Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Means and end

[Sanda Everette (sandasmc]

I meant to write but didn't but I always find myself inspired by Robyn.

We definitely have more of a purpose than cohousing...but then I guess
we are not really cohousing anyway....some form of retrofit.  We
definitely identify as an intentional community with aspirations of
being a mini ecovillage.  We recently had our first one day retreat
including many heart opening activities as well as focusing on
structures, communication, decision making, etc.

But then, I am also what someone described as a retired hippie--I have
been interested in intentional community since the 70s and see cohousing
as an extension that makes it more available to more mainstream folks
who may not know that they are closet hippies.  I just had a flash, a
thought about it in more modern terms, like multiple intelligences...one
of the 7 intelligences is "intrapersonal."  Maybe folks attracted to
community, whether cohousing or other, are high in this area...or feel a
strong pull to it. I recently heard that they identified a 8th
intelligence, naturalist.  I also recently heard that a gene for
altruism has been identified.  Perhaps some of this helps explain why
some of us are so pulled to make a difference on the planet while others
are pulled to the mall.  Hmmm, I may be changing topics here.  If anyone
wants a reference to this theory that I am talking about, here is one of
many found with Google,
http://edweb.gsn.org/edref.mi.th.html
> 
> > No one replied.  Does that mean we're the only community represented on
> this list that has another purpose beyond cohousing?
> 
> Through Pinakarri - deep listening - we learn to love more completely.  Our
> cohousing style co-op is one means to that end.  Cohousing is a framework
> Even if some groups don't identify with being 'intentional communities' (and
> Pinakarri does) all cohousing groups have intention.  This is often
> articulated as a desire for community for example, which requires commitment
> to generousity and respect  to achieve.
> 
> And lots of other great people are expressing their commitment to a better
> more loving world, from living in nuclear families in the 'burbs through to
> sustainable communes.
> 
> Warm regards
> Robyn Williams
> Pinakarri Community
> Fremantle, Western Australia
> 
> www.pinakarri.net.au
> 
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Sanda and Brian Everette 
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San Mateo Cooperative Community 
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