Tribe.net. Local Connections ABCrane http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/c4e29b35-d7bc-4a14-8ea6-e47fd3070277 2008-08-13T05:45:01Z 2008-08-13T05:45:01Z

<div>Hello my fellow eco-warriors! Thank you for journeying with me upon this wild eco-rant. Like you, I care about the trees and the air and the water and the earth. I long to breathe clean air into my pedestrian lungs. My vegetarian tongue craves the sweet nectar of peaches and plums uncontaminated by pesticides and hormones. I wish upon a thousand stars that our one lonely sun will blaze just warm enough to permit our long term survival. Like you, I want health, I want happiness, I want survival! I want to witness all the birds break free from the cage of extinction, I desire to hear the lions roar and the eternal flapping “whisk, whisk” of butterfly wings across unknown eternities. <br/> <br/>Like you, I refuse to own a car, or eat meat, or buy excess luxuries. I shop at Goodwill and search the FREE category on craigslist in hopes that one less woman will slave away in a sweat shop, one less chicken will be debeaked while flapping its wings in agony, one less soul will suffer for the sake of my consumer bliss. <br/> <br/>I too, have attended the eco-rallies, and yes, I have voted for Green Party presidential nominee Ralph Nader. I too, have watched endless movies and read the latest books on the subject of sustainability, global warming, and “how to make it all go away.” I too, have attended the green seminars, listening to hours of lectures, talking, chatting, discussing, and arguing on all matters of saving the environment. <br/> <br/>Where did the time go? The energy? The knowledge? The wisdom? The lessons learned? The inspiration? Hundreds of hours spent dabbling in the sustainable community. The hustle and bustle of the gatherings, the hoots and hollers at the rallies, the chat and chuckles over “the issues”—all are echoes now. Sure, great changes came about. Consciousness was spread, absolutely! No doubt. Love was shared, compassion expressed—thoughts turned into action. Indeed. Bravo, my eco-friends, my eco-community, my eco-world! <br/> <br/>But much was wasted, lost, and forgotten along the way. The echoes blew away with the winds of consciousness. A drawer full of eco-brochures glanced over once, business cards never replied to, messages fading in a sealed bottle of time. <br/> <br/>I heard the leaves of autumn rustle and my mind awoke me back to reality! Pragmatism and action began to crowd out philosophy and thoughts. I was reminded of one of my first heroes who spoke to my soul before the word “sustainability” was part of my vocabulary. Karl Marx. I remembered his words, “Workers of the world, unite!” I thought of the toiling masses of yesterday and the still toiling masses of today. Worlds apart from me and my sustainability friends. Sure, they hear about it on the nightly news and read about it in the paper between two or three part time jobs. But too tired, too caught up in survival, perhaps, to consider the environment. I hear Marx’s words spoken about the division of labor, the cruel labor abuses, the alienation, the struggle of classes, the wastefulness of bureaucracy. <br/> <br/>Ah, the history of man! <br/> <br/>I think of the labor movement, the strikes, the victories for higher pay and fewer hours, worker safety and health care benefits. Such similar struggles, labor rights and sustainability. Warriors fighting for a new truth, a better world, a more ecstatic existence. <br/> <br/>But how to bridge such seemingly alike worlds that are yet so far apart? <br/> <br/>We must join forces on the happy middle ground where sustainability meets class justice. We must cease to merely preach to the choir of sustainability—and we musn’t preach our message to the masses. Religion has created enough distress with its impositions, its self-righteousness, and its unreasonable demands. Let us not make that mistake for another six millenniums. We must communicate in the language of the struggling masses. We must first understand and sympathize with our working brothers and sisters, and only then begin to work together on a solution to our dead-end lives of slave work and slave wages. Let us not parade the masses down the endless road of chit-chats on the environment and political rallies, eco-conventions and voting booths. The masses know hard work, and this is their greatest asset! We who preach from the alter of sustainability have much to learn from our working class counterparts. Hard work—let us channel this powerful energy, skill, and diligence into a sustainable future. In the words of Marshall McLuhan, “The medium is the message!” And in this case, the medium is eco-preneurialism. Let us not preach the high-browed language of righteousness, but speak the humble language of survival. Let us not form more redundant organizations, engage in more discussions, or march down more roads to nowhere. Let us not create more jobs, but lead workers down the path to self-enterprise. An ounce of business is worth a pound of politics-- and a hundred eco-preneurs, worth a million men marching! <br/> <br/>Time has come. Let’s get to work! <br/> <br/>Business Collaboration Inquiries to: abcrane@sbcglobal.net <br/>ABCrane, founder of GungHo Pages Publishing Co. <br/>www.gunghopages.com (coming soon!) <br/>www.projectintegrity.biz (her forthcoming book)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

ABCrane 2008-08-13T05:45:01Z souldancer http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/9e56abca-7083-40f2-a171-ddbea6cdbeec 2008-07-20T18:36:54Z 2008-07-20T18:36:54Z

