Welcome to BeingChange A Journey Through the "Great Turning" |
| The Great Turning is a name for the essential adventure of our time: the shift from the industrial growth society to a life-sustaining civilization. Although we cannot know yet if it will take hold in time for humans and other complex life forms to survive, we can know that it is under way. To see this as the larger context of our lives clears our vision and summons our courage. Joanna Macy |
Humanity is at a threshold and our Earth is in great distress. I have struggled with this awakening for many years now,
wondering how to create a meaningful life in these times of transition into an unknown and uncertain future. Some people are
calling this transition “The Great Turning” and it requires a great deal from us. It calls us to be weavers of healing and
initiation, "conscious evolution" and spiritual emergence. It asks us to embody a great measure of wisdom, courage, vision,
and creativity to bring forth the magnitude of transformation necessary to create a new story and a viable future for all beings.
But what does it mean to “create a new story?” How do we begin?
Dear friends,
My name is Phebe. For many years I have been searching for answers to this question: "what is the prognosis for the future of
our planet Earth and for all beings?" Alongside this question, I have also wondered what is required of humankind during this
phase of our evolution. Who are we being called to be, no matter what the outcome? I have pursued these questions through
many avenues and have entertained a diversity of perspectives. I have studied systems thinking, quantum physics,
cosmologies, mythologies and so much more. I lived and breathed the paths of sustainability and permaculture and transitions.
I have sat at the feet of shamans, healers, elders, visionaries; I have listened to the council of trees, mountains, water, and
winds. I have repeatedly crossed thresholds into my personal "hero's journey" of healing and transformation. I have learned
much. The journey never ends.
At this point in my wondering, I believe in my heart that we are being called to be Edgewalkers: hospice workers to what is
dying and midwives to what is waiting to be born. We are being called to understand our current situation within the context
and perspective of our larger evolutionary processes. We are being called to hold the space of unknowing with compassion,
courage and vision, and with the conviction that anything is possible. We are being called to witness to the unfolding world
around us with eyes and hearts wide open and then ask ourselves how, then, shall I live? And we are being called upon to give
voice to our experiences along the way...
...thus, Beingchange was born.
THE BEINGCHANGE PROCESS
BeingChange begins with my personal story of living the questions as a Way to begin to engage with the uncertainties
and possibilities of our time. It is my hope that my attempts to “be the change” will support you on your own journey of
healing, transformation, and conscious evolution.
Each story (blog post) will include tools, resources and perspectives I'm finding along the way,
as well as ways to get involved.
THE BEINGCHANGE COMMUNITY
BeingChange is creating a thriving community of people reflecting deeply on our experiences of being in this planet-time, what
is required of us to heal and evolve, and what are our visions for the future. Let's Be The Change we wish to see in the world
by supporting each other along our personal journeys of empowerment and transformation.
Read more to learn about:
The Circles & Art Project;
BeingChange "Pilgrimages" and;
The BeingChange Center
How to join the BeingChange community right now:
Sign up for the BeingChange Newsletter (see form above) and keep abreast of what's new.
“Like” the BeingChange Facebook page and receive more opportunities to engage.
Leave your comments after each blog post. Let us get to know you and what you think.
Send me your stories, ideas, resources - anything you want! Contact me.
Tell your friends about BeingChange. Send them the link to this site.
wondering how to create a meaningful life in these times of transition into an unknown and uncertain future. Some people are
calling this transition “The Great Turning” and it requires a great deal from us. It calls us to be weavers of healing and
initiation, "conscious evolution" and spiritual emergence. It asks us to embody a great measure of wisdom, courage, vision,
and creativity to bring forth the magnitude of transformation necessary to create a new story and a viable future for all beings.
But what does it mean to “create a new story?” How do we begin?
Dear friends,
My name is Phebe. For many years I have been searching for answers to this question: "what is the prognosis for the future of
our planet Earth and for all beings?" Alongside this question, I have also wondered what is required of humankind during this
phase of our evolution. Who are we being called to be, no matter what the outcome? I have pursued these questions through
many avenues and have entertained a diversity of perspectives. I have studied systems thinking, quantum physics,
cosmologies, mythologies and so much more. I lived and breathed the paths of sustainability and permaculture and transitions.
I have sat at the feet of shamans, healers, elders, visionaries; I have listened to the council of trees, mountains, water, and
winds. I have repeatedly crossed thresholds into my personal "hero's journey" of healing and transformation. I have learned
much. The journey never ends.
At this point in my wondering, I believe in my heart that we are being called to be Edgewalkers: hospice workers to what is
dying and midwives to what is waiting to be born. We are being called to understand our current situation within the context
and perspective of our larger evolutionary processes. We are being called to hold the space of unknowing with compassion,
courage and vision, and with the conviction that anything is possible. We are being called to witness to the unfolding world
around us with eyes and hearts wide open and then ask ourselves how, then, shall I live? And we are being called upon to give
voice to our experiences along the way...
...thus, Beingchange was born.
THE BEINGCHANGE PROCESS
BeingChange begins with my personal story of living the questions as a Way to begin to engage with the uncertainties
and possibilities of our time. It is my hope that my attempts to “be the change” will support you on your own journey of
healing, transformation, and conscious evolution.
Each story (blog post) will include tools, resources and perspectives I'm finding along the way,
as well as ways to get involved.
THE BEINGCHANGE COMMUNITY
BeingChange is creating a thriving community of people reflecting deeply on our experiences of being in this planet-time, what
is required of us to heal and evolve, and what are our visions for the future. Let's Be The Change we wish to see in the world
by supporting each other along our personal journeys of empowerment and transformation.
Read more to learn about:
The Circles & Art Project;
BeingChange "Pilgrimages" and;
The BeingChange Center
How to join the BeingChange community right now:
Sign up for the BeingChange Newsletter (see form above) and keep abreast of what's new.
“Like” the BeingChange Facebook page and receive more opportunities to engage.
Leave your comments after each blog post. Let us get to know you and what you think.
Send me your stories, ideas, resources - anything you want! Contact me.
Tell your friends about BeingChange. Send them the link to this site.
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