Shaking Grounds
Coy and Dan are not alone in their visions of future group ad-ventures. A serendipitous meeting of 10 beautiful minds here in Eugene simultaneously wished bon voyage to Brent y yo as we venture south and allowed for a much needed Waking Ground catharsis. It also brought two new bright souls into this family-in-process: Welcome Bodhi and Katie.
Here is my interpretation of the happenings:
- We are not interested in being part of Camp I am next year. Too much politics. Before we open our group's edges we must establish our core. Our first priority is figuring out who we are. Our feelings were reinforced by the catalyst call, the fourth, from Clif (We owe $33 to settle up on the truck). We do however, want to camp near Camp I am next year, along with Heebee's, Swingers and Snuggletown
- We are interested in Coy's ideas of being more self-sufficient. Unfortunately, most of us do not have our own gypsy caravans (despite the apparent universal desire within our group to be a gypsy). However, small groups are valuable, not just for possible camping logistics such as food, water and private shelter, but within the planning stages as well. This brings us to PODS.
- Pods are small groups of people who can organize themselves whenever and however but share the knowledge of the groups CORE VALUES and are able to make group decisions that do not necessitate full group consensus. They are also responsible for jump-starting their visions into reality, if they so desire. This may simply entail communicating vital Pod information to the larger group.
- CORE VALUES are on the agenda of upcoming PODDINGS. Some topics we began exploring are:
* minimizing our dependence on material stuff
* creating thoughtful, intentional group space
* encouraging creative expression
* making decisions by consensus
* consciously deconstructing power structures and hierarchies
As a good friend explained to me: Our group's CORE VALUES should be the filter that all ideas and people run through to make sure they belong within its perimeter. They are the beginning of our Identity. CORE VALUES make up the umbrella that encompasses all the little pods and the little fishies swimmin' around doing their thing. They unite us and protect us, allow us to function safely, freely and more fully.
- Other ideas got people excited:
* constructing a stage for performers in our group to do their thing, to entice people into our space, to provide us with regular entertainment and to make our space run off creativity and self-expression rather than addiction or material trade.
* Having a General Store. Building shelves for people to put their excess stuff and for other people to come and take what they need. Virtually hand's free service with the potential to help a lot of people.
* Hosting art workshops, building mazes, Having RECESS everyday.
Energy grew like yeast in warm water and we talked well into the night. It made this disillusioned Burner believe again.
Coy, there should be some money coming your way soon. Please repost your address so we know where to send you what we can.
If anyone wants to pitch in on the $33 you can go ahead and give me 1/25th of that the next time you see me (or better yet buy my a cup of coffee cuz chances are that's where its going anyway). Its worth it to me to send the check so I don't have to keep avoiding Clif's calls. I declare it my last act as treasurer.
Yoko, Good luck in your concert tomorrow. I am sorry to miss it.
I love you all
Helen/Maven
Here is my interpretation of the happenings:
- We are not interested in being part of Camp I am next year. Too much politics. Before we open our group's edges we must establish our core. Our first priority is figuring out who we are. Our feelings were reinforced by the catalyst call, the fourth, from Clif (We owe $33 to settle up on the truck). We do however, want to camp near Camp I am next year, along with Heebee's, Swingers and Snuggletown
- We are interested in Coy's ideas of being more self-sufficient. Unfortunately, most of us do not have our own gypsy caravans (despite the apparent universal desire within our group to be a gypsy). However, small groups are valuable, not just for possible camping logistics such as food, water and private shelter, but within the planning stages as well. This brings us to PODS.
- Pods are small groups of people who can organize themselves whenever and however but share the knowledge of the groups CORE VALUES and are able to make group decisions that do not necessitate full group consensus. They are also responsible for jump-starting their visions into reality, if they so desire. This may simply entail communicating vital Pod information to the larger group.
- CORE VALUES are on the agenda of upcoming PODDINGS. Some topics we began exploring are:
* minimizing our dependence on material stuff
* creating thoughtful, intentional group space
* encouraging creative expression
* making decisions by consensus
* consciously deconstructing power structures and hierarchies
As a good friend explained to me: Our group's CORE VALUES should be the filter that all ideas and people run through to make sure they belong within its perimeter. They are the beginning of our Identity. CORE VALUES make up the umbrella that encompasses all the little pods and the little fishies swimmin' around doing their thing. They unite us and protect us, allow us to function safely, freely and more fully.
- Other ideas got people excited:
* constructing a stage for performers in our group to do their thing, to entice people into our space, to provide us with regular entertainment and to make our space run off creativity and self-expression rather than addiction or material trade.
* Having a General Store. Building shelves for people to put their excess stuff and for other people to come and take what they need. Virtually hand's free service with the potential to help a lot of people.
* Hosting art workshops, building mazes, Having RECESS everyday.
Energy grew like yeast in warm water and we talked well into the night. It made this disillusioned Burner believe again.
Coy, there should be some money coming your way soon. Please repost your address so we know where to send you what we can.
If anyone wants to pitch in on the $33 you can go ahead and give me 1/25th of that the next time you see me (or better yet buy my a cup of coffee cuz chances are that's where its going anyway). Its worth it to me to send the check so I don't have to keep avoiding Clif's calls. I declare it my last act as treasurer.
Yoko, Good luck in your concert tomorrow. I am sorry to miss it.
I love you all
Helen/Maven
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