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Post by onepath on Dec 30, 2014 22:37:48 GMT
As an organization, even if we are a collective, i believe it is imperative that we get a good sense of what our purpose is early in order to have a clear direction. In other organizations this could be considered a mission and or vision. In order to have a clear and defined mission an understanding must be achieved. in my education (although it be from the system) i have learned that a strong mission includes;
- the name of the organization
- the product or focus or "what you would like to achieve"
- geographical area of operations (we may need to distinguish ourselves between communities, one good example is how Zeitgeist operates within the boundaries given to us in the current geographical and political system of the world. though this is not necessary and it could stem from the world organization with smaller branches branching out as required in order to communicate necessity more directly and organize community actions)
- core competencies of actions - or in other words what we are good at, what we would like to happen
- core values - the values in which we operate and live, one of the key ones i believe so far i have seen is love and light
- overall organizational goal - set a clear and defined goal, even if the goal currently would be to organize ourselves into a community of like thinkers enacting the change we would like to see in the world.
The vision statement is always the "how", or how we would like to achieve the mission in what statures and abilities.
My apologies as my schooling is coming out a lot in this, please do not be offended in this sense i just have seen how a good clear mission and vision can get everyone on the same page early and move forward strategically with our community goals. I would like this thread to be a thought experiment in what everyone believes HUM should be and what we are looking to enact. if i have overstepped my boundaries as i have just joined please advise.
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Post by manunified on Dec 31, 2014 14:19:32 GMT
There is info on the HUM page...... I know we need work........ For now a quick and simple explanation could be this: hum Festival is more than just a festival of healing and transformation. It is also a way for all of the awakened souls out there to find each other in 3d so that we can figure out a way to raise the vibrations and heal this planet!
I am just posting this real quick...to save and reuse...i know this needs work...i am busy
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Post by onepath on Dec 31, 2014 16:24:57 GMT
I like it. that should be sufficient for now, but at least there is a thread started with basic information on where to start.
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Post by morriganodin on Jan 1, 2015 2:50:45 GMT
A Mission/Vision Statement and something like a Code of Conduct might be useful in stating our purpose here and what our core values are....just a suggestion...I really like all of your suggestions on things we may need, Onepath...
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Post by davidwonderful on Jan 1, 2015 18:20:49 GMT
I would humbly like to suggest moving from the ethereal, although in fact that cannot happen, to the real and focusing on the largest problem the world faces and that is greed. I don't have to lecture about That as you all know it. Besides I hate lectures. The ways and means would be quite simple to enormously complex. Robin Hoods spending their money at local markets instead of box stores, moving your humble funds from banks to credit Unions. Simple things.
Researching and tracking the Money trail, Pinpointing and redirecting (by simple measures) the money trail flow for the complex.
100 people doing that would be a drop in the ocean and irrelevant. Millions working together can make a huge dent.
Do not think in a linear fashion but in circles and spirals. It is how the universe works.
As a side note, the first time anyone suggests an act of violence will be the beginning of the end for these dreams.
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Post by morriganodin on Jan 1, 2015 21:56:49 GMT
Excellent suggestions, davidwonderful! Greed is truly the root of all the evil in this world! I am the sort that is less talk, more action. But always the correct action! Violence of any sort is NOT the answer! However, positive actions, such as pooling our efforts and positive energy together for change, via Group Mediations, Group Prayer, etc. can work what some call "miracles". I am all for that! Religion differences do not matter to me...Will and Intent, Energy, etc. mean everything, in my opinion...It is time for profound change, big change and our smaller efforts such as shopping local, etc. while good intentioned, are not causing the kind of massive change required to save this planet.
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Post by davidwonderful on Jan 2, 2015 0:36:36 GMT
Intricate Lotus (what a wonderful name) Please don't discount the effect of those simple things. Gentle action over time creates Grand canyons after all. The trick is in getting more people on board. All the methods you mention will help but direct action holds the final key.
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Post by jenise on Jan 2, 2015 1:50:45 GMT
I love the conversation here and the idea of moving from something ethereal to something more concrete. I do believe that a lack of spiritual groundedness is the root of modern society's problems so spirituality/inner reflection should be part of any solution and could (and I believe should) be integrated into HUM.
But many of us are looking for ideas for creating a NEW way of living that benefits human kind and Mother Earth, instead of corporations. Shopping and sourcing our food locally is a GREAT step. Initiatives like Transition Towns are helping local communities to organize so that citizens may more easily do this. Makers in the "maker movement" (which I believe owes a lot to Burning Man) are inventing and creating their own solutions. #DIY ers and homesteaders, permaculturists and preppers are building more self-reliance and growing and making their own healthy foods, remedies and non-toxic cleaning products that allow them to boycott Monsanto and other corporations that have profit as their only goal. LOTS of these folks are connected with us on Tsu. The Sharing Economy is also doing a LOT to take a bite out of our dependence on corporations.
