Sympatheia
“Sympatheia” is the belief in mutual interdependence (Inter-being) among everything in the universe, that we are all one. It is an invitation to us to take a step back, zoom out and see life from a higher vantage point than our own.
Sympatheia is a blog which focusses on highlighting new, integral breakthroughs in the understanding of values, cultural systems and world-views in order to positively influence the creation of regenerative cultures aligned with the evolution of life.
Fritjof Capra: “Coronavirus: Lessons from Gaia for Humanity”
Guest Blog: It is my pleasure to repost this video and article by renowned physicist and systems theorist, Fritjof Capra entitled: “Coronavirus: Lessons from Gaia for Humanity”. Fritjof Capra in my view is one of the world’s leading thinkers. His book “The Systems...
Do we expand Ottawa’s urban boundary? Part 4
In the spirit of open dialogue, I am pleased to post (with his permission) the comments that Pierre Dufresne, Vice-President, Land Development, Tartan Land Development Corporation has sent to the Chairs of the two committees discussing the Growth Management Strategy...
Do we expand Ottawa’s urban boundary? Part 3
I received the following email from my Councillor, Councillor Brockington who represents River Ward. It is an honest statement and reflection of facts re: what is being proposed concerning the urban boundary expansion issue, the pros and cons of the three options, a...
Canadian Nonprofit Workers Survey 2020
To all my friends and associates in the nonprofit community, please take time to fill out this important survey from the folks at Social Canada Social and also share it through your networks. https://socialcanada.org/2020/04/04/canadian-nonprofit-workers-survey-2020/
Watch the Inner Climate Change Documentary
No other organization that I know of comes close to reflecting my values and beliefs, than the Findhorn Foundation. This documentary is just another amazing example of how they are on the leading edge of evolution, or as we say in the “Integral” community, second...
Do we expand Ottawa’s urban boundary? Part 2
There will be much written on this subject in the coming two weeks! Please check out this article: https://www.ottawamatters.com/local-news/many-factors-to-consider-before-choosing-where-boundary-could-expand-ottawa-planning-chair-2285455 First of all, Form follows...
Unity GIC launch
During these challenging times, VCIB remains committed to helping communities that are impacted by #COVID19. That’s why we’re responding with the Unity GIC, which offers organizations the ability to earn more through a stable, fixed-rate investment and, in turn, will...
Do we expand Ottawa’s Urban boundary? Part 1
As the vote on whether or not to expand Ottawa’s urban boundary approaches, it’s time for an adult conversation on a very important issue for all of us who love our City. The following video from TVO’s The Agenda raises some excellent points concerning the pros and...
Some very useful notes re: the ideas from the book
Steve McIntosh and the good folks at Developmental Politics (https://www.culturalevolution.org/developmental-politics/ ) have added some very useful notes re: the ideas from the book. Please check them out here: “The 15 new (or partially new) ideas below are...