"vision without action is merely a dream, action without vision just passes the time, vision with action can change the world"
Hello friends and family! Thanks for checking up on swansongs. I hope this will be an exhilarating, expansive, enlightening, and most importantly interactive learning experience. I will be getting on an airplane this afternoon to fly to the Findhorn Ecovillage in Northern Scotland. Here are some things I've learned about the place prior to my trip.....
THE HISTORY: In 1962, Peter Caddy, Eileen Caddy, and Dorothy Maclean followed their intuition and grew a garden in a barren trailer park in Northeastern Scotland (picture). Through perseverance and a deep faith, they grew huge herbs, plants, and flowers--including a famous 40 POUND cabbage. Word spread and a small community formed with the undercurrents of a harmonious relationship with nature. Formally registered as a Scottish Charity, the Findhorn Foundation grew to 300 members in the 70's and 80's. Now with over 400 members, it is internationally recognized as an ever-evolving community committed to a sustainable future for mankind.
THE VISION: To live sustainably, not only with respect to the environment but socially, economically and spiritually as well.
THE ACTION: Projects in eco-housing, biological sewage treatment, wind turbines, organic gardening, non-doctrinal spirituality, and much more.
That was just the warmup. My plane leaves in a few hours and I've got to finish packing. I will spend the first week at Findhorn doing "Experience Week." After I experience "experience week", I'll tell you all about it. I want to keep this blog so that anyone who is interested in Findhorn can post questions, comments, thoughts, etc. I would love to be a liason to this fascinating place so feel free to ponder and I would love to ponder back. Until next time!
6 comments:
Hi Jen. It was great seeing you the other day. Hope you had a great trip and have a most enjoyable and enlightening experience.
Pamela had her baby, Theo on Friday. All are well. I'll send you some pictures of them as well as of you .
Love Lynn & Carl
Jen - Great idea to keep a blog - I think travel makes for some interesting writing. Can't wait to read it!
experience week sounds like in-service training... i'm sure you'll reach some enlightening "experiences" and meet lots of amazing people...
what is your address at findhorn?
i have a postcard that is almost complete and ready for sending
Take care of yourself over there. I am going abroad next semester. I will keep current with your blog. I hope I get to see you when you get back. What is scotland like? Will you go around or stay in Findhorn. I hope you meet some musicmakers. I saw Than before he left. Sounds like you two had a haell of an adventure!
sistah-fly. It's five in the morning and I'm sitting in the JFK airport waiting to fly to Vermont. I hope you're finding your fins at Findhorn. I miss you. I can't wait until we are reunited. Much love from your favorite Catfish.
Hey, Miss Jen. I wanted to tell you how proud I am of you. You amaze me. I can't wait to hear all of your unbelievable stories!
Love you.
-Zirah
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