Perspective, Collectivism, Culture, Community
3 Things to Consider
# 1 Anything more than the truth would be too much.
Robert Frost, Poet.
# 2 Claire Vanderplank on the need for collectivism in society.
What we’re missing is society is the ability for having very highly evolved culture that reinforces out processes, laws and protocols. One that encourages acting for the collective. We can’t design our culture - it’s emergent.
Claire Vanderplank, Partnering with Nature. July Attendee, You CAN ask that!
# 3 Anthony James on the power of community participating civically.
There is a beauty and power in reconnection as community. It can be visceral. When there is participation for a greater purpose in society, when we are manifesting what we want in our communities, taking on responsibilities, there's real power in that.
Anthony James, Systems Thinker, RegenNarration Podcast Host, July Guest, You CAN ask that!
2 Thoughts from me
# 1 Greater perspective includes more than you. It includes us.
# 2 Serving is the great gift of life.
The graceful act of helping evokes a spectacular reciprocity in the eco-system around us.
Every contribution energises humanity, from the tiniest gestures of intent to mammoth acts of service. Heartful, generous acts link us together.
1 Small cIVIC mINDED Act
Little
by
little,
a little
becomes
a lot.
Tanzanian Proverb
We invite our community to consider what one small thing that they could do to make a change in someones life or in their immediate environment in the next week.
Try this:
This is an invitation to get connected to where your food comes from. Next time you're shopping - pay attention to where it's grown and by who.
Your choice! Remember, every small thing adds up.
Djinang. (Noongar language - to look.)
Til Next time,
Suzanne Waldron,
Behavioural Facilitator, Interviewer & Curator. Also, loving travelling again right now.
Let's create a fairer society together.
Through conversations. And, if you're keen, one small civic minded act at a time.
P.S. Have a look at this.
P.P.S. Mark Pollock. This legend is our August You CAN Ask that! guest. OMG are we just a wee bit, honoured, beside ourselves, delira and excira (hope I'm using the Irish slang correctly and not looking like an eejit) ... get on the waiting list here.
(Acknowledgement to Jaymelee who helps with this piece every month. And Rhys Paddick for Noongar Language translation.)