You are invited to participate in a potentially radical, transformational, exciting and fun experiment in social sustainability.
This is intended to be a research-oriented, experimental and experiential group on (re-)creating social sustainability. The “subjects” of the experiments will be ourselves, and, starting from the premise that we are all products of our culture(s), we’ll be exploring the culture within and without us, complete with taboos and shadows.
**The devastation of the outer environment and the devastation of the inner environment
are two sides of the same overall illness that can only be overcome by looking at both
sides together.**
Influences on our explorations will come from sources such as Deep Ecology, Quantum Physics/Chaos Theory, Systems Theory, Re-wilding/Wilderness Awareness, Permaculture, “Quantum” Psychology, and, at least in the beginning, some of the social exploration undertaken by the communities of ZEGG (zegg.de) and Tamera (tamera.org). This is not a group that “knows”, but rather one willing to play and discover. Everyone’s ideas, skills, facilitation and leadership (along these themes) will be welcome.
**If the parameters in a complex life-system can be adjusted, then the opportunity arises for a change within the whole system**
This invitation is for folks dedicated to social change on all levels, including (but not limited to) folks in the permaculture, intentional community, and re-wilding communities of Portland. Please note, this is not a theory-only group—please have some sense of adventure in regards to exploring yourself—we’ll be taking a deep look at our taboos, both personal and social. If you have any questions, please email teryani AT welcomehome DOT org.
First meeting will be Thursday, April 3rd in NW Portland. There is no charge for this study group, but please RSVP. Location TBA when you RSVP. More information will be available on the web soon.
This is intended to be a research-oriented, experimental and experiential group on (re-)creating social sustainability. The “subjects” of the experiments will be ourselves, and, starting from the premise that we are all products of our culture(s), we’ll be exploring the culture within and without us, complete with taboos and shadows.
**The devastation of the outer environment and the devastation of the inner environment
are two sides of the same overall illness that can only be overcome by looking at both
sides together.**
Influences on our explorations will come from sources such as Deep Ecology, Quantum Physics/Chaos Theory, Systems Theory, Re-wilding/Wilderness Awareness, Permaculture, “Quantum” Psychology, and, at least in the beginning, some of the social exploration undertaken by the communities of ZEGG (zegg.de) and Tamera (tamera.org). This is not a group that “knows”, but rather one willing to play and discover. Everyone’s ideas, skills, facilitation and leadership (along these themes) will be welcome.
**If the parameters in a complex life-system can be adjusted, then the opportunity arises for a change within the whole system**
This invitation is for folks dedicated to social change on all levels, including (but not limited to) folks in the permaculture, intentional community, and re-wilding communities of Portland. Please note, this is not a theory-only group—please have some sense of adventure in regards to exploring yourself—we’ll be taking a deep look at our taboos, both personal and social. If you have any questions, please email teryani AT welcomehome DOT org.
First meeting will be Thursday, April 3rd in NW Portland. There is no charge for this study group, but please RSVP. Location TBA when you RSVP. More information will be available on the web soon.
