July 2022 - OE - lists.wedgeblade.net

WHO WE WERE
by Frank Knutson 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

Colleagues, I ran across this document from Gordon Harper. I share it with you. He articulates what so many of us experienced in those extraordinary years. What Were We Thinking?? It’s MLK Day, 2015, and I guess I have to write this. My own fault for letting myself get drawn into this bloody archive project. I’m one of those who are currently in the process of “accessioning” their own files. Which is to say, registering in an online database the types and quantities of materials we have in our personal collections. I found I had to sit down in the midst of reviewing these piles of file folders and reflect on what on earth it was that we thought we were doing "back then." As I tried restating for myself some aspects of that, I got sucked into that vortex of wonder that all of us who were around then experienced on more than one occasion. I’m astounded once again at the audacity of what we set out to do--at the range and scope of even imagining that such an undertaking might be possible (and, knowing that it was humanly impossible, nevertheless committing ourselves to doing it). What follows are a few of my wonderments. I’m inviting you to share yours. Your way of talking about this will be different from mine (of course: we didn’t agree on everything even back then). Here goes with some of what I’ve been ruminating about: · We set out to deeply understand and engage the historical moment in which we found ourselves, the global forces at work in that moment and the profound changes underway. · To do this, we studied and attempted to articulate for ourselves nothing less than the nature, the history and the dynamic relationships of the nations, regions, cultures and religions of planet Earth. · We created a framework that sought to capture and operate out of an essential knowledge of the key concepts not only of our own Western intellectual tradition but of Eastern and Southern thought as well. · We took on the challenge of discerning and daring to say what it meant to be fully human and the nature of the existential issues and decisions facing every human being in the twentieth century. · We undertook a massive crowdsourcing research effort in order to map and describe the nature of human social interaction and produced a model of the economic, political and cultural processes operating at every level of society. · We explored, reformulated and embodied ancient spiritual practices and created a variety of new ones in order to live spirit filled lives ourselves and to keep its presence at the forefront of everything we did. · We developed a corporate culture and form of intentional community that sought to hold the impossible tension between radical personal freedom and disciplined collective action. · We designed a strategy for building a global movement of decisional change agents and constructed a range of tools to awaken, engage, train and sustain them. · We sought to connect and integrate the interior spirit life and external structural dimensions of the profound changes we saw required in society · We adopted, adapted and invented methodologies designed to give all people a place at the table and real voice in the decisions being made that affected their lives. · We formulated and implemented a strategy for catalyzing substantive change from the local level to the global that involved pilot project demonstrations, wide scale replication campaigns and a reconstituted system of education that provided people, communities and organizations with new and empowering images of possibility. Clearly, only a start. Join in with what you’d say, how you’d say it. Not trying to evaluate anything here, just capture a bit of what it was that captured us.

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7/19/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

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More Songs for Collapsing Times
by Milan Hamilton 18 Jul '22

18 Jul '22

Friends, (recovering) Romans, Colleagues, lend me your ears. I have been thinking about this for some time. The "old" songs are good. They still can stir up images and memories, and perhaps mixed in with a bit of nostalgia. But I've been working for some weeks and months and have come up with the three attached, with new lyrics that are aimed at whatever age we are in or entering or trying to enter after the "Anthropocene" of the last few hundred years. Anyone can have at it, a better arrangement, singable key, whatever. I'm not through with this project but hope that some others will be able to enlarge our "new song."

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7/18/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 18 Jul '22

18 Jul '22

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Fwd: 7/17/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 18 Jul '22

18 Jul '22

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Ellie Stock is our iconic song writer…I love to sing! Peace, Ellen
by RICHARD HOWIE 17 Jul '22

17 Jul '22

Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2022, at 10:30 AM, Linda and Milan Hamilton via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: > > Thanks Ellen, coming from my iconic songwriter that means a lot. M > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:54 AM, RICHARD HOWIE via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: >> >> Dear Milan, >> How Wonderful!! >> Thank you, >> Ellen >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>>> On Jul 8, 2022, at 2:55 PM, Milan Hamilton via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Friends, (recovering) Romans, Colleagues, lend me your ears. I have been thinking about this for some time. The "old" songs are good. They still can stir up images and memories, and perhaps mixed in with a bit of nostalgia. But I've been working for some weeks and months and have come up with the three attached, with new lyrics that are aimed at whatever age we are in or entering or trying to enter after the "Anthropocene" of the last few hundred years. Anyone can have at it, a better arrangement, singable key, whatever. I'm not through with this project but hope that some others will be able to enlarge our "new song." >>> >> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> OE mailing list >>> OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net >>> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net >> _______________________________________________ >> OE mailing list >> OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net >> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net > _______________________________________________ > OE mailing list > OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net > http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net

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Re: [Oe List ...] 7/16/22 PHOTOS
by Elizabeth Caperton 17 Jul '22

