i'm forwarding the message below because it may be interesting for many
of us. at once, i find it quite new and still familiar. the importance
given to personal responsibility makes me think there is a connection
to our practice here. also there might be many friends in germany, and
other places (hello, chris corrigan), who can learn from or contribute
to what my friend tim reeves is articulating in this
message/website/work. german links at the bottom. m<br clear="all"> <br>--<br><br>Michael Herman<br>Michael Herman Associates<br>312-280-7838 (mobile)<br><br><a href="http://michaelherman.com/" target="_blank">http://MichaelHerman.com</a><br>
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<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Tim Reeves</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:tim.reeves@rewig.info">tim.reeves@rewig.info</a>></span><br>
Date: Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 6:19 AM<br>Subject: Regional Economic Communities<br>To: Tim Reeves <<a href="mailto:tim.reeves@rewig.info">tim.reeves@rewig.info</a>><br><br><br>
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Dear friends and acquaintances,<br>
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I just put together a <u>one-time</u> mailing list of the english
speakers I know (and some german speakers with international
connections). I'm writing to let you know about the concept of
Regional Economic Communities, hoping that you may be able to help
getting it known. <font size="-1"><font face="Verdana"><br>
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The concept presents a complete – and radically new – paradigm
for regional communities, linking together commercial,
sustainable and social aspects. It describes a means for normal
citizens to become joint owners of local, sustainably-run
businesses. It then introduces a barter currency, the Grok,
which is independent of national currency and covered by the
jointly-owned assets.<br>
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While thus apparently being a primarily economic paradigm, it's
essence and motivation come from a spiritual perspective and in
practice great value is put on the way we interact with each
other, and to integrating personal growth and the furthering of
interpersonal skills into the daily working life.<br>
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The external forms have been carefully designed to be <i>practicable</i>.<br>
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You can read all about it here: <a href="http://regional-economic-communities.info/" target="_blank">http://regional-economic-communities.info/</a><br>
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The first such community is currently starting up in Munich -
the cooperative is founded and registered, and moving ahead
swiftly towards getting the actual business side up and running.
If you would like to help the concept take root in the
english-speaking world, here are some things that would help:<br>
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<li>Forward this email to anyone you know who might be interested
- people active in regional currencies, ecological measures,
transition town, and such.</li>
<li>Anyone who has the possibility, please set a link to the
concept website on your website, so that other interested people
may find it.</li>
<li>Talk to friends about it, subscribe for the newsletter (do so
on the website) <font size="-1"><font face="Verdana">– and</font></font>
don't hesitate to contact me with questions.<br>
</li>
<li>Envision a better future for all, and practice wellwishing for
all the many endeavours to achieve that aim which are now being
explored.<br>
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<font size="-1"><font face="Verdana">The quality of the time in
which we live demonstrates an exceptional development of
consciousness. It grows with every individual who is willing to
tread the paths of personal</font></font><font size="-1"><font face="Verdana"> growth</font></font><font size="-1"><font face="Verdana"> and systemic evolution. May it bestow us all
with more cooperative and appreciative lives — paving the way to
a future which we can truly look forward to.<br>
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thanks and warm regards,</b><br>
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<b style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1px;">Tim Reeves</b><br>
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