Nachrichten, die uns bewegen

Jascha Rohr schlägt vor, Bundestag und Bundesrat eine ­»Bundeswerkstatt« zur Seite zu stellen. Hier würde die ­Zivilgesellschaft zusammen mit der Wissenschaft, der Wirtschaft und der Kunst in transparenten, offenen Prozessen ­Zukunftskonzepte entwickeln. Die Demokratien, in denen wir leben, sind die besten aller bisher verwirklichten politischen Systeme. Dazu stehe ich. Aber sie sind bestimmt nicht der Endpunkt der Geschichte, auch nicht die besten aller denkbaren Systeme, und schon gar nicht scheinen sie mir in der Lage, die drängenden Probleme ... (Mehr lesen...)

This morning is my first time back to the conference since the opening ceremony, my colleague Christine having attended yesterday’s sessions. Stepping into the Hall and taking my seat, I am surrounded by the heightened energy of engaged, animated conversation, a feeling of old friends gathered together. My attention is drawn to five white panels, covered in colourful bits of paper, that are now hanging up around the Hall. For the benefit of those of us who didn’t attend on Sunday, Antonio explains that these are five altars – one each for love, magic, miracles, the future ... (Mehr lesen...)

A conference preparing for a system change for a global culture of peace We think that the needed changes in the world will happen through community models. In these models we test in real life conditions, under different circumstances and scales, solutions in the areas of ecology, economy, spiritual consciousness and social structures. Green Phoenix brings together community practitioners, experts, policy and decision makers, businesses and donors, as well as the general public. Aims: At the surge of a new cycle, a time full of opportunities you are coming: to communicate and connect ... (Mehr lesen...)

I wasn’t familiar with the concept of co-creation with nature when I arrived at Findhorn a few years ago. I wonder how many first time visitors are? It is one of the gifts of being here that each one of us opens to new possibilities, exploring our unique expression in the world. In the early days of the community, growing vegetables was vital for Peter and Eileen Caddy and their friend Dorothy Maclean to survive on a very low income and feed a growing family. Their remarkable success in poor soil and cold climate drew attention to this remote area of Scotland, and over the years the ... (Mehr lesen...)

Sitting here waiting for this morning’s session to begin, I realise we are at the halfway point in the conference week. It’s been a sumptuous feast so far, with today promising to hold more delicious morsels to add to the table of magic and miracles being created with love. One of the things bringing forth my joy as I attend this conference is the many moments of laughter we have shared together thus far, beginning with Michael and Antonio’s ‘magic act’ during the opening ceremony. A sketch to introduce our next speaker, in which Beverly A’Court and ... (Mehr lesen...)

Um sein Brot nicht zu verlieren in den Zeiten zunehmender Unterdrückung beschließt mancher, die Wahrheit über die Verbrechen des Regimes bei der Aufrechterhaltung der Ausbeutung nicht mehr zu sagen, aber auch die Lügen des Regimes nicht zu verbreiten, also zwar nicht zu enthüllen, aber auch nichts zu beschönigen. Der so Vorgehende scheint nur von neuem [...]

We entered into the richness of the final day with a few moments of silence. Becky and Niko, young musicians in the community, then performed a beautiful rendition of I Dreamed a Dream by The New Troubadours, a group formed here by David Spangler in the early 70s. Niko played the wooden flute while Becky strummed the ukulele and sang the lyrics that reached out to us all, “Where the trees stand in silence yet singing their song… I know what a wonderful world it will be, when we each learn the part that we play.” The song was greeted with delight, before Dorothy Maclean ... (Mehr lesen...)

If I had nowhere to go in the world, I would come to Ojai. I would sit under an orange tree; it would be shade for me from the sun, and I could live on the fruit.Philosopher J Krishnamurti Photo: Caitlin Petersen www.caitlinjeanphoto.com The Network of Light felt more like a concept than a reality for me until I reached the sundrenched and picture-perfect valley of Ojai nestling between orchards, hills and mountains in Southern California. The tranquil town of Ojai — pronounced Oh-Hi — is home to around 8,000 souls but has been a mecca for spirituality for much of the past ... (Mehr lesen...)

“Für ihn muss aus dem kritischen Denken der einzelnen eine soziale Bewegung entstehen, welche dann die Wachstumskritik umsetzen kann. Damit wird klar, dass jeder einzelne gleichzeitig auch Teil des Problems ist. Den Anfang des Umdenkens muss jeder selbst machen. ” Nett geschrieben, aber eben genauso allgemein gehalten wie der größte Teil von Welzers Vortrag. Außerdem hört Welzer sich gerne reden und ist eitel, das sollte bei der Analyse nicht hinten runterfallen. Bezeichnend war doch sein Abgang: Er verkürzte die ohnehin kurze Diskussionszeit ... (Mehr lesen...)

Entering the historic Chalice Well gardens I immediately feel a great peace come over me and know this is an appropriate starting point for my walk from Glastonbury to the Isle of Iona. I’ve begun the day early with a hike to the top of the Tor that is the most prominent landmark for many miles around, allowing myself quiet time for reflection on the journey ahead while enjoying panoramic views over the picturesque market town of Glastonbury and patchwork quilt of farmlands stretching in every direction. This is rural England at its most picturesque. On a visit to the Tor the ... (Mehr lesen...)