Haha money sure does talk! And I love how you are wielding it to make good in the world - bravvo!! I'll respond again on this, but I've really enjoyed reading your thoughts, and even got into some of your old Cosmic Fuel Pump videos - yaaas!! So many *vibes* with you, Sue!!
I've got a strong case to make for what we-the-people can do - it's what you've already been doing - bringing together those around you in community. The BIG question: what are the barriers that hold folks back from doing this today in their neighborhoods? Time/Money. Third spaces. And, there's the question of what we do when you finally do get people together - preach?? Nope, not gonna open minds that way.
Our project is Village (www.VillageCo.org) - all-volunteer non-profit approach to localized community without the agendas or doctrine. Its not solving the problems directly, it's just taking a massive NEXT STEP - bringing folks in all their differences, TOGETHER.
And, I realize this is not quite what you have been writing about, Suzanne. While I'm like 110% on board with your vision (wisdom councils & coalitions), I think that before we sell folks on that, we first need to get to know them. And they need to get to know you. It's how this all works, changing minds is relational work.
I'd use that $50k to launch a non-partisan, no-agenda movement for local connection and community - a truly we-the-people movement - and break down those barriers between us. If we were to accomplish that, we'd then have a powerful platform to start talking about collective action and change.
Hi Sue, wow, what a way to move energy! I am very curious and current exploring ways in which to "plug" deep, embodied female based wisdom into the current mechanistic world view. I've got plenty of ideas. Some I am already working on but curious if there is space to co-create. I am aware that you are of a different generation to mine and what you currently model is very much the matriarch role, which is fundamental to culture. So, I would be super keen to dream up co-creation. How would my knowing be in service to your knowing and of others. Here in this space and in other places such as this. I, like you, want to devote my life to supporting this transition our world seems to be inviting in.
Wonderful to see how Suzanne has delivered the impetus, to grow the connecting fibres, to inspire us all. Time for another restack, methinks. Peace, Maurice
I would include the collective of edutainers I'm in cooperation with in the use and those funds (www.CosmicLabyrinth.world)
I'm hypothesizing that our first use of these FUNd$ would be to create the pronoaic Augmented Gaming Platform we have been designing which can engage and incentivize GenZ and the inner child in all of us adults to be more proactive/hopeful by participating in more grassroots community service, ecorestoration projects, food justice projects, and becoming more civically literate and engaged in local/neighborhood civic engagement/decision making.
One of our team members, Charlie Trinh, who is now a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and a medical astrologer, is a seasoned game developer (worked for Disney for over 5 years developing their games). We also have a brilliant collective of farmers, teachers, healers, yogis and community activists.
That's all I need...plus, I'll check out that link. I'll give it my best shot. Lot's a miracle-making going on here, so I'll dig up something respectable...not about me but about US...and how we can all create everyday miracles that lead to huge ones...proven. Thanks for what you're doing...always. Dk
Aloha! My name is Sandra and I am apart of the Cosmic Labyrinth(http://www.CosmicLabyrinth.world). It’s wonderful to read all these comments. What excites me about the vision Indy shared, as a dream architect, is building a virtual bridge that leads straight into the heart of the communities. Using the technology available to weave and promote empowered resilience as Diana said. I’m grateful for heart centered investors like yourself Suzanne for funding these essential impact movements. “Coming up with ideas to save the world” surely is ambitious as much as gamifying it is :) but I believe it starts and ends with us. Having an aligned team is that is embodying the change we want to see in the world is the catalyst that is called for at this time. I appreciate you taking the time to read and respond to all the messages. Reading your blog I kept feeling a sense of legacy and I’m curious… what is the legacy you’re wanting to leave behind?
Glad it is working. Money used in the right way, that's for sure. That's how we get a different world by 2050. Although you are thinking of increasing the reward for a further competition, it would be better if it was sustainable and your funds multiply in the process of increasing ideation and actual social validation. Be well!
I'm trying to submit my essay, but could not get past the spam check. I can't find "Saving The World" in order to get the first word...or the "Post Content" field.
I've done the deed, and written my essay. Not certain which is more effective...posting below in the "Start Writing" box, or going to the link and posting it there. I'm eager to get it in by the deadline, prize or no prize, because it's really about US...and how we can get to that point you've posted. To me, THAT'S the prize. Thanks for creating this opportunity for all of us.
Well, um, you have answered my question. I spent a lot of time over the weekend trying to fit what I thought I should write into this endeavor until I finally threw it all out and wrote from my heart what felt the most real and authentic thing I could write. I'll give it a day or so to percolate, so to speak, and will submit the final version soon. Prize or no prize, I think it will suffice to inspire and motivate dynamic thinking and dialog.
