The Great Turning
We are the ones we have been waiting for.
This group exists to bring together people inspired by the writings of David Korten (The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community), Joanna Macy (Coming Back to Life: The Work That Reconnects) and Brian McLaren (Everything Must Change). We will engage in conversation about how to move ideas and practices of Earth Community forward. Related websites inclu ...learn more
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Created: Apr 29, 2008
Updated: Jul 30, 2010
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Upcoming Events
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Mar - Apr
2010 - 2011
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Holzer Permaculture - One-year training cycle
Workshop/Training
Colos, P-7630, Portugal
March 13, 2010 to April 7, 2011
Colos, P-7630, Portugal
March 13, 2010 to April 7, 2011
Jul - Aug
2010
26 - 5
Tamera -- Test Field for a New Culture 2010
Conference
Colos, Portugal
July 26, 2010 to August 5, 2010
Colos, Portugal
July 26, 2010 to August 5, 2010
Discussions
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The Gulf of Mexico Oil Disaster
"Most of us in the US are trying to find words to describe what is happening in the Gulf of Mexico. Some say it is 'game-changing,' others believe it will be catalyst for a 'paradigm shift.' Stunnin" ...more
ecologica... commented 2 months ago
Does Earth Day still matter?
"Friends,
Earth Day has been mainstreamed and tamed, yet it still gathers many folks together to remind us of the planet we share. I wrote about this on our website today and welcome feedback, thou" ...more
ecologica... commented 3 months ago
http://www.wiserearth.org/group/EarthCouncil
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"Sustainability and abundance can be synergistic. In fact, abundance
depends
upon sustainability. Peace, air, water and land issues are clearly our
collective responsibility.
"We need to create E" ...more
temo commented 4 months ago
Renewal of Life - a reflection for the season of Passover/Easter/Spring
"Friends and Colleagues,
I wrote an essay on my website that I want to share with this group. It manages to bring together liberation, resurrection, renewal of life, ecological crisis, Glenn Beck, " ...more
ecologica... commented 4 months ago
The Work that Reconnects
"Clare is running another workshop on the 24th May in the Blue Mountains. I think it will be a great success, a lot of people are looking for this work right now. Looking for some tools to help reconn" ...more
csalter commented about 1 year ago
A film about The Great Turning
"Bowo,
Yes, we've thought of that. It's still a possibility, but I think it's more likely that we'll aim for bringing in donations instead, for various reasons. Quite an interesting model they " ...more
ChrisLandry commented about 1 year ago
Resources
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The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard
What is the Story of Stuff?
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our
lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is
hidden from view. The Story of St ...more
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Transition to Sustainability: Towards a Humane and Divers...
We are at a turning point in the history of the global environmental movement. As IUCN celebrates its 60th anniversary, and marks six decades of global conservation achievement, it is also taking stoc ...more
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Greendex
What Is the Greendex?
You've read the
news—everyone wants to be green now. But do you really know how your
personal choices are adding up? What about the choices of your fellow
citizens? How well ar ...more
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End of War by Eric Colville
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjNNMIxQVLo
End of War
by Eric Colville (www.ericcolville.com)
We used to believe it was all human nature
And there wasn't too much you could do
"War is ine ...more
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BOOK: Creating a World that Works for All by Sharif Abdu...
We are in deep trouble.
We live in a world that works for only a few. It doesn’t work for those
it purports to serve. This world was created by a shift in consciousness,
a shift to exclusivity. Thro ...more
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The Pachamama Alliance
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Business Alliance for Local Living Economies BALLE
Activities: Networking
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Scope: international
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