In my last post I talked about an important role for certain human beings to especially find it in themselves to fulfill in service of the Great Turning, a role some have described as a “non-anxious presence” or “frequency holder.” I have since discovered another term: that of “subtle activist.” The following is from the […]
Joanna Macy, one of the great elders of our time, talks about the “3 dimensions of the Great Turning.” They are: Actions to slow the damage to Earth and its beings ; Analysis of structural causes and the creation of structural alternatives; A shift(s) in consciousness I’m most interested in, and BeingChange is most about, […]
I often feel like anything coming out of my mouth will sound crazy. There are so many thoughts going around in my head, so any big, HUGE thoughts that I’m at a loss to how to express them, or they feel overwhelming. Not just thoughts but feelings, sensations, intuitions, stories, longings, questions…. Sometimes I feel […]
This is the question that imbues my days with what often feels like restlessness and anxiety. I struggle with angst and fear and downright despair. I search for hope and possibilities and signs of awakening. I find myself cocking an ear, listening, or gazing out the window, scanning the horizon. I want to sit, a […]
… reflecting some simple shifts in focus and intention. First, Being Change will foremost be a container for my personal story of navigating the Great Turning. I will share my experiences, hopes, fears, dreams – as well as resources and ways to engage in your own way. I strongly believe in the power of story […]
Imagine: a dedicated physical space for BeingChange that has a room for gatherings, events, and circles, and a room for a studio, allowing you to go seamlessly from imagining, evoking, and envisioning to reflection and expression in a variety of genres: drawing, collaging, dancing, writing, for example. Imagine this Center as a hub, in an […]
You’ve succeeded this long in hoping, and you’re not stupid or selfish or imagine you’ll be one of the chosen few. You’re not holding out for a miracle of divine or human intervention, a grand fix from a savior, scientist, senator, or CEO. You’re courageous in your efforts to stay awake, to engage, even to […]
The next four Being Change circles will be a series exploring Margaret Wheatley’s “Eight Fearless Questions.” To begin to truly honor the intention of gathering art and stories for the Being Change work, I’ve asked that participants take some time to reflect on these questions and create a response that they can share in the form […]
I’ve begun to keep what I’m calling my “pilgrimage catalog.” In it I have a page for everyone I want to visit, with their contact information and information about who they are and what they do. It keeps me inspired and motivated and excited. It makes it more real. For example, here is one possibility: […]
Last night we had a lovely circle where we did music, ritual, and sharing around letting go of the old and embracing the new. Guest facilitated by musician and interfaith minister Jody Kessler, we shared appreciations, released limitations, and gave voice to ways we can move forward in the coming year towards our greatest potential […]