<div>Aloha! <br/> <br/>Souldancer here. I recently joined an AMAZING constellation of savvy, skilled, financially sound leaders on Hawaii's Big Island. They're cooking up something - simply, profoundly amazing! The call it TAG - The Abundance Game. This game will touch lives - locally and globally in a manner I've not seen in four decades. <br/> <br/>Now - BEFORE YOU ALL GROAN and mutter, "ya right! What EVER!!" - (like I did BEFORE I joined in on a free conference call), I invite you to: <br/> <br/>1) review http://celebrate888.com (keep in mind, this is a very simplistic "feeder page" designed to weed out anyone who's got a short attention span. What they're planning is so global and intricate, it's clear ONE website WILL NOT cover it all). <br/> <br/>2) dial into the conference call - any day - between now and 8/8/8 at Noon (Hawaii Time; 3 p.m. PST, 4 p.m. MST, 5 p.m. CST and 6 p.m. EST). In this call, you'll discover the mountains of amazing things this group has planned to launch based on a decade of research and development. In a nutshell, this group plans to launch on 8/8/8 a new way of living an abundant life - more ethically and with integrity, than we've seen in some time. <br/> <br/>3) GET a TAG number. It's free! There's ZERO need to buy or sell anything. Here's a direct link to getting your TAG ID: <br/>http://www.The888Event.com/?id=0souldancer@gmail.com <br/> <br/>Be sure to join this conference call for you'll meet the leaders of this group - in person. Ask your questions. (This is NOT a recorded "talking head" conference call.) If you can be in front of a computer while on the phone - all the better! You'll access password protected sites that'll amazing you! <br/> <br/> "Nothing ventured NOTHING gained!" <br/> <br/>I look forward to knowing you well! <br/> <br/>Namaste <br/>Soul</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

souldancer 2008-07-20T18:36:54Z Doug http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/7ba16e4b-0386-4cc1-acce-856b26bebc52 2008-05-03T03:01:15Z 2008-05-03T03:01:15Z

<div>Hi - Wayfarer doug - linked to cory for 3 years in big story of life purpose, traveling on <br/>mission to portland Monday and hoping to find couch/home stay for a couple nights. <br/>Meetings down at Nike on sustainability...any ideas or contacts to turn me on to <br/>dacohen77@gmail.com thanks</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

Doug 2008-05-03T03:01:15Z nealgorenflo http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/a9e383ab-2fcf-406e-8394-b58b1e395e56 2007-12-17T08:19:38Z 2007-12-17T08:19:38Z

<div>I coulda used the tribe blog, oh well! <br/> <br/>http://www.theabundanceleague.org</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

nealgorenflo 2007-12-17T08:19:38Z nealgorenflo http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/9ee1894c-03b8-4233-9a0b-b979e756bc49 2007-09-05T15:51:23Z 2007-09-05T15:51:23Z

<div>hey y'all here's a message from Ingrid about <br/>the leadership luncheon. <br/> <br/>Hi Neal, <br/>Would you mind forwarding this to the Leaguers, if <br/>convenient. I think Maritza would connect here, as <br/>well as others in the League. Thanks! Ingrid <br/> <br/> <br/>--- Julie Castro Abrams &amp;lt;jabrams@womensinitiative.org> <br/>wrote: <br/> <br/>> Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:31:42 -0700 (PDT) <br/>> From: Julie Castro Abrams <br/>> &amp;lt;jabrams@womensinitiative.org> <br/>> To: &amp;lt;abcrane@sbcglobal.net> <br/>> Subject: Just a few days left for the special <br/>> Leadership Luncheon price <br/>> <br/>> <br/>> Hi Ingrid, <br/>> <br/>> We are quickly approaching the early bird deadline <br/>> for purchasing Leadership Luncheon tables. The <br/>> luncheon is an excellent opportunity to network with <br/>> East Bay leaders and introduce friends and <br/>> colleagues to Women's Initiative and its graduates. <br/>> Also did I mention that there will shopping with <br/>> owners who have graduated from our business <br/>> management program? It is all part of the bilingual <br/>> Taking it to the Streets business conference <br/>> designed for Women's Initiative graduates and local <br/>> entrepreneurs. Get Your Table or Ticket(s) Now at <br/>> <br/>https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=5328! <br/>> <br/>> Tuesday, October 9, 2007 <br/>> 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm <br/>> Oakland Marriott <br/>> <br/>> You have until Monday, September 10 to take <br/>> advantage of the early bird price for the Leadership <br/>> Luncheon. Buy your table or tickets online - CLICK <br/>> HERE or call (510) 287-3107 with any questions. <br/>> <br/>> Be part of honoring women who are changing the face <br/>> of business on October 9th! <br/>> <br/>> Best, <br/>> <br/>> Julie Castro Abrams <br/>> <br/>> <br/>> p.s. We would also love for you to join as a <br/>> Connector in morning or afternoon sessions <br/>> especially if you are an established business owner <br/>> or a senior executive at a company. <br/>> <br/>> - - - - - <br/>> www.WomensInitiative.org <br/>> ---------------------------------------- <br/>> You are subscribed to this list as <br/>> abcrane@sbcglobal.net. To unsubscribe, send email <br/>> to <br/>> <br/>unsubscribe.192302.160501492.4286199658269481116-abcrane_sbcglobal.net@en.groundspring.org. <br/>> <br/>> Our postal address is <br/>> 1398 Valencia Street <br/>> San Francisco, California 94110 <br/>> United States</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

