Values/Vision

EcoReality Vision Brainstorming

The "who," "what," and "why" of EcoReality.

Who
- A group of people who are committed to:
- sustainability, in all its forms,
- working together to demonstrate a spiritual connection to each other and the earth,
- through compassionate and loving relationships.
What -- shared vision that we want to do:
- living sustainably in SW BC
- deep spiritual connection to the earth and each other
  - awareness and connectedness
  - celebration & ritual
  - diversity
  - gifting
  - honouring others
- through demonstration and sharing alternative living systems that bring about harmony among all living things (process)
  - adherence to non-violence
  - empowering people through personal responsibility and accountability
  - clear communication and feedback
  - acceptance, cooperation, and prevention of conflict through awareness of your behavior
  - clear written process... (per JWS)
- education
  - ecologically/systems based
  - learner centred
  - child/teen/adult -- all ages
Why -- the problem we hope to solve
- JS because humans are not living within their planetary budget, causing destruction of our resource base, which is resulting in wars, famine, disease, and possible extinction of the human race.
- JC research and present a way of living that is in harmony with each other and the earth, rather than the current trend of a world of overpopulation, conflict, depletion of resources
- SB to restore balance and regenerative systems where human led depletion has tipped the planet out of energetic balance