2020 is the year of the future, the date and year for which so many future scenarios were written, especially in the early years of the new futures programs, 2009-2012. While no different in terms of time passing, 2020 is a branded year, one that we’ve been forecasting for the past five decades. Now that […]
Every year a group of DwD facilitators and stewards (community volunteers who curate sessions) meet for a year-end retreat. We celebrate and appreciate the learning and accomplishment of the year and have an inquiry toward planning for the next year. Among the dreams and possibilities we considered for 2017 were: Dreams from the Retreat The Stoa […]
The Work that Reconnects was an evening of dialogue and experiential exercises based on teachings and practices developed over the last 40 years by eco-philosopher Joanna Macy and colleagues. The workshop offered an inspiring context for action and participation in the Great Turning toward a life-sustaining society and world. Joanna spoke June 21st to a […]
Vanessa Judelman of Mosaic People Development hosted the April 2012 DwD. THE WORKSHOP Everyone has a life purpose. It is the reason we are on this planet. It is the thing we are meant to accomplish, the gift we are meant to bring. The session explored: What a fulfilling life would look like Core values and […]
Can a powerful question change the world? Why do some questions motivate people to deeply reflect and act? The creation and sharing of a catalyzing question is a generative act, it creates a point of view. Such a true question provokes a deep response and outlook. Great questions are the inspiration of research, journalism, strategy, […]