nealgorenflo 2007-09-05T15:51:23Z nealgorenflo http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/64421240-5f5b-44c8-a87a-874a39db009c 2007-09-05T15:47:35Z 2007-09-05T15:47:35Z

<div>hey y'all here's a message from cory <br/> <br/>The Action Hero Network is a hub for activists... a network of networks... a way to empower anyone to get their message out in a big way, because there is power in numbers. Even if many people can't take part when events are not in their hood, it is important to know so many are doing good work. <br/> <br/>Razoo.com has a contest to promote this new website (which is an action hero network) and will give $10,000 to the group with the most support. <br/> <br/>This money could go to Stitch Uganda Together: http://beta.razoo.com/causes/stitch_uganda_together , and the rest would go to hosting an action hero gathering in Roblito, Mexico ( www.solomax.com/roblito.html ) again this winter... a sort of activist summer camp, combining service and adventure. These are images from last winter: http://actionhero.smugmug.com/gallery/2468421#129472990 <br/> <br/>I'm now putting out the call to all activists to spread the word to Join the action hero group on Razoo.com ..and if they have a cause, they can create their own group there. Action Hero is a place to whatever you are doing, so use that space to promote Abundance. <br/> <br/>Please join and share opportunity with your network: http://beta.razoo.com/groups/action_hero_network <br/> <br/>Thanks for keeping me in the loop! <br/> <br/>-Cor</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

nealgorenflo 2007-09-05T15:47:35Z mtngirl http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/48926eff-ecbd-43b7-befe-d3ec998b8994 2006-11-28T21:31:22Z 2006-11-28T21:31:22Z

<div>It's time for the super groovy, extra special.... <br/> <br/>URBAN ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABILITY Holiday Party <br/>&amp; UAS-ENPN Merger Celebration!!!! <br/> <br/> <br/>Seasons Greetings, Allies! <br/> <br/>You are cordially invited to our annual conscious celebration of the <br/>holiday season. This time we are doing it in style at 111 Minna Gallery <br/>with food, drinks, entertainment and the most excellent people--you! And <br/>we have even more reason to rejoice--as of this very month, the <br/>Environmental Non-Profit Network (a project of Craigslist Foundation) has <br/>merged into UAS! 2007 seems alight with possibility and sustainability, so <br/>join us in celebrating our collective efforts in 2006 and the many <br/>solutions and successes to come! <br/> <br/>The When and Where: <br/> <br/>Tuesday, December 12, 6-10:30pm <br/>111 Minna Gallery <br/> <br/>111 Minna St. <br/>San Francisco CA 94105 <br/>map: http://tinyurl.com/y9fs3g <br/> <br/> <br/>Don't miss: <br/> <br/>DJ Alex Theory <br/>Live music from Estas <br/>Insight from Darian Heyman of Craigslist Foundation <br/> (www.craigslistfoundation.org) <br/>Spoken word by Trathen Heckman of Daily Acts <br/> (www.dailyacts.org) <br/>Food and drinks by Juicy Lucy <br/>Cash Bar <br/>Snacks, fellowship and general merriment <br/> <br/>$5-$15 suggested donation. Bring a friend and wear your best smile. <br/> <br/>Visit www.sfuas.org for info on what UAS is all about (it's not completely up to date as we're working on our NEW and amazing site, but you can get the gist. Soon you'll be able to visit us at www.uas.coop - that's part of the extra special part) <br/> <br/>** please do not respond to this post with questions or to RSVP. You can just show your wonderful self up or email unite@sfuas.org if any questions. Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

mtngirl 2006-11-28T21:31:22Z podp http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/55d0742d-bd73-478d-a315-bfaed70c6977 2006-06-16T17:58:24Z 2006-06-16T17:58:24Z

<div>Hello abundance league, <br/> <br/>cellspace has been working the sustainable community angles for over 10 years... <br/>if yur not familar with this crazy work-horse of collectivity read more here: <br/>http://cellspace.org/about/ <br/> <br/>and come join the fun THIS saturday: <br/>1. Mission Market farewell ( noon-5pm ) <br/>2. cellspace FUNKRAISER <br/> <br/>the details: <br/>http://cellspace.org/events/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

podp 2006-06-16T17:58:24Z doris j f http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/de2a0ddd-3862-4b41-a6c2-37d1d56da67e 2006-04-01T09:23:52Z 2006-04-01T09:23:52Z