17 Jul '22

or Barry Oakley? by Bill Bailey, Louise Ballard behind Adam Thompson, Fr Rafael Davala standing in middle, Dan Tuecke lighting cigarette on right side, also on right is Berthold Sweiger (?sp), Barbara Williams and Rick Loudermilk standing by Neil. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:46 PM, Mari Crocker via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: > I love continuing to try to identify members of the beloved community by gait, height, hairlines, etc. > > My guess for the first photo of an order Council gathering is: left near front, Bill Bailey talking with John Cock and perhaps Harry Wainwright; far end Neil Vance sitting at Regulatory table; far right with hand over head perhaps Elsa Bengal?; right front table Vinod Parek, seated, and perhaps Bob Vance standing. The other shocker are the numerous bottles of wine! And no one checking their phones!! Oh, and is that Ray Spencer at the far end of the front left tables? Looks like his posture. And a brooding Adam Thompson sitting alone, second row, far side on the left. Just my aging efforts at discernment. > > The second photo seems to be handsome and patient, Rob Duffy, thankfully spared from seeing the hind quarters of the arriving folks — but where and when? > > Marilyn > >> On Jul 16, 2022, at 10:34 AM, Frank Knutson via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: >> >> <Banners.jpg><C06 a021.jpg><C09 a039.jpg><C25 2 p1 015.jpg><Fith City II.jpg> >> >> >> >> >> <12342324_1210053282344743_2709129470326300375_n.png><clip_image002.png> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> OE mailing list >> OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net >> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net > > _______________________________________________ > OE mailing list > OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net > http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net

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7/16/22 PHOTOS
by Frank Knutson 16 Jul '22

16 Jul '22

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See No Mow May in current events in the Archives, which Karen posted. Peace, Ellen
by RICHARD HOWIE 16 Jul '22

16 Jul '22

Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2022, at 10:48 AM, Robertson Work via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: > > > Dear colleagues, > > In these chaotic, stressful times, we often dwell in warm memories of the past, sadness in the present, or dread of the future. Our OE/ICA teachings invite us, as you well know, to live in the present in mystery, consciousness, care, and tranquility, and to help create a better future through our every thought, word, and deed. I know that some of my colleagues are doing or supporting wonderful initiatives to awaken people to climate change adaptation and mitigation, such as in the Denver region, help the homeless, such as Kaze Gadway in Albuquerque, defend women's rights and representational democracy, and much more. I would love to know what you are doing, are planning to do, or hoping to do, so that we can learn from and support one another. > > One small example, in the past few months I have been part of a group of local citizens here in the mountains of western North Carolina discussing and taking action in the Swannanoa watershed to create a safe, just, social and economic foundation and space for all the people while not overshooting the ecological ceiling. We are using the model of Doughnut Economics developed by Kate Raworth of the UK. I understand that Karen Troxel and Jan Sanders discussed this model in a recent ICA calendar event. Sometimes I use ToP methods with the group. You might be interested in using the Doughnut in your local area. The model is attached to this email. Please let me know if you would like further info. > > Of course, whatever we are doing or not doing, we need to take good care of our body-mind to stay present, grateful, happy, and healthy. For example, I practice mindful breathing throughout each day to care for myself so that I might be available to help others. What are some of your practices of self care? > > In love and gratitude for this life, > > Rob > > Robertson Work > Earth activist and author > Books and bio: https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF > _______________________________________________ > Dialogue mailing list > Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net > http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net

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Re: [Oe List ...] [Dialogue] TWC and selfcare
by Robertson Work 16 Jul '22