HUM could be the place where were bring all these groups together. It could, in addition to being a BEAUTIFUL gathering of artists and musicians, host an OPEN SPACE conference in which participants host their own workshops on these important topics, to help people to create lives that are healthy, loving and HONOR our Dear Mother Earth. What do you think?
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Post by thechange on Jan 2, 2015 2:05:22 GMT
I agree with onepath suggestions. We need a vision written down. For me the most important is possitive action. We change the world by giving a good example. So I think collective meditations are wonderful idea! Let's organize MedMob!- www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB6ie25_fFw Also acting locally, spreading love and kindness everyday is the most important. We start the change within! I love the idea of permaculture as a ralation with mother earth too. Peace Love Light |
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Post by wildirishrose79 on Jan 2, 2015 12:17:55 GMT
Core values mission statement let's work on a poster for that see what we come up with words are powerful and the words need to give you that feeling we are all feeling
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Post by onepath on Jan 2, 2015 21:52:07 GMT
I can see this coming together and where everyone is sitting. i believe that bringing everyone together and a sharing of knowledge is key, jenise made some good comments about a lot of stuff i've never heard about, even sharing this with each other is helpful. Do not be discouraged that your actions do not go for naught. everyone's actions do make an impact, you may believe you are the only one in your community doing anything but know that you are not. Everyone has a part to play and removing yourself from the burdons encorporated unto us by society is the first step to moving to a system outside of the box. being self sufficient and not relying on others for your food goes a long way and showing others that you can do it is a key step in order to spread it. make yourself a garden. I found a plan for a 4x4 plan for a garden for your house i've yet to initiate it but it claims to be able to produce up to 90% of your food. i think my cat might eat it all and or destroy it all firs but generally the idea to be outside of the system i would say is key. As a community of like minded individuals i believe we can be something which transcends all religions, groups, or others working towards a better goal in that we can spread to all walks of life and impact the world in the most profound ways. |
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Post by jenise on Jan 2, 2015 23:08:19 GMT
Thanks for continuing the conversation wildirishrose79 thechange and onepath. Med-mobs are AWESOME and YES I would love to see things like that included at HUM. Anything that helps us to spread love and kindness. Spiritual connectedness being essential for positive change to happen, I would love to see these elements at the center of HUM. There are so many wonderful things we could do in that area! And, helping people to learn ways to live that do not harm and could actually help Mother Earth and humankind, could be a valuable aspect of HUM as well. I don't know if you are familiar with the "Open Space" style of conference, but it's a peer to peer conference in which a group comes together not knowing what the content of the conference will be. Time slots and rooms are made available and conference attendees sign up to share their knowledge as presenters or discussion facilitators on particular topics. The rest of the attendees sign up to attend these sessions and everyone can come and go as they please. Just found a blog post on the topic and it coincidentally was posted on the Transition Culture website. Here it is. I think it could be a great format to use for an event such as HUM. transitionculture.org/2008/03/21/12-tools-for-transition-no10-how-to-run-an-open-space-event/ |
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Post by morriganodin on Jan 3, 2015 13:51:33 GMT
I love the idea of forming something like "transition towns" that jenise mentioned! I always try to use the barter system with locals where I live, versus "paper money" this allows for even exchange of goods and services instead of relying on "paper money"! Also, I love the "MedMob" suggested by onepath!! I'll be heading to the link provided to get in on that! Really love where this is all heading!
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Post by morriganodin on Jan 3, 2015 13:53:24 GMT
jenise, I also bookmarked the blog link you provided so I can read that, too! Thank you!
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Post by psychonaut on Jan 5, 2015 20:29:57 GMT
I'm loving this conversation here. It HUM's beautifully. Would you guys be interested in putting together some kind of draft proposal on this topic? That's what this forum is for. WE can't do this alone. Me and manunified are already way over our heads here. WE have to deal with other stuff. I'm even to busy to visit this place as much as I would like. The fact that you are all here, makes me confident that you will do at least as good of o job with this, as me and manunified. Perhaps even a better job, WE have the mission and the vision in our minds, but lack the time to put it on paper. WE need your help... |
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Thank you for all of your advice and direction today! I look forward to utilizing it this Saturday and inviting everyone to check out the collaborateusa site and movement. 
