Ah.... so worth the watch.... a powerful reminder. Join us 27 September for Findhorn's New Story Summit and let's start a path towards a new beginning - together. (thank you Avalon) Watch video
The New Story of Self
TEDx, Guy Dauncey: Seven Ways We Can Win the Sustainability Endgame
A fast-paced, passionate and engaging TED talk by Guy Dauncey. He and his wife Carolyn Herriot are Findhorn Foundation Fellows living in British Columbia, Canada where both are exploring the personal and global aspects of a sustainable world. Guy's brilliant TED talk in Vancouver in 2009 covers many aspects of the new story from organic gardening and appropriate technology to global governance and universal spirituality. His outlook is positive, audacious and courts the miraculous. Hope you … Watch video
Making sure the Earth is our Business
In the lead up to the New Story Summit, Geoff Dalglish brings us this article featuring Satish Kumar and Polly Higgins, both of whom will be participating in the Summit at Findhorn 27 September to 3 October 2014. Continue reading
The New Story Summit – clarifying our deepest intentions
Janice Dolley, member of the core organising team for Findhorn's New Story Summit taking place 27 September - 3 October 2014, offers food for thought to help prepare Summiteers and Local Hub group members to align on the inner to their deepest intentions in advance of the event. Continue reading
The extraordinary story of human beings and energy
Paul Allen, who will be participating in Findhorn's New Story Summit 27 September - 3 October 2014, shares his vision of a new story for humanity in this excerpt from a short talk he will be giving at the event. Paul is a member of the famous Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) and is a leader in the ground-breaking Zero Carbon Britain research programme. Continue reading
The Danger of a Single Story
A pertinent 19 minute talk from TED. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie shares her story and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. Worthwhile watching for anyone thinking about what the New Story, or New Stories, might be. (thanks to Robin Alfred & Gigi Coyle) Watch video
David Korten on the New Story and Economy
I was delighted to have the opportunity recently to edit an exclusive interview for the New Story Summit between Prof David Korten and our very own Roger Doudna. Prof Korten was a visiting professor at Harvard Business School before moving to south-east Asia where for many years he worked with aid organisations, before returning to the US. He has written several well-known books, including When Corporations Rule the World and The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community. He currently … Watch video
How Can the Crisis of Our Time Be Turned Into a Great Love Story?
We’ll need to become skilled at walking the line between urgency and hope, maintaining our balance in a world out of balance. I’m convinced that out of the crucible of crisis, the greatest love story on earth could be born. Nice piece by filmmaker Velcrow Ripper on reframing our Story as a great love story. (thanks to Gail Davidson for the link) Continue reading
The Shift – A Movie Made by A Movement
Having just reached its Indiegogo funding goals, this upcoming film looks set to become one of the movies of the New Story - fasten your seatbelt before watching! via The Shift Movie Watch video