Meanwhile, I am convinced as the die-hard, eternal optimist that I am, that we can and we will find a number of ways to get through and beyond the chaos and insanities of present times, and am eager to be part of the national...even global...dialog that will get us from here to there...which is the title of my essay. This effort of yours is genius-level inspiration, which does not surprise me at all. More than "genius," it is deeply heartfelt and compelling, and should create the Ripple Effect that Leo Buscaglia wrote about and spoke at length about decades ago, and dedicated his professional life to accomplishing. Your Ripple Effect with this stands a good chance of being a sea change and even tidal lift to humanity. BRAVO!!
It's helpful to know how you feel on reading what I have said, as it clearly didn't answer what you had in mind when you said, "If it changes behaviour then I want to know about it." If you want to know how it works, it's explained in the 'casebook' of 15 stories of changed lives and communities, in which Marian tells the story of change, and I then give an explanatory account of how and why that happened after learning to see emotions in different situation within this new mental framework. It's called, Emotional Logic: Harnessing your emotions into inner strength. Hammersmith Health Books, 2021. I would be interested to know (all in good time!) if you think my essay answers what you have in mind. It's about getting the inner strength of personal values out there effectively. Thanks for taking the time to respond like this, by the way.
I have the advantage of seeing USA from 'beyond the pond', being near Plymouth, UK. Having worked with my American friends in Oregon and further south for a few years, I hear you, Suzanne, when you say you have an outer action focus that you recognise could be strengthened by improved inner resources. My experience has been that many of my American colleagues have not recognised that emotions are the social messaging of our PERSONAL VALUES in nonverbal language - facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and subtle pheromone chemicals released in perspiration. All these communicate basic dispositions to react to protect those hidden values. What people around the world mostly do not naturally do is NAME those values so they can talk constructively about them. It is being able to do that which will change the world. Rather than just clash nonverbally with emotively driven behaviour, missiles, guns and legal conflicts, knowing the Emotional Logic of healthy social adjustment can work through the effective communications in any and every external system that is set up among communities. People would get to the point much more quickly, and value each other's differences much more deeply, when they learn how to activate their inner Emotional Logic in their daily conversation. It's already gone international... elcentre.org
Haha money sure does talk! And I love how you are wielding it to make good in the world - bravvo!! I'll respond again on this, but I've really enjoyed reading your thoughts, and even got into some of your old Cosmic Fuel Pump videos - yaaas!! So many *vibes* with you, Sue!!
I've got a strong case to make for what we-the-people can do - it's what you've already been doing - bringing together those around you in community. The BIG question: what are the barriers that hold folks back from doing this today in their neighborhoods? Time/Money. Third spaces. And, there's the question of what we do when you finally do get people together - preach?? Nope, not gonna open minds that way.
Our project is Village (www.VillageCo.org) - all-volunteer non-profit approach to localized community without the agendas or doctrine. Its not solving the problems directly, it's just taking a massive NEXT STEP - bringing folks in all their differences, TOGETHER.
And, I realize this is not quite what you have been writing about, Suzanne. While I'm like 110% on board with your vision (wisdom councils & coalitions), I think that before we sell folks on that, we first need to get to know them. And they need to get to know you. It's how this all works, changing minds is relational work.
I'd use that $50k to launch a non-partisan, no-agenda movement for local connection and community - a truly we-the-people movement - and break down those barriers between us. If we were to accomplish that, we'd then have a powerful platform to start talking about collective action and change.
Thanks for all you do Sue!!! Yay!!!
Hi Sue, wow, what a way to move energy! I am very curious and current exploring ways in which to "plug" deep, embodied female based wisdom into the current mechanistic world view. I've got plenty of ideas. Some I am already working on but curious if there is space to co-create. I am aware that you are of a different generation to mine and what you currently model is very much the matriarch role, which is fundamental to culture. So, I would be super keen to dream up co-creation. How would my knowing be in service to your knowing and of others. Here in this space and in other places such as this. I, like you, want to devote my life to supporting this transition our world seems to be inviting in.
Wonderful to see how Suzanne has delivered the impetus, to grow the connecting fibres, to inspire us all. Time for another restack, methinks. Peace, Maurice
I would include the collective of edutainers I'm in cooperation with in the use and those funds (www.CosmicLabyrinth.world)
I'm hypothesizing that our first use of these FUNd$ would be to create the pronoaic Augmented Gaming Platform we have been designing which can engage and incentivize GenZ and the inner child in all of us adults to be more proactive/hopeful by participating in more grassroots community service, ecorestoration projects, food justice projects, and becoming more civically literate and engaged in local/neighborhood civic engagement/decision making.
