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I am so excited to be attending the Toronto Summer Institute from July 9 to July 14. It will be wonderful to connect with other people from all over the world who aspire to create better communities…Continue
Started by Rebecca Shuman Jul 4, 2011.
"This is not just solving a problem. This is about welcoming back into our community people who have really been on the fringes and neglected for a long, long time." Dennis Plummer, Executive…Continue
Started by Rebecca Shuman Feb 6, 2011.
Matt, who volunteered to read through Organizing America, reads at the Starbucks at Journal Center in Albuquerque.…Continue
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It is the last few hours of the Toronto Summer Institute and John O'Brien is leading us through a reflective process before we leave. One of our reflections asks what our calling is or what we want to create, and then, what are our fears about doing that. I find my fear to be that I will lower my expectations and accept less, and I fear this because I think this may have been happening, actually since my arrival in New Mexico. It suddenly becomes clear to me that I have been taking…
ContinuePosted by Rebecca Shuman on July 18, 2011 at 6:27am
In the 2nd session of design-thinking, my group got a sense of the butterfly that might emerge. We have 3 possibilities for prototyping tomorrow - 1) how to create a partnership with health insurance companies to provide and pay for facilitation for individuals and families; 2) create a theater-concept/a play that explains what happens back stage so what happens on stage is possible; and 4) um-mm - I can't remember. My sites are set on prototyping a theater-concept/a…
Posted by Rebecca Shuman on July 18, 2011 at 6:26am
Before the butterfly is a cocoon full of goo. Today, I wallowed in the goo with others as John O'Brien led us on a journey of design-thinking. We will work on design thinking for 2 more days when, hopefully, the butterfly emerges. I am one of three whose challenge is: "What might happen with the provision of facilitation for individuals and families who have individualized funding that assured bureaucratic shielding, community engagement and partnerships." …
Posted by Rebecca Shuman on July 18, 2011 at 6:26am
I arrived at the Toronto Summer Institute this evening shortly after 9 pm. Dave and I drove from Midland, MI. Earlier in the day, we attended a memorial service for our friend, Ed Bartlett and visited with many friends. It was an emotional day, and I feel drained. By the time we arrived at the Institute, the gathering reception was over; people were milling about and chatting. Dave spied Anne, and than Kay, so our team was whole. My spirits were lifted by the greetings and hugs from…
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We want to hear you stories about people and communities. We want to know about your experience building a community that embraces the gifts of all people. It is easy to share your story, just click Add, give your story a title and then write your story. You can attach photos, videos, and links to other sites.… Continue
Created by Rebecca Shuman Feb 3, 2011 at 12:04pm. Last updated by Rebecca Shuman Feb 6, 2011.
Alana and Mo. I remember when it was hard to get Alana on a horse. Now it is hard to get her off. She rides with Loving Thunder, this is her on Mo. Mo is in his 20s. He likes the barn, rest, being brushed by Alana, and carrots. He responds to the sound of Alana's voice and breathing. She is equally comfortable…
ContinueCreated by Rebecca Shuman Feb 6, 2011 at 3:24pm. Last updated by Rebecca Shuman Feb 6, 2011.
Last week, Albuquerque changed. For one, we were chilled to the bone, with weather in the sub-0 range. Very unusual. The cold brought the change. An article in the Sunday, Feb 6, Albuquerque Journal tells the story of community solutions at work. It was written by Leslie Linthicum, and I provide excerpts here:
"You probably didn't notice the warm wave of good works and synchronicity that washed through the streets of Albuquerque last week as Ice Age 2011 settled in for a…
ContinueCreated by Rebecca Shuman Feb 6, 2011 at 3:03pm. Last updated by Rebecca Shuman Feb 6, 2011.
Tim Bartlett from Midland Michigan taught me everything I know about belonging to community. His family helped me understand Tim's lessons. John O'Brien and Connie Lyle O'Brien helped me integrate what I learned from Tim so I could share Tim's gifts with others. His sister, Susan, started a blog of… Continue
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