Creating a World That Works for All: One Community at a Time
My Gifts
Creating a healthy community can only
happen when you and I let our gifts be known to the rest of the
community. So often we're never asked what we're good at or what we
might bring to the table.
From the book "Community: The Structure of Belonging" by Peter Block:
In community building, rather than focusing on our deficiencies and weaknesses, which will most likely not go away, we gain more leverage when we focus on the gifts we bring and seek ways to capitalize on them. Instead of problematizing people and work, the conversation that searches for our gifts brings the greatest change and results. The leadership task––indeed the task of every citizen––is to bring the gifts of those on the margin into the center. This is a core quality of a hospitable community, whose work is to bring into play the gifts of all its members, especially strangers.
WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO OFFER YOUR COMMUNITY?
WHAT ARE THE GIFTS THAT YOU BRING? What do you know? What are you good at? What would you like to share or with other people?
CLICK ON Add a Comment BELOW AND LIST:
• YOUR NAME
• YOUR GIFTS
• CONTACT INFO: Like a website, email address, etc.
From the book "Community: The Structure of Belonging" by Peter Block:
In community building, rather than focusing on our deficiencies and weaknesses, which will most likely not go away, we gain more leverage when we focus on the gifts we bring and seek ways to capitalize on them. Instead of problematizing people and work, the conversation that searches for our gifts brings the greatest change and results. The leadership task––indeed the task of every citizen––is to bring the gifts of those on the margin into the center. This is a core quality of a hospitable community, whose work is to bring into play the gifts of all its members, especially strangers.
WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO OFFER YOUR COMMUNITY?
WHAT ARE THE GIFTS THAT YOU BRING? What do you know? What are you good at? What would you like to share or with other people?
CLICK ON Add a Comment BELOW AND LIST:
• YOUR NAME
• YOUR GIFTS
• CONTACT INFO: Like a website, email address, etc.
Comment
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Comment by Kerry Lindsey on December 4, 2010 at 11:11am -
My gift and my passion in the world is helping people come together to create small business. I am a strong proponent of Localizing our Economy....and bringing the community's attention to the whole issue of job creation. I and an advocate that the primary differentiating element of businesses that succeed in the new Economy will be how much consciousness we bring to our businesses and the products and services we produce. A key leverage point for all such businesses will be the art of collaboration and fostering the mostly untapped resources of co-intelligence. The gift I will leave on this journey this time around on this planet is an increase in the consciousness of business, and the shift from mindless greed to mindful work.
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Comment by CAROL SUE RIOS on November 30, 2010 at 9:40pm -
My name is Carol Rios and my gifts that I offer to my community and the world are the ability to help a person to release emotional pain. As a Certified EFT, (Emotional Freedom Practitioner) I help to release and disolve Negative emotions related to past trauma, grief, loss, sadness, etc. You can email for more information at: carol@carolrios.com. my website is www.EFTmiracles.com
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Comment by penny calcina on May 17, 2010 at 9:44am -
penny calcina
I am the message that "It's all LOVE" and my happiness is in serving as a re-,minder of "Yes you Can!" with humor, presence, invitation to the freedom of change, gentle heart guidance, always returning to the experience and expression of the Heart of Oneness. It is where we are from and where we return.
How I create is through workshops, seminars, individual sessions and spontaneously in the moment of collaborative inspiration. If this resonates with you and you would like to explore my work, and/or possible co-creations, it would be my joy to hear from you.
www.earthstarradiance.com and email me at penny@earthstarradiance.com
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Comment by MayaJoelle Aubry on April 14, 2009 at 3:31pm -
It is my passion to assist singers as well as closet singers to free their voices, to freely, delightfully travel the landscape of sound, to tap in their unlimited world of sound, to find their vocal space within a a group of free musical improvisers.
It is my Joy is to unite members of the global community, co-creating a common language through guided vocal improvisation, while developing friendship and unity.
