Mentioning my presence at the "Seed of Life Healing Zone" at Shambhalah,
I have been commonly greeted with a blank stare and the same question:
"Where was THAT?!?!?"
"Um, past the portal, in the trees..."
"Oh, hm, didn't even know anything was up there...Cool."
So, Alchemists, I think it's time for some brainstorming
about the vibe recognition strategy we can
employ to bring others "into the fold" so to speak...
One idea...I am recycling a whole bunch of old used scratched and useless cd's.
I'm sure we could find more....houses are inundated with these things...
(after spending from .50-$1.00 on each one, people feel somehow obligated to not throw these out, using them as coasters and such. )
i propose we lay out a
breadcrumb trail of shiny stuff
to encourage seekers to find...
To engage people's entheogenicly intrigued minds incorporating
shiny, psychedelic imagery with direction and succession to make the signage "readable":
we start a trail, back at the fractal forest, with a single cd, hanging from a tree on the trail.
Then 2 cd's, each emblazoned with the Alchemy imagery used with the dome.
Then a mobile with 3 cd's. 4..5..6, each one more elaborate,
leading our intrigued observers to the culmination of the trail where a
massive3d hanging cd sculpture welcomes them into the ÆZ.
I have been commonly greeted with a blank stare and the same question:
"Where was THAT?!?!?"
"Um, past the portal, in the trees..."
"Oh, hm, didn't even know anything was up there...Cool."
So, Alchemists, I think it's time for some brainstorming
about the vibe recognition strategy we can
employ to bring others "into the fold" so to speak...
One idea...I am recycling a whole bunch of old used scratched and useless cd's.
I'm sure we could find more....houses are inundated with these things...
(after spending from .50-$1.00 on each one, people feel somehow obligated to not throw these out, using them as coasters and such. )
i propose we lay out a
breadcrumb trail of shiny stuff
to encourage seekers to find...
To engage people's entheogenicly intrigued minds incorporating
shiny, psychedelic imagery with direction and succession to make the signage "readable":
we start a trail, back at the fractal forest, with a single cd, hanging from a tree on the trail.
Then 2 cd's, each emblazoned with the Alchemy imagery used with the dome.
Then a mobile with 3 cd's. 4..5..6, each one more elaborate,
leading our intrigued observers to the culmination of the trail where a
massive3d hanging cd sculpture welcomes them into the ÆZ.
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Re: "Signage"
Wed, January 3, 2007 - 4:54 PM"signage" is rite on...
very fun, the bread cumb strategy has broad and fond emotional appeal ~
not too 'in your face',
pass go & straight to the heart!
...just where we want 'em ;)
recycle, recycle, recycle
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Re: "Signage"
Mon, January 15, 2007 - 1:36 PMMmmmm!!!
I love this idea. The Seed of Life is where I spent much of my time at last year's Shambhala.
Now, I was talking with the Calgary crew regarding the Seed of Life, and they said it was no longer going to be up this year - so I would love to get some details of more information to understand what will be partaking this year, as that will help me understand and be able to participate in planning and collaberating ideas for future creations.
Will this space be similar to what the Seed Dome was last summer? Crystals? Music?
What I loved about this space last year, was it was a place where you could completely let go and just be. It was a sacred space in the midst of all the chaos, and it is something that so many people would truly welcome.
I look forward to learning more.....
Blessings!!
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