16 Jul '22

Dear Cynthia, and all, You are still the powerhouse you have always been! Gratitude for your active support of our democratic processes, gardens, saving wildlife, and promoting justice, and your meditation of hiking in nature and music. Grateful for your declaration of joy and happiness at being an Earthling! You will continue on forever through your words, and deeds of love. Special thanks for sharing pictures of your gorgeous orchids! Thrive on, dear one, Rob Robertson Work Earth activist and author Books and bio: https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF ________________________________ From: Dialogue <dialogue-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of Cynthia Vance via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2022 4:15 PM To: dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Cynthia Vance <facilitationfla(a)aol.com> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] [Oe List ...] TWC and selfcare Hey Y'all, LOVE THAT DONUT! Trepidation over the dire implications. My service is to be Precinct Committee woman (commonly called 'Precinct Captain' for district 523 in Sarasota County) -- for the past 10 years; my activities include educating local Democrats and Independents on the qualifications of those running for office, Doing 'lit drops' -- dropping off literature about upcoming elections and candidates, Signing them up to VBM (Vote By Mail) and asking them to volunteer. I also promote growing butterfly gardens and sustainable local fauna in my neighborhood -- instead of replacing greenery with stones!!!!! I also provide financial support to various not for profits re: climate change, saving wildlife, and promoting justice. My will priortizes the latter in all my giving after my final demise. My meditation practices include hiking in local trails in our nearby tropical forests, playing the piano (jazz) daily, attending musical concerts and participating in two musical groups, one of them whose mission is to promote peace and social justice. Final comment -- Every phase of my life has been a joy -- I'm still so happy being on Planet Earth -- in spite of the enormous challenges we have to save it and our democracy. Cheers to all -- great to see the photos!! Cynthia Vance facilitationfla(a)aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Robertson Work via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net>; Order Ecumenical Community <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Robertson Work <warkers(a)msn.com>; Sarah Buss <shb.poetry(a)gmail.com> Sent: Sat, Jul 16, 2022 1:52 pm Subject: Re: [Dialogue] [Oe List ...] TWC and selfcare Dear Sarah, Thank you for sharing your self-care practice. I visited the Dispenza meditation site; it looks wonderful. You wrote "things just seem to fall in place in often unexpected ways. More trusting of how things will evolve and solve themselves ☺️🙏" Amazing. Blessings, my friend, Rob Robertson Work Earth activist and author Books and bio: https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazo…> ________________________________ From: OE <oe-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of Sarah Buss via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2022 12:12 PM To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Sarah Buss <shb.poetry(a)gmail.com>; Order Ecumenical Community <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] [Dialogue] TWC and selfcare Rob, my practice: I am somewhat physically limited so I do a Joe Dispenza meditation most days, usually about an hour though he has shorter ones as well. The difference it makes for me is awareness of a kind of synchronicity to my days. Not necessarily easier, but things just seem to fall in place in often unexpected ways. More trusting of how things will evolve and solve themselves ☺️🙏. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2022, at 10:42 AM, William Schlesinger via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: For us, www.pvida.net<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pvida.…> carries the work of our team... Bill Schlesinger On Sat, Jul 16, 2022, 9:39 AM Robertson Work via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote: Milan, I forgot to say how much I love your songs and poetry! Thank you for caring for us and for so many. Robertson Work Earth activist and author Books and bio: https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazo…> ________________________________ From: OE <oe-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net>> on behalf of Robertson Work via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2022 11:26 AM To: Milan Hamilton <mellowmilan2(a)gmail.com<mailto:mellowmilan2@gmail.com>>; Order Ecumenical Community <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>> Cc: Robertson Work <warkers(a)msn.com<mailto:warkers@msn.com>>; ICA Dialogue <Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] TWC and selfcare Wonderful to hear about your work with the Denver ANCA and the summer film series, Milan. I appreciate that Linda reminds us often on Facebook of the number of days left to radically reduce carbon in the atmosphere in this critical decade. We can each make a positive difference in the lives of those around us and in our own life. And as Margaret Wheatley says, we each need an "island of sanity" to live on and with while we do what we can and enjoy this precious life. Robertson Work Earth activist and author Books and bio: https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazo…> ________________________________ From: Milan Hamilton <mellowmilan2(a)gmail.com<mailto:mellowmilan2@gmail.com>> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2022 11:04 AM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>> Cc: ICA Dialogue <Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>>; Robertson Work <warkers(a)msn.com<mailto:warkers@msn.com>> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] TWC and selfcare Thanks for the encouragement Rob. We here in Redlands are working with the Denver ANCA model, thanks to my lovely wife, Linda. Your mention of Doughnut Economics brought up the summer film series we are doing here. The first two got good reception and brought out some new volunteers: Facing Adversity, Choosong Earth, Choosing Life, the Duane Elgin film, and Breaking Boundaries, narrated by David Attenborough. The August preview will be The Sequel, based on David Fleming’s work, features briefly Raworth an Doughnut Econimics. Milan Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2022, at 7:48 AM, Robertson Work via OE <oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote: Dear colleagues, In these chaotic, stressful times, we often dwell in warm memories of the past, sadness in the present, or dread of the future. Our OE/ICA teachings invite us, as you well know, to live in the present in mystery, consciousness, care, and tranquility, and to help create a better future through our every thought, word, and deed. I know that some of my colleagues are doing or supporting wonderful initiatives to awaken people to climate change adaptation and mitigation, such as in the Denver region, help the homeless, such as Kaze Gadway in Albuquerque, defend women's rights and representational democracy, and much more. I would love to know what you are doing, are planning to do, or hoping to do, so that we can learn from and support one another. One small example, in the past few months I have been part of a group of local citizens here in the mountains of western North Carolina discussing and taking action in the Swannanoa watershed to create a safe, just, social and economic foundation and space for all the people while not overshooting the ecological ceiling. We are using the model of Doughnut Economics developed by Kate Raworth of the UK. I understand that Karen Troxel and Jan Sanders discussed this model in a recent ICA calendar event. Sometimes I use ToP methods with the group. You might be interested in using the Doughnut in your local area. The model is attached to this email. Please let me know if you would like further info. Of course, whatever we are doing or not doing, we need to take good care of our body-mind to stay present, grateful, happy, and healthy. For example, I practice mindful breathing throughout each day to care for myself so that I might be available to help others. What are some of your practices of self care? 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