2016 Retreat / Visions for 2017

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 […]

Facing our Future Challenges with Authentic Hope: The Work that Reconnects

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 […]

A Question of Questions

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, […]