiring perspective on these times of transition—people across the country are studying and organizing around resilience and discovering how to cultivate it both on a personal level as well in their communities.
Vermont event – June 8
// May 28th, 2009 // Comments Off // Uncategorized
Vermont, my home state, has a blossoming localization movement. Come join us for this special evening that will feature two innovative exchange projects:
The Vermont Sustainable Exchange (http://www.changethemarket.
The Onion River Exchange (http://www.orexchange.org)
Money Metamorphosis: The Evolution of Exchange
Interactive exploration of money and resilience with author and economist Crystal Arnold
Monday June 8, 2009 from 7-9 pm
At the Montpelier Unitarian Church 130 Main St (enter School St. side)
$15 + Gift suggested (give generously)
The Evolution of Exchange
// May 28th, 2009 // Comments Off // Uncategorized
People around the country are choosing a more intimate economy. As centralized systems become more fragile, communities are creating local supply networks. Imagine a world of sufficiency where needs are met through a web of local relationships, where meaningful exchanges circulate goods and services independent of the availability of national dollars. Complementary currencies are powerful tools that can create economic resilience. A resilient system is able to adapt and absorb disturbances, responding with flexibility to external shocks. This concept of resilience shifts attention away from growth and efficiency to interdependence and diversity.
Local exchange systems provide an opportunity to continue trading even when access to national dollars and bank credit are limited. Money is a symbol of exchange that carries value through agreement only, and creates relationship through circulation. As “complementary” these currencies do not replace the national dollar, but are traded simultaneously, fulfilling a different purpose.
With curiosity, one can look deeply at their own relationship with money and the changes happening. Becoming more conscious about the ways we are being is an important part of the global transition happening. We can first embrace change and then recognize that we really need each other. Culturally, this may be one of the biggest boundaries we have against putting up a generative response. Baby boomers grew up in a world that rewarded independence and discouraged vulnerability. The economic changes are catalyzing many to awaken to the interdependent web of relationships that sustain life.
True Value
// March 27th, 2009 // Comments Off // Uncategorized
“The key is to find ways to release the energy of people in place. The only truly unlimited and untapped resource left in a world of increasing scarcity is the infinite creativity of the human imagination.”
- Spencer Beebe – Natural Competitive Advantage of BioRegions
