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Comment by Eric Stewart on February 6, 2011 at 12:13pm

This Wed. I'll be hosting a BlogTalkRadio in regards to Gaia's garden study groups and what they are doing in the Tampa bay area!

Comment by jungle jay on January 23, 2011 at 12:42am

Intergenerational, multicultural, multiethnic, interracial, nonjudgemental; all terms that are inviting and display a spirit of community with all walks of life. These terms derive from a place love and inclusiveness. Indeed these are the words that defeat the narrowminded,ethnocentric bigotry and devisiveness that permeates and is fostered by the modern media.The latter are based on ignorance and fear. Fortunately these traits can be reversed in individuals by extending the hand of friendship through employment of the former.

jj

Comment by Stacey S. on December 10, 2010 at 12:26pm

I meant to write "cross generational" but "cross cultural" works for me too ;-)

Comment by Stacey S. on December 10, 2010 at 12:24pm

We had a great meeting last night at Habitat for Humanity in NPR. We discussed the first five principles of permaculture and what they meant to us. It was great to have Jim there as well as everyone else to discuss real life, practical examples. The conversation covered topics like mulching, learning from nature, capturing rainwater, the need for a paradigm shift in consciousness, to yoga, to The Ringing Cedars, creating sun traps and layering, no til gardening, subterranean ecosystems, our connection with the universe and each other even at the cellular and quantum levels, the value of community, and the importance of a cross cultural outreach.

 

One item we dicussed (the first priniciple) is observation. We had a lengthy conversation about it but I wanted to add one more thought... and that is... the act of observation should be as free from judgment and ego bias as possible. We know we need to shift our consciousness away from an unsustainable system. If we can accept a new vision and see the world differently by truly observing nature, without the filters of our ego, we can truly be creative and, as Jim said "look at the problem as a solution". An example might be... all bugs are bad, but through obersation we know there are many beneficial insects and even the "bad" ones may have a purpose. We need to back away from the "but that's the way we've always done it" mentality to co-create a vision of the self-sustaining reality that we want.

Comment by jungle jay on November 28, 2010 at 6:21pm

Eric, You might consider contacting member Sharon Jebens at Wings Bookstore for the opportunity to purchase multiple copies.

Comment by Eric Stewart on November 28, 2010 at 12:21pm

Update the text and linked a copy to book preview. You can read the first few chapters online for free- when you see the beauty of this book thou your want to get a copy from the library or purchase one yourself. Perhaps we could look into getting a bulk purchase- from a local bookstore and have copies available for people to purchase at our meetings?

Comment by jungle jay on October 19, 2010 at 10:00am

Wa a member here first, Then joined Code Green. Closer to my Clearwater abode.

Comment by Eric Stewart on May 26, 2010 at 7:05pm

Great group perhaps we can begin to add details to the chapters?

Comment by Neil Brown on May 3, 2010 at 4:55pm

Welcome everyone to Code Green Community. I believe that Eric has put together an outstanding venue for communicating ideas concerning sustainabity, permaculture and environmental and social consciousness. Welcome aboard!!!