<div>Social Network Analysis has been here for more than 70 years. Now it has grown into turnkey consulting tools applicable to Sales, Marketing Intelligence and Business Development. Subtext is: It cannot only be used for Marketing and Sales. Use your phantasie and see how far it can take you to support your ideas and missions. When we say "increase revenues" it means: It works, its effective and efficient, its sustainable and it works for politics and movements too. <br/> <br/>Enjoy an Exhibition where we visualize California Fortune 100 companies, its interlocking directors, executives and case studies of Fortune 500 companies which successfully worked with FAS.research Solutions and Maps. So this is about power structures and who is most influential for serving on the right boards. hmm! <br/> <br/>when: April 18th 2006 <br/>where : swissnex, 730 Montgomery Street @ Jackson, San Francisco, CA 94111 <br/> <br/>program <br/>6.30 pm Doors Open, Drinks, food &amp; Networking <br/>7:30 pm “Revolutions happen: Business Consulting based on Social Network Analysis”, by Don Steiny, Institute for Social Network Analysis of the Economy (ISNAE) <br/>8:15 pm “Increase revenues using Social Network Analysis”, by Harald Katzmair, FAS.research <br/>9:30 pm Doors close <br/> <br/>cost : A $ 35 contribution to the event’s costs will be collected at the door (cash or check only), please register online <br/>http://www.swissnex.org/our-actions/events/sna/view </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

doris j f 2006-04-01T09:23:52Z Jen http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/9ddf1198-c7f9-4d19-945f-51457e87c7e0 2006-03-24T01:05:11Z 2006-03-24T01:05:11Z

<div>You thought YOU were weird as a kid? My girlhood obsession with chickens, paired with extreme boredom and social ineptitude, made for imaginary dynamite in the mind of young Jen. Yes, the charm of chickens rendered me unwilling to deal with the human world. Did I ever recover? You decide! <br/> <br/>I'll be reading all about it when I present "Chicken Monster" (Other Magazine, Issue #9) on Thursday, April 20 at James Warner's lit event Inside Story Time. It's all going down at the Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St. (@ Van Ness) from 7 - 9pm. See the flyer and read about the evening's other writers at www.insidestorytime.com. <br/> <br/>I'd love to see you there. <br/> <br/>Peace, <br/>JBA</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

Jen 2006-03-24T01:05:11Z maritza http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/c8602e30-6fdb-46ef-8459-29a726ccac14 2006-02-24T18:15:51Z 2006-02-24T18:15:51Z

<div>Dear Abundance Leaguers, <br/> <br/>Next Thursday, March 2nd, the Abundance League meets again to remind <br/>its members that there are other sentient beings out there ready to live <br/>meaningfully, without market intervention (or at least with minimal market <br/>intervention). <br/> <br/>We will get together around food and drink to find out how our lives are going, <br/>how our world changing plans are moving along, and how we can assist each <br/>other in creating the world we want to live in - while still immersed in the <br/>less than perfect world that surrounds us. <br/> <br/>If you have a vision for a different culture and want to meet people to help you <br/>manifest it, we hope to see you at the next Abundance League. <br/> <br/>This month we are ready to launch our survey to map the resources of the <br/>Abundance League. Stop by so you can hear about how we are <br/>creating a picture of all the incredible people and their amazing gifts that <br/>compose our community. <br/> <br/>And please join our effort to keep the community in touch throughout the <br/>month by joining our tribe: http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague <br/> <br/>Hope to see you there! <br/> <br/>Abundantly yours, <br/> <br/>Neal White Arrow &amp; Maritza <br/> <br/>When: Thursday, March 2nd, 6pm-10pm <br/>Where: Maritza's place <br/> 1117 Tennessee St. #3 (@22nd St.) <br/> 415-548-0064 <br/>If you can, please bring some food or drink for our potluck.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

maritza 2006-02-24T18:15:51Z christian http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/39caebee-22ba-434b-bcdb-a9daeede7f7e 2006-02-16T19:03:59Z 2006-02-16T19:03:59Z

<div>hi folks, <br/> <br/>i´m editor of glocalist medias:medias for ngos and civil society based in vienna (europe). please leran more about us: www.glocalist.com <br/> <br/>we are seeking for contributions, commentaries, essays, letters etc. to be published in the glocalist media. we focus on exchange of views&amp; passions related to ngos&amp;civil society for to establish an exchange of mutual understanding and learnings. contributions in english are welcomed. we are strongly interested in commentaries etc. on political issues related tuo human rights, networks, civil society and ngos. thanxs christian neugebauer</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

christian 2006-02-16T19:03:59Z josh http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/88297d33-6b44-4944-beb4-82958afb607f 2006-02-16T00:49:58Z 2006-02-16T00:49:58Z