CONTACT INFO: www.ahthejoyoflife.com EMAIL: mayajoelle@yahoo.com
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Comment by Brad Swift on March 15, 2009 at 12:12am -
I am most passionate about assisting people to clarify their Divinely Inspired Life Purpose and to then design their life to be an authentic reflection of that purpose. Ann, my wife, and I founded Life On Purpose Institute, Inc. in 1996 as a way to reach out and share the gift of 'clarity of purpose.' Realizing that many people have a sincere desire to know their life purpose but are unclear how to go about it, I created the Life On Purpose Process -- a proven, systematic, spiritually based and practical approach that helps people to identify their true purpose and provides them with the tools and means to design their life on purpose. I am also the author of Life On Purpose: Six Passages to an Inspired Life which was an award winning finalist in the Self-Help: Motivational division of the Best Books 2007 Awards sponsored by USA News. (We were 'beat out' by a little book called The Secret. ) I love the combination of being a life and business coach, writer and public speaker, and the joy of working from my home in this Paradise Found of Flat Rock NC. My two web sites are http://www.lifeonpurpose.com and my blog http://www.lifeonpurposeblog.com , my email is coachbrad@lifeonpurpose.com and my office number is 828 697-9239
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Comment by Katy Fischer on March 10, 2009 at 6:20pm -
Gifts. Networking. Artistic. Intuitive. Enjoys photography, spirituality and 5 Rhythms dancing. Creative. I am presently retired and enjoys helping others look beyond the fears and limitations to see possibility. Part of the collaboralchemy group which collaborates and helps others build on their own gifts. Love groups that inspire others to live authentically and with grace. Contact at Artistkaty@aol.com
Thank you so much for this website and bringing us together as you are.
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Comment by Sara Deutsch on March 10, 2009 at 5:40pm -
I am a muse who helps adults and children remember their infinite Creativity through
writing, musical improvisation, visual and dramatic arts. I facilitate journeys into the higher creativity of the group mind. The COLLABORALCHEMY Group http://collaborationincommunity.ning.com/group/collaboralchemy is evolving as a
practical way for artists, healers and creatives of all modalities to network, exchange gifts and collaborate on projects we can't do alone. Visit my art portfoliio for an inspiring visual vacation: http://www.artwanted.com/Saraphael
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Comment by Lou & Bruce Stewart on March 9, 2009 at 12:21pm -
Name: Lou and Bruce Stewart
The Gifts That We Bring: Our love and passion is in helping people make more skillful decisions to increase personal success, while transforming their surroundings into a supportive environment. We consult and do trainings in The Psychology of Place Approach using principles from green design, NLP (the psychology of excellence), Feng Shui and the balancing arts of Tai Chi and Aikido. Our affinity for insightful fun, inspired us to create a game called The 9 Star Adventure. It blends an ancient sacred pattern from the I Ching with thoughtful questions to spark inner resources for each player.
Contact Info:
Lou@PsychologyofPlace.com
Bruce@PsychologyofPlace.com
www.PsychologyofPlace.com
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Comment by Amy Stamey on January 27, 2009 at 5:54pm -
Gift: In making this offer, I hope for a win/win. We have an executive home that my husband and I built as a spec home. Unfortunately, this beautiful 3 bedroom/3.5 bath home has not sold and is sitting empty. We are hoping that a nonprofit or such can make use of it and help us on the mortgage payment. It is fully furnished and waiting to be a retreat center, a halfway house, or even a foster home. Maybe you can help. It is very private, on 80 acres south of Hendersonville. You can see it at www.vrbo.com/132211. Thank you.
I can be reached at:
muttville@yahoo.com
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Comment by Candace Roberts on January 25, 2009 at 10:55am -
Candace Roberts
Gifts include: passion, professional, and scholarly on designing for aging and allowing older adults to age in place. I am also a good listener and have been told that I am a very calming person(ality).
croberts@wcu.edu or smokymtboomer@aol.com
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Comment by Maureen McCarthy on January 22, 2009 at 12:24am
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Name: Maureen McCarthy
The Gifts I Bring: I am most passionate about holding space for others to do their best work. My husband and business partner, Zelle Nelson, and I run an international consulting company called Engaging the Soul @ Work. We work with large and small organizations to create inspiring workplaces and communities.
We are the creators of The State of Grace Document — A tool being used around the globe to build both personal and business relationships on trust. They often replace or enhance legal contracts.
Check out www.stateofgracedocument.com
Many communities are using The State of Grace Document within non-profits, families, intentional communities, schools, corporations, partners, spouses, friends, etc.
Contact Info:
maureen@EngagingTheSoulAtWork.com
www.engagingthesoulatwork.com
www.stateofgracedocument.com
www.openspacemeetings.com
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