One of our team members, Charlie Trinh, who is now a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and a medical astrologer, is a seasoned game developer (worked for Disney for over 5 years developing their games). We also have a brilliant collective of farmers, teachers, healers, yogis and community activists.
That's all I need...plus, I'll check out that link. I'll give it my best shot. Lot's a miracle-making going on here, so I'll dig up something respectable...not about me but about US...and how we can all create everyday miracles that lead to huge ones...proven. Thanks for what you're doing...always. Dk
Aloha! My name is Sandra and I am apart of the Cosmic Labyrinth(http://www.CosmicLabyrinth.world). It’s wonderful to read all these comments. What excites me about the vision Indy shared, as a dream architect, is building a virtual bridge that leads straight into the heart of the communities. Using the technology available to weave and promote empowered resilience as Diana said. I’m grateful for heart centered investors like yourself Suzanne for funding these essential impact movements. “Coming up with ideas to save the world” surely is ambitious as much as gamifying it is :) but I believe it starts and ends with us. Having an aligned team is that is embodying the change we want to see in the world is the catalyst that is called for at this time. I appreciate you taking the time to read and respond to all the messages. Reading your blog I kept feeling a sense of legacy and I’m curious… what is the legacy you’re wanting to leave behind?
Glad it is working. Money used in the right way, that's for sure. That's how we get a different world by 2050. Although you are thinking of increasing the reward for a further competition, it would be better if it was sustainable and your funds multiply in the process of increasing ideation and actual social validation. Be well!
Where do I find "Saving The World," if you please? I can't get past the spam check.
I'm trying to submit my essay, but could not get past the spam check. I can't find "Saving The World" in order to get the first word...or the "Post Content" field.
I've done the deed, and written my essay. Not certain which is more effective...posting below in the "Start Writing" box, or going to the link and posting it there. I'm eager to get it in by the deadline, prize or no prize, because it's really about US...and how we can get to that point you've posted. To me, THAT'S the prize. Thanks for creating this opportunity for all of us.
Agreed. “Could” works better. 🤠
Well, um, you have answered my question. I spent a lot of time over the weekend trying to fit what I thought I should write into this endeavor until I finally threw it all out and wrote from my heart what felt the most real and authentic thing I could write. I'll give it a day or so to percolate, so to speak, and will submit the final version soon. Prize or no prize, I think it will suffice to inspire and motivate dynamic thinking and dialog.
Meanwhile, I am convinced as the die-hard, eternal optimist that I am, that we can and we will find a number of ways to get through and beyond the chaos and insanities of present times, and am eager to be part of the national...even global...dialog that will get us from here to there...which is the title of my essay. This effort of yours is genius-level inspiration, which does not surprise me at all. More than "genius," it is deeply heartfelt and compelling, and should create the Ripple Effect that Leo Buscaglia wrote about and spoke at length about decades ago, and dedicated his professional life to accomplishing. Your Ripple Effect with this stands a good chance of being a sea change and even tidal lift to humanity. BRAVO!!
It's helpful to know how you feel on reading what I have said, as it clearly didn't answer what you had in mind when you said, "If it changes behaviour then I want to know about it." If you want to know how it works, it's explained in the 'casebook' of 15 stories of changed lives and communities, in which Marian tells the story of change, and I then give an explanatory account of how and why that happened after learning to see emotions in different situation within this new mental framework. It's called, Emotional Logic: Harnessing your emotions into inner strength. Hammersmith Health Books, 2021. I would be interested to know (all in good time!) if you think my essay answers what you have in mind. It's about getting the inner strength of personal values out there effectively. Thanks for taking the time to respond like this, by the way.
I have the advantage of seeing USA from 'beyond the pond', being near Plymouth, UK. Having worked with my American friends in Oregon and further south for a few years, I hear you, Suzanne, when you say you have an outer action focus that you recognise could be strengthened by improved inner resources. My experience has been that many of my American colleagues have not recognised that emotions are the social messaging of our PERSONAL VALUES in nonverbal language - facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and subtle pheromone chemicals released in perspiration. All these communicate basic dispositions to react to protect those hidden values. What people around the world mostly do not naturally do is NAME those values so they can talk constructively about them. It is being able to do that which will change the world. Rather than just clash nonverbally with emotively driven behaviour, missiles, guns and legal conflicts, knowing the Emotional Logic of healthy social adjustment can work through the effective communications in any and every external system that is set up among communities. People would get to the point much more quickly, and value each other's differences much more deeply, when they learn how to activate their inner Emotional Logic in their daily conversation. It's already gone international... elcentre.org
Hi Jason, happy to chat in writing about any of this, but sadly my hearing is too poor for vids or phone calls. You have my E address. Peace, Maurice
Sorry...but quick question so I don't have to scroll around for the guidelines: Limit on words/pages, please...?