<div>HEY folks ... just a quick reminder, the great documentary about the Minutemen is screening tonight at SFAI. Here are the deets. See ya there! <br/> <br/>josh <br/> <br/>Independent Arts &amp; Media, producer of Expo for the Artist &amp; Musician, presents a special benefit film screening of a vital new documentary about independent music, art &amp; culture. <br/> <br/> "We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen" <br/> Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. <br/> San Francisco Art Institute Lecture Hall <br/> 800 Chestnut St., SF <br/> TIX: $7/advance, $10/door. Additional donations welcome. <br/> Screening benefits Independent Arts &amp; Media <br/> <br/> Trailer: http://artsandmedia.net/cgi-bin/dc/iam/2005/minutemen_screening <br/> Press release: http://artsandmedia.net/iam/objects/we_jam_econo_press.pdf <br/> <br/> The Minutemen embodied the D.I.Y. spirit, artistic accomplishment and <br/> cultural independence that makes punk a world-changing force. That same <br/> spirit inspires all our efforts at Independent Arts &amp; Media. This is a <br/> breakthrough documentary that packs heaps of interviews and great live <br/> footage of one of the best bands of any musical era. <br/> <br/> Screenings introduced by V. Vale (Re/Search, &amp;lt;http://researchpubs.com/>http://researchpubs.com/).</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

josh 2006-02-16T00:49:58Z bradaschenck http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/660d8e23-65e2-4a34-ad2a-eb4271a33dd0 2006-01-27T06:39:27Z 2006-01-27T06:39:27Z

<div> <br/>Hey guy’s I am a distant Abundance leaguer. I am trying to write a story about the January meeting, which I was not at. I have to write about an event for a course through Penn State and a few of my class mates appear to be Bush supporters and I am hopping that by gaining a little enlightenment from AL they might just open up a little. So if anyone has information on the meeting or links to their projects that they talked about in January that would be awesome. <br/>Much thanks. <br/>Brad</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

bradaschenck 2006-01-27T06:39:27Z nealgorenflo http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/0848af9b-1c60-48e5-bf76-55458ba5472e 2006-01-25T23:57:44Z 2006-01-25T23:57:44Z

<div>The Pew Internet &amp; American Life Project today released a report describing how the internet improves Americans' capacity to maintain their social networks and how they gain a big payoff when they use the internet to activate those networks to solicit help. <br/> <br/>The report is based on two surveys and finds that the internet and email expand and strengthen the social ties that people maintain in the offline world. The surveys show that people not only socialize online, but they also incorporate the internet into their quest for information and advice as they seek help and make decisions. <br/> <br/>Disputing concerns that heavy use of the internet might diminish people's social relations, the report finds that the internet fits seamlessly with Americans' in-person and phone encounters. With the help of the internet, people are able to maintain active contact with sizable social networks, even though many of the people in those networks do not live close to them. <br/> <br/>The report, "The Strength of Internet Ties," highlights how email supplements, rather than replaces, the communication people have with others in their network. <br/> <br/>The full report is available at: <br/> <br/>http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/172/report_display.asp <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

nealgorenflo 2006-01-25T23:57:44Z nealgorenflo http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/ab95a6af-f8b9-42b6-bf50-67a4d7639de0 2005-12-23T20:00:55Z 2005-12-23T20:00:01Z

<div>Holiday Greetings Abundance Leaguers, <br/> <br/>Be sure to save the date - Thursday January 5th, 6pm - for the next <br/>Abundance League. Location details below. <br/> <br/>We are excited to start 2006 welcoming some new Abundance Leaguers and <br/>reconnecting with those who helped us create this community of cooperation, <br/>trust, authenticity, and joy during the past 8 months. <br/> <br/>As well as the usual announcements by members, a unique opportunity has been offered to our community by our new leaguers from Austria - Doris and Harald. <br/> <br/>Seems by day Harald and Doris make their living analyzing social networks <br/>with the aim of maximizing value creation. How Abundance League of them! <br/>Usually they do this for high tech clients and governments through their <br/>company FAS.research, but they've offered to do a social network analysis of <br/>The Abundance League as a gift to the community. The end result will be a <br/>visualization / resource map of The Abundance League as a social network of <br/>resources. How cool is that? Thank you Doris and Harald! <br/> <br/>So after announcements, Harald and Doris will give an overview of the <br/>practice of Social Network Analysis and then will walk us through what we, <br/>the study participants, need to do so they can complete a social network <br/>analysis of The Abundance League. <br/> <br/>Given the success of the analysis relies somewhat on a good turnout for <br/>January 5th, we hope you will make a special effort to attend. We're looking <br/>forward to this as an excellent group learning experience with a very useful <br/>artifact as an output. <br/> <br/>We hope to see you there! <br/> <br/>Abundance and stuff, <br/> <br/>Neal White Arrow &amp; Maritza <br/> <br/>When: Thursday, January 5th, 6pm <br/>Where: Harald and Doris' Loft at 1168 Folsom Street - Unit 304; San Francisco <br/>Number: 415.867.0429 (Neal's number if you have questions / need <br/>directions, etc.) <br/>Gifts: You're invited to bring drink and some healthy finger food <br/>to share w/ the community.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

nealgorenflo 2005-12-23T20:00:01Z maritza http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/b5a412b7-077f-48f1-9d83-52e0be3b5f65 2005-12-03T06:46:08Z 2005-11-17T00:02:10Z

