Lael Belove: Whole-Self Donation
Gus Frederick: Global Meditation & Prayer
Sarah van Gelder: Call for Submissions
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From: Lael Belove <laelgb@mail.idt.net>, Whole-Self Institute
Subject: Whole-Self donation
Maria Lee and Lael Belove of the Whole-Self Institute will donate 5%
(five percent) of any client fees to the New Civilization Network in the
name of the person who mentions that they are associated with the New
Civilization Network. This is our gift of gratitude for the generous and
visionary work of all those who have created and continue to support New
Civilization. Happy New Year everyone.
http://www.newciv.org/wholeself/
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From: Gus Frederick <rfrederi@teleport.com>
Subject: Global Meditation & Prayer
23 January, 1997 - 17:30 to 17:35 GMT
Check Out:
For details...
See you there...
((There are meditation gatherings in many places at that time. In Los
Angeles, check with Ed Elkin <edelkin@aol.com> - Flemming))
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From: Sarah van Gelder <svangelder@futurenet.org>, Positive Futures Network
Subject: Call for Submissions
Dear friends,
We are looking for submission of stories, articles, essays, and ideas for the
upcoming issue of YES! A Journal of Positive Futures. Please make this
available to any you feel would be interested.
Thanks,
Sarah van Gelder
Editor
editor@futurenet.org
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Repost and forward freely
YES! A Journal of Positive Futures
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
YES! A Journal of Positive Futures is looking for articles, first-person
essays, poetry, short stories, on creating a positive future.
We will publish some "visionary" material - that is, articles that indicate
where things should go, scenarios for the future, and so on. However, most of
our material will look at what is actually happening to bring about a more
sustainable culture - more humane ways of living, more balanced relationships
with the natural world, and so forth. This may be happening at a small scale
and in diffused ways. But we are interested in examples small and large which
together can bring about a more sustainable and humane world.
We particularly encourage you to submit material that is grounded in your
direct experience - changes in your own life, relationships, or community; or
something you have directly observed. We are also very interested in articles
that draw on your original research.
THEME: COMMUNITY MONEY AND FINANCE
April 1997 issue
Deadline, February 3, 1997 (negotiable)
The upcoming issue of YES! will focus on community money and finance:
All over the world, there is a breakdown in community that is accompanying
economic globalization. Since community has always been a basic unit of human
culture, this breakdown has serious consequences for every aspect of life,
from politics to family to ecological sustainability. There appears to be a
connection between money and international finance and this breakdown.
This issue of YES! will explore briefly some of the mechanics of this
connection, but will focus on what communities are doing within the financial
realm to rebuild a sense of connection to other people and to the surrounding
ecosystem. We plan to focus on money and alternative currencies as well as
alternative credit institutions, and to look at the ways that different forms
of economic transactions and development can enrich or impoverish a community
in both material and less tangible ways.
We are particularly looking for stories and examples that address the
following questions:
* What are the community infrastructures upon which all else depends,
and in
what ways do various forms of money and finance institutions either build or
deplete these forms of social capital? What is the value of having a neighbor
who will help you when you're in need? What are the financial and other costs
of insurance, security guards, home alarms, crime, fear, and so on compared
to the costs of building systems of mutual aid and trust?
* How can a "gift" economy be built which acknowledges and supports the
things we give to one another outside the cash economy, rather than depleting
the time and energy we have to "give" and the caring that makes us want to
give. In what way could developing a gift economy ripple out into sustainable
economic development, political empowerment, healthy families, quality of
life improvements, and so on.
* What changes in the long-term ecological sustainability are brought
about
by various forms of currencies and finance institutions?
* What issues are raised by local economics regarding connections between
communities and between the races and classes that tend to cluster within
discrete communities?
Again, we will be looking primarily at the ways that money, alternative forms
of currency and credit, and finance institutions (community banks, mutual
credit, etc) can and are addressing these issues. Articles from diverse
geographic areas (both within and outside North America), cities and rural
areas, various racial and ethnic communities, and rich and poor communities
are welcome.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
For the remainder of the issue (as well as for future issues), we are seeking
material in the following areas. These articles can also touch on our theme,
but they don't have to:
Community - Creating the relationships and institutions that foster mutual
support and sustainability, bridge barriers between those traditionally
divided, localize economics and political power.
Sustainable Living - creating ways of living that enrich the spirit, foster
caring relationships, and sustain the living systems of the planet.
Heart and Soul - a changing consciousness and sense of self underlie a shift
in culture. Meaning, a sense of connection, and a sense of what it means to
be a whole person.
Business/Work/Economics - new approaches to business and economics that work
for employees, communities, and the Earth. What livelihood looks like when
"jobs" are no longer widely available. Policies that promote environmentally
and socially beneficial economics. Businesses that are moving towards
sustainability - providing empowering places for employees, greener products
and processes, and positive impacts on surrounding community.
Science and Technology - New innovations and their applications (for example,
photovoltaic cells used as roof tiles). New understandings of the impact on
life of technology and various products and byproducts. Insights into
appropriate application and scale.
Power and Politics - New definitions of power, leadership. Making decisions
in a complex world.
Global Shift - Changes in global relationships and standards of ethical
behavior.
We are also looking for the following:
* Indicators - Two to three paragraph pieces that describe a specific
change
towards or away from a more humane and sustainable culture.
* Book, video, movie, web site, and music reviews. We are generally
looking
for material that we can recommend to our readers.
* Letter from .... (various writers around the world) These are
pieces that
are first-person accounts of things you've seen or been involved in that
bring alive recent developments in a particular place.
* Short story and poetry - pieces that show humans growing, deepening,
dealing with the difficult challenges of being alive at times of great
transition, exploring relationships to people and to the natural world.
* No Comment - humorous pieces created for this section or seen or
overheard
(original source needs to be cited).
* Art and photos on any of the themes above.
Queries are advised; photos or artwork to accompany articles is welcome. If
you haven't written for us before, please send writing samples and something
about your background and interests and a self-addressed stamped envelope
along with your query, and request our writers' guidelines.
It is helpful if you become familiar with YES! a new journal that is a
successor to In Context. So far, YES! has focused on voluntary simplicity, a
new story of politics, and the transformation of culture. You can request a
sample copy or get a subscription at the address below.
Format: electronic submissions are encouraged. Either send a 3.5" diskette
(Mac if possible) or e-mail. Written submissions are also accepted. When in
doubt, send both. Please always include a SASE if you want your materials
returned.
Deadline: for the upcoming issue is February 3, 1997 (negotiable).
Mission Statement: The purpose of Positive Futures Network is to help shape
and support the evolution of sustainable cultures and communities. We
believe that everyone has the right, responsibility, and opportunity to
co-create a positive future for themselves and for all beings.
Sarah van Gelder
Editor
YES! A Journal of Positive Futures
PO Box 10818
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
USA
206/842-0216
206/842-5208 fax
subscriptions are $24/year (four issues)
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