A Brave New World

I've just returned from a rather magical and quite inspiring journey to Aotearoa, also known as New Zealand. Here is my report - the new world has arrived and down under seems to be leading the way for us all.

How about a vegan cafe located in the high-end section of downtown Auckland based on gift economy? Goes something like this -
Customer expects to see prices but doesn't so asks "How much is it?" Smiling staff member replies "However much you feel is appropriate. You are free to give from your heart an amount which you feel will be a balanced exchange for the nourishment you receive" Customer is then suddenly taken out of comfort zone and catapulted into an entirely new way of being and interacting. If you find yourself in New Market, Auckland, check out the Wise Cicada Cafe....and give my love to the crew!

Or how about "transition towns" and government-supported green energy initiatives?

How about the co-creative model and Unity in Diversity? - now absolutely nothing inspires me more than that!

Being in co-creative partnership with others who are involved in bringing forth this brave new world is what is floating my boat these days. Daring to go beyond the limits of imagination is only one part of the equation. It's time to dare to actually do it.

Dream big. Do bigger. That just came to me in the middle of the night last night.

Oh, and, by the way, I've discovered that both laughter and singing are a huge part of the new world unfoldment.

Who's in?

With one foot on either side of the Pacific Rainbow Bridge,
Lara

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