<div>Dear Abundance Leaguers, <br/> <br/>We are super excited to invite you to our next Abundance League on Thursday, December 1, 6pm-10pm. (It's starting to look like TAL is every first Thursday.) <br/> <br/>We are proud of the community that is steadily forming around the ideas of interconnectedness, cooperation, and joy. We're committed to seeing us all grow and thrive with each other's support. <br/> <br/>We are hoping that the Abundance League will be a nurturing place of interaction for the development of deep and fun relationships, where we can make friends that we can call community members. We want the Abundance <br/>League to be a space where we can help make someone else's life easier and find collaborators in realizing our hopes and dreams. <br/> <br/>We want the Abundance League to be a fun event about social interaction, community building, and our projects related to this. In the USA in 2005, the phrase "community building" is used all too freely by businesses and institutions that really aren't dedicated to collective empowerment. <br/> <br/>How about we, the people with common interests living in a particular area, spend time together to find out what those interests are and reinvent our area? <br/> <br/>In the spirit of a new and improved Abundance League, we'd like to see other members of the community help us make it happen. Some of the ideas floating around the last gathering were to have rotating locations, so we can all host and feel ownership over this great event. Having a potluck dinner style gathering for the relaxed vibe and ritual aspect that food and drink bring into any meeting of souls was proposed as well. <br/> <br/>We are full of ideas and energy and can't wait to see you all again so we can move forward with inventing this together. We would like to see the kind of community that is invested in their members being aware and present, feeling supported in living the lives they want, being of service and in fun, here and now. <br/> <br/>See you soon! <br/> <br/>Where: Maritza's house, 1117 Tennessee St. #3 <br/>(nearest major cross is 22nd and 3rd Streets) <br/>When: Thursday Dec. 1st 6:00-10:00ish <br/>What: Abundance League Monthly Gathering. <br/> <br/>Abundantly yours, <br/> <br/>Neal White Arrow and Maritza</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 1 reply </div>

maritza 2005-11-17T00:02:10Z nealgorenflo http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/0e64b1e9-29e5-4ba2-b077-a631033c5637 2005-12-03T04:13:24Z 2005-12-03T04:13:24Z

<div>"At present, people create barriers between each other by their fragmentary thought. Each one operates separately. When these barriers have dissolved, then there arises one mind, where they are all one unit, but each person also retains his or her own individual awareness. That one mind will still exist even when they separate, and when they come together, it will be as if they hadn't separated. It's actually a single intelligence that works with people who are moving in relationship with one another... If you had a number of people who really pulled together and worked together in this way, it would be remarkable. They would stand out so much that everyone would know they were different." <br/> <br/>-- quantum physicist and dialogue innovator David Bohm </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

nealgorenflo 2005-12-03T04:13:24Z maritza http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/cba0dc40-a839-4225-aa02-0baf12fcabaa 2005-12-02T19:53:03Z 2005-12-02T19:53:03Z

<div>Hey All, <br/> <br/>I've no idea what's happening with the Abundance League, but it's good. <br/> <br/>Great, actually. <br/> <br/>Just wanted to acknowledge the amazing community that is forming around this event and the great time we are having creating the lives of our dreams. Excuse the cheese, but it's true. Beautiful feeling to start articulating the detailed description of the culture we are strving for and thriving in. <br/> <br/>Thanks to all who gathered last night and I'm super stoked to do it again next month. <br/> <br/>Maritza <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

maritza 2005-12-02T19:53:03Z ericaj http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/4452cee4-a575-4b74-86ec-96b1044d6891 2005-11-09T23:33:49Z 2005-11-09T21:21:59Z

<div>Hiya dear abundants, as mentioned in our last meeting I've posted the info for "The Future Of Food" next November 16 at City College. <br/> <br/>Please check out the Event section, and come check out the flick! <br/> <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 1 reply </div>

ericaj 2005-11-09T21:21:59Z nealgorenflo http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/21ace24b-5a41-4bac-bc30-49fd05709db8 2005-11-04T17:32:25Z 2005-11-04T17:32:25Z

