In this talk he presents four big messages in which he addresses all aspects of renewal: natural and cultural resources, urban and rural communities, industrialized and lesser-developed countries, and the magical results that are possible when we focus on the right things.
Storm Cunningham is the author of 2002's The Restoration Economy, which has been hailed by government and business leaders around the world.
In this talk he presents four big messages in which he addresses all aspects of renewal: natural and cultural resources, urban and rural communities, industrialized and lesser-developed countries, and the magical results that are possible when we focus on the right things. “Community is, essentially, the opposite of Consumerism. Consumerism is concerned with the acquisition of material goods in a competitive manner while community is concerned with the acquisition of positive relationships in a cooperative manner. It means Caring - both for the present inhabitants of the planet as well as future ones. It implies a just sharing of world resources. At its core it is the principle of Cooperation, while the core of consumerism is competition. Community’s scientific face is “social capital,” a more formal sociological definition, which includes the study of the value of relationships as contrasted to consumer goods.” excerpt from: Community: the Context for Solutions
Visit www.communitysolution.org for more information and inspiration. F.E.A.S.T. is a summer-time teen program on Orcas Island which offers classes ranging from bio-dynamic farming and bee-keeping to farm animal care, vermiculture, food preservation and much, much more.
Their mission: To create a safe, supportive, learning environment for youth to connect with each other, their community and the land. Through community involvement, experiential learning and leadership F.E.A.S.T. empowers participants with practical skills and positive solutions that are vital for a sustainable, healthy future. Learn more: http://feastprogram.org/ See our work with F.E.A.S.T. |
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