2013 - Year of Community

What is 'community' you might ask?

One of the definitions The Free Dictionary offers us is;"A group of people having common interests"

"We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race."
~Cicero

The Roman philosopher, Cicero, defined 'community' as an natural manner in which humans relate to one another. in this joining-together; individuals create community through sharing of governance and benefits.

"We can never get a re-creation of community and heal our society without giving our citizens a sense of belonging."
~Patch Adams

       As humanistic physician, Patch Adams, points out; a "sense of Belonging" is the essence of what it takes to make community.

For this relatively brief post we are looking at what is community and how does

Dear fellow voyagers; our journey into enlightened living continues with the following powerful video, 2013 Year of Community !

This timely video is courtesy of Lee-Harris Energy, - (  (

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After viewing Lee's video; what did you discover about the way in which he views our year 2013?



Empowering Thoughts on Community Building

"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
~Margaret Mead

When we become united in our understanding and purpose for community we see what Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist, was witness to; that true community is about changing our world for the better; including inclusion of all.

"Our task must be to free ourselves... by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty."
~ Albert Einstein

As Einstein concluded, true community is about understanding each citizens needs and having the compassion to be inclusive with the rights and benefits for all.

“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”
~Henrik Ibsen

As Ibsen, famed Norwegian playwright opines, collaboration is a fundamental key for community building. An enlightened community always includes collaborative leadership; in my view.

Why is it important to build enlightened community, at this time; you might query?

Our Earth is going through awakening mode, at this time. The old paradigm was deferential to individual rising up as leaders of others. The emerging paradigm is grounded in each individual awakening to her/his true power and purpose. This new paradigm seeks to awaken in each of us the awareness that enlightened leadership is self-leadership.

An enlightened person leads her/himself from within-out.

Thus enlightened community functions best with collaboration of involved individuals based upon the insights of each community member.

This is the type of community that will foster goals and aspirations that are both inclusive and synergistic!

What type of community are you seeking to live within?

What do you see your role being; in this community?

Thank you for engaging with me in our continuing dialog about authentic Living!

Namaste,

Dave Kenyon

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