<div>Great meeting last night! I was cool to see leaguers come out and <br/>share their projects and passions, seek help, and get help. <br/> <br/>I wanted to share with you the message I sent to my family that is changing the holiday dynamics in my family. Feel free to copy and paste! Think of what would happen if a huge number of people did this... <br/> <br/>Yours, <br/> <br/>Neal <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Dear Family, <br/> <br/>Unfortunately, we won't be joining you for the holidays. <br/> <br/>Andrea and I have decided that we will celebrate the holidays in the following way. Tell us what your favorite cause is and we'll donate $100 to it. <br/> <br/>If you'd like to do the same for us, for whatever amount you are comfortable with, our cause is Forest Ethics. You may send us a holiday card with a check made out to Forest Ethics. <br/> <br/>PLEASE DON'T MAIL US GIFTS. <br/> <br/>We've decided to do this for a couple reasons. First, neither Andrea or I are Christian. <br/> <br/>Second, it seems inappropriate to participate in the orgy of consumption associated with the holidays as the links between the consumer lifestyle and human and environmental devastation become abundantly clear. Rather than contribute to this societal self-destruction, we'd rather learn about the causes you care about and support them. <br/> <br/>Love, <br/> <br/>Neal and Andrea</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

nealgorenflo 2005-11-04T17:32:25Z maritza http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/e01347c5-7d90-4a0a-bc1c-15cf86a08125 2005-10-25T20:32:20Z 2005-10-25T20:32:20Z

<div>Dear Abundance Leaguers, <br/> <br/>We're so grateful for what the Abundance League has brought to all of us involved with it -- new friends, practical help, camaraderie, inspiration, and the direct experience of abundance. <br/> <br/>As far as we are concerned, it has been an incredible earning experience, crucial to our own personal evolution. We've learned that co-creation is not just a group process, but also a dialogue between self evolution and group evolution. We've learned that fidelity to the integrity to oneself simultaneous with fidelity to the collective is true, just, and powerful. <br/> <br/>We hope each of you has gained somehow. <br/> <br/>We are deeply grateful to all of you. You have been fearless in your self-expression and commitment to your visions. These visions speak of a world where everyone is welcome, where everyone is valued, where everyone is free <br/>to give and get help with their passions, where beauty flows abundantly from the springs of co-creation, mutual support, and cooperation. We have witnessed incredible outpourings of artistic beauty, of passion, healing wisdom, and personal and collective truth. Oh yeah, and there were all your <br/>great projects! Thank you for sharing yourselves so generously! <br/> <br/>We are also incredibly grateful to Scott Levkoff and Polly Whitaker who were our partners in creating and hosting the event. Without their inspiration, wisdom, and deep experience with the co-creative process, the Abundance <br/>League would not have happened. Not to mention the wonderful community space that they've created for gatherings. We are grateful to have such fearless servants of evolution in our midst! Thank you Scott and Polly. <br/> <br/>While we have benefited greatly from this experience, wonderful new developments in our lives preclude our continued coordination of this event. We'd like to have one <br/>more Abundance League with Neal and Maritza as organizers next Thursday, November 3rd. <br/> <br/>We look forward to inviting you to a new gathering that will be focused in creating and nourishing a tighter community and will emphasize social interaction. Stay tuned. <br/> <br/>We hope to see you Thursday! <br/> <br/>Where: Maritza's house, 1117 Tennessee St. #3 <br/> (nearest major cross is 22nd and 3rd Streets) <br/>When: Thursday Nov. 3. 27th 6:30-9:30ish <br/>What: Abundance League Monthly Gathering. <br/>There will be no featured speakers, just announcements and mingling. <br/> <br/>Abundantly yours, <br/> <br/>Neal White Arrow and Maritza</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

maritza 2005-10-25T20:32:20Z realize2actualize http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/33f89ce7-fea0-414c-b341-fdcfe82ea4cd 2005-09-24T03:30:10Z 2005-09-24T03:30:10Z

<div>Hello all! <br/> <br/>I very much enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you all yesterday. Thank you for allowing me to share my vision about what I call..conscious rEvolution. I have been putting a lot of work into this..not generated income from a regular job for about 2 years, but rather focused most all of my time and attention on my personal studies.... <br/> <br/> <br/>I am just now in the process of putting all the material together, and I realize how much work is involved in this...so..I could definiltey use all the help I can get..from writers..editors..web designers, media people..I need help with promotions...distribution of marketing material..organization of workshops and semiars..and on and on the list goes.... <br/> <br/>Right now I am working on a mission statement for the group I am organizing, and also trying to put together flyers and a brochure. I definitely could use and would very much appreciate your assistance..also..maybe you know how to put together a business proposal..or how about writing a grant? <br/>Maybe you have an idea of how to market this material to other social groups or organizations here in the Bay Area. Since I have trained myself to present publically I am looking for the proper outlets and an audience to share this awareness with...so please let me know if you can think of anything that could help get this rEvolution on the road. <br/> <br/>I thank the abundance league for being an outlet to present worthy projects to the community, and I would very much appreciate your help with this cause.. <br/> <br/>Peace and blessings. <br/> <br/>Christoph Ebert <br/> <br/>realize2actualize@yahoo.com <br/>www.geocities.com/realize2actualize <br/>groups.yahoo.com/group/realize2actualize/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

realize2actualize 2005-09-24T03:30:10Z nealgorenflo http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/320d8f2d-53ca-4be5-acc1-5ab85c49cb84 2005-08-25T01:14:27Z 2005-08-25T01:14:27Z

