Important, Challenging, Innovative, Stimulating
Contemporary Movements
There is a "convergence of values and visions among citizen groups the world over. We are witness to the emergence of a new form of global leadership from below, grounded in a love of life and a capacity for deep compassion. It points to a powerful, soulful awakening that is our primary source of hope for the future." David Korten, Saying Yes
Is global peace possible?
If so, we'll have to stop seeking the single true movement and start
focusing on the good that exists in each (we must also be capable of
distinguishing between the creative and the destructive). Here are some
contemporary movements with a particular creative power. Let's join
hands with any and every person or group that has a living sense of
our shared humanity. This is the goal of Humanity
Movement.
Our introductory
meetings include films, brief readings, background information, exercises
and practise of relevant techniques, and resources
about how to learn more or get more involved.
Do you have experience with any of these movements, and would you
like to share your knowledge? Contact us!
Local, Living Economies
The Local, Living Economy movement is a positive, tangible
way to begin to take back control of our economy from the forces of
globalization. These local associations connect entrepreneurs and consumers
who want to encourage businesses that are human-scale, locally-rooted,
and equitably owned.
The New Humanism
A non-ideological, non-partisan movement that is uniting millions
of people in Latin America and Africa. It's practice is based on non-violence,
internal transformation, guided group experiences, and social action.
"Contradictory or unifying actions accumulate within you. If you
repeat your acts of internal unity, nothing can detain you."
Non-Violent Communication
"Nonviolent Communicationsm (NVC) is a process that strengthens
our ability to inspire compassion from others and respond compassionately
to others and ourselves. NVC guides us to reframe how we express ourselves
and how we hear others by focusing our consciousness on what we are
observing, feeling, needing, and requesting. It is a language of empathy
and honesty, and is sometimes described as “the language of the
heart.”
New Paradigm Institute
The old paradigm is in crisis. The ‘Neo-cons’ are
reactionary. The Democrats are conservative. A new Northern industrial
alliance. This historical moment presents a unique opportunity to create
a ‘new paradigm.’
The Earth Charter
The Earth Charter seeks to inspire a sense of global interdependence
and shared responsibility for humanity and nature. It addresses, in
a non-political way, these four areas: I. Respect and care for the community
of life; II. Ecological integrity; III. Social and economic justice;
and IV. Democracy, nonviolence, and peace. (www.earthcharter.org)
Conversation Groups
Click here (Volunteer/ Conversation) for more information,
or to help us develop this project to bring community members together
to discuss important thoughts and feelings. Conversation circles are
a national movement, and include the following organizations: Conversations
Café, Socrates Café, World Café, Center for Nonviolent
Communications, Utne Salons, and others. More
information.
Institute of Noetic Sciences
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