We the Choir Gather and We Learn to Sing Together

[Diana]

I am saying that there is value in supporting one another in shared culture. Wasn’t that one of your primary hopes and objectives when asking whether the forums ought to be closed? You seemed to want a more curated environment in a protected space that cut out the “detuning” elements so that harmony, connection, community, and upward movement would be more readily available.

I may be misreading your contributions to this thread. If so, I apologize. If not, I would be interested to know how your thoughts in this thread square with your previous visions for Bring4th.

You read me correctly, except that I was hoping for what you said in addition to the current format, not to replace it, as I recall it.

That still sounds good to me, however, as things have transpired since then, said hopes have become recessive.  In the first place, there was very little support voiced for such at that time.  Secondly, the way things are going, these forums just don't seemed destined to go in that direction.

If I may comment on the idea that these forums aren't going in a direction anyone may have foreseen, hoped for, or envisioned, or foresee, hope for, or envision.

The thing is, we are in the thick of a transition as far as I can tell. The world keeps exponentially getting more complex, more chaotic. If wanderers are here to help the transition, or to ease the darkness of it, or in any way contribute to the love and light on this planet, I personally don't see that happening very well in a closed and exclusive environment. It sounds good and all to have a place as Carla envisioned for wanderers, but how does that help the world? It only helps the wanderers, and even then, only the wanderers who fit a certain profile.

Issues are going to surface now that are quite different than issues in 2012 or any other time in the past. More individuals are going to be seeking alternative and deeper answers to questions about our existence. More individuals are going to be visiting B4 with their concerns and questions. And so B4 morphs and flexes accordingly, like an oasis in the middle of a desert, which a lot of the human drama seems to be. I don't personally see things getting easier, less complicated or chaotic, anytime soon. I think this is what some wanderers came here for right now, to hold this space of centeredness in the midst of a storm, like the clam eye of a hurricane. 

We can encourage community, positive energy, STO perspectives, focus on the bigger picture. But encourage, or perhaps a better way to put it is exemplify, these concepts is the best we can do. 

Personally, I never expect anyone's help or understanding or partnership in metaphysical exploration, though it's nice when it happens for sure. What I do find is that even just participating in a conversation, even if no one knows what the heck I'm talking about, helps me to clarify things for myself. The acts of interaction, expression, and getting things out of one's head alone is expanding in itself.

I am somewhat of a loner, having worked for myself for a very long time, and I don't pay much attention to the media, so my view of the world may be quite skewed. So I serve up my perspectives with a shaker of salt.

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Oh, and SF, don't give up hope on more LOO and deeper foci here, as the Community Stewardship Circle does have ideas pending that may serve to support such direction. But as Aion is always saying, it takes time.