<div>andrea and I will be at Bipolar and 9:00. It's some animal themed camp, I'm not sure how I got mixed up in this, this cosmic barnyard. All I know is that if you show up at our camp between 6-8p, you will be served a drink. And, animal or furry costumes will be appreciate. abundance 'n stuff, neal</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

nealgorenflo 2005-08-25T01:14:27Z scottlevkoff http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague/thread/c05edad6-2e1f-4a91-8d33-f2e1d96be83b 2005-07-13T01:54:42Z 2005-07-13T01:54:42Z

<div>Hello there... <br/>welcome to the tribe for The Abundance League- a community/ gathering focused on exploring, sharing and celebrating abundance-in-practice! <br/> <br/>What project(s) are you involved with that foster abundance? <br/> <br/>..and we're not just talking $$$ here, abundance comes in many forms...social value, great experiences, gifting, barter, community exchange, goodwill, positive intention, etc. <br/> <br/>Below is the invite to the next monthly gathering... <br/> <br/>The Abundance League- A House of The SuperStar Nation <br/>Presents - <br/> <br/>The Abundance League Monthly Gathering <br/>A celebration of abundant social practices. <br/> <br/>Save the Date! <br/>Wednesday July 27th, 2005 is the magical date for the most <br/>productive gathering in the Bay Area! <br/> <br/>Save the date and bring your energy, resources, projects and <br/>visions to collaborate with other Social Scientists, Avatars of <br/>Abundance, Sustainability Buffs, Environmental Champions, <br/>Social Justice Heroes, Community Stewards, Experience <br/>Designers and anyone who's interested in exploring ways of living <br/>abundantly! <br/> <br/>PLEASE NOTE: we have changed the date from July 19th <br/>to July 27th <br/> <br/>Where: Mission Control, 2519 Mission Street @ 21st <br/>When: Wednesday, July 27th from 6.30-10:00pm <br/>Cost: $5-10 sliding scale donation <br/>BYO finger foods and beverages to share <br/>Please feel free to bring friends who you think would be <br/>interested. <br/> <br/>Watch for the next email with the list of this month's presenters <br/>and schedule! <br/> <br/>With your Hosts- Neal White Arrow, Maritza, Prof Violet <br/>and Polly SuperStar <br/> <br/>We will be meeting on Wednesday this month to give us all <br/>the opportunity to go play with our friends at Planetwork <br/>on Thursday, July 23rd. In fact, we like them so much that <br/>we have decided to move The Abundance League to the <br/>last Thursday of the month to not bump into these amazing <br/>people! Check them out at www.planetwork.net <br/> <br/> --------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>The Abundance League Charter <br/>The Abundance League is a growing network of social <br/>visionaries, instigators and community leaders that gather <br/>monthly to explore the social architecture of sustainability, <br/>to share positive solutions, and to co-create a new culture <br/>of abundance. Our focus is not only on results, but on the <br/>process of collaboration and mutual support. We are open <br/>to everybody. <br/> <br/> <br/>The Abundance League Mingle Dynamics- <br/>Our community supports the following dynamics…. <br/> <br/>Be authentic <br/>Represent yourself, your passions, and your projects <br/>authentically <br/> <br/>Give authentically <br/>Don't give beyond your means, make offers you cannot <br/>honor or give gifts with expectation of return!!! <br/> <br/>Say hi <br/>Smile, or "tip your hat" to acknowledge those directly <br/>around you or walking by. Acknowledging is a <br/>simple way to honor and welcome others. <br/> <br/>Make connections <br/>Introduce others to those you've met. A good community <br/>is often a place where everyone knows everyone. <br/>Connecting the dots is fun. <br/> <br/>Ask questions <br/>Learn about those you meet. Ask about their passions, <br/>talents, and projects so that you can introduce <br/>them to the people and ideas that can help them. <br/> <br/>Help if you can <br/>Once you learned someone's passions, offer them a favor <br/>such as e-mailing a link, recommending a book, <br/>giving moral support, or making an introduction. <br/> <br/>Listen <br/>Listen to others as you would want them to listen to you! <br/> <br/>Sparkle <br/>Be bright and brief in group conversation. Honor others' <br/>time and attention. <br/> <br/>Mind if I Mingle? <br/>If you want to break from a group, say politely something like, <br/>"it was nice meeting you, do you mind if I continue mingling?" <br/> <br/>Make yourself known <br/>Share your opinions, talents, projects, and passions in an <br/>authentic and respectful way. Let people know where you <br/>need help. <br/> <br/>Remember names <br/>Using a new acquaintance's name several times in conversation <br/>can help you to remember it. Do not be afraid to ask their <br/>name again if you forget. <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/abundanceleague">The Abundance League</a> - 0 replies </div>

scottlevkoff 2005-07-13T01:54:42Z