Community

On my 50th birthday I invited friends and family on an outdoor-open-space. I gave the honour to my parents to set the theme on which people could post their burning questions. "Education." was the most important issue for them, even in their old ages. While the 'personal' questions were very diverse; we had 10 conversations at 5 different 'open-fire-places'; which resulted in an harvest of.. a very amicable festivity in the evening.

You can find an impression + questions (in Dutch) on:

http://picasaweb.google.be/Buiten8kans/50?authkey=ruj1_NB_VNA#

This birth-day open-space/World café didn't stay unnoticed.  read more »

First day, afternoon: Becoming community

We went into Open Space with the questions: What do you need to feel at home here? What do we need to make this our home this week? Sessions were posted from preparing the kitchen work, to help restore the road, to walking to the beach while exploring interesting conversation topics...

Maria said that people are 'ready to start' and I learned that the original meaning of Community in Greek means: to be in unity while in action. I love this so much! This is really our learning edge, how to be aligned with oneself and also - at the same time - aligned with the rhythm of the group and the wave beneath the waves... Good learning seems to be going on...

Axladtisa - Today was our first preparation day for the intergeneration gathering. A day of physical preparation and also process design. Before it became too hot, we all arranged different practical jobs: fixed a shower on the camping ground, cleaned and fixed the eco-toilets, arranged a space for 'stuff' of alsmost 30 people, worked on the damaged road, made some food... Thisi took us to lunch and then to the beach. After some swiming and play we gathered in the local taverna - with beer or wine - and looked at the design of the five days.  read more »