Microsolidarity

Tune in to this month's Network Call in which Uta gets some supportive reflections around introducing crewing to her Housing Coop project, Didzis gets a surprising helping hand for planning a Microsolidarity winter retreat in Lapland, and the group reflects on experiences of being invited into new connections by people we trust. Express your interest in the next Vibes and/or Crewing Practice Program here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3utmk3

I'm extremely hyped by the curiosity, sincerity and collective growth building within this Network right now. In this month's Network Call we had a stimulating and enriching time reflecting on the latest USA Summer Camp at Elkenmist, and the Borderland festival "Microsolidarity-ish" camp experience in Sweden. What did we learn? How have those experiences helped us to grow? Looking forward to seeing you all again for the next call on 5th September (after the EU Summer Camp!) Sign up for the Microsolidarity newsletter here: https://microsolidarity.substack.com/ Get your ticket to the EU Summer Camp here (before 15th Aug!): https://www.microsolidarity.cc/eu-summer-camp-2024

The 2024 USA Summer Camp at Elkenmist just came to a close, and here we have host Sara Bajor giving us a brief low-down of how it was such a success!

Organizers discuss the state of the TPOT network, emphasizing the impact of events on individuals. Topics include community building in Australia and New Zealand, small group gatherings, event organization challenges, rebuilding Western culture, family-friendly event environments, sustainable maritime networks, and community hub retreat centers.

Jesse Evers and Richard D. Bartlett discuss lessons from running a community space in Brooklyn. They touch on balancing facilitation methods, building a purpose-driven space, governance, financial sustainability, transparent collaboration, and reflections on closing a space. The importance of supportive networks and collective effort is highlighted.

Tune in here with the latest Microsolidarity Network Call hosted by Sara Bajor (from Elkenmist community) on the theme of Relational Reciprocity. What opportunities exist for improving reciprocity in the relationships we are currently tending to? If you're interested in joining her, Ioan and others at Elkenmist for the US Summer Camp this year, find all the info here. And/or if you're in Europe at the end of August, join the EU Summer Camp in Austria!

Caleb Tenenbaum is a co-founder with Nina Raddy of Community Village , a peer-led, co-created meditation community. Julia Karmo talked to Caleb about ways they have been building out Community Village for the past two years, about Microsolidarity practices that Caleb is using and what effect they are having on the community. Watch to get a sense for Micrsolidarity applied in the wild, follow the steps of building up a community meditators and connect with Caleb and Nina. (https://community-village.org/)

Gillian shares her experience financing a community house in Puerto Rico, helping Rich think about his next steps in setting up a house in Spain. Gillian writes at SuperNuclear: https://supernuclear.substack.com/ See Rich’s blog about his “3-month coliving experiment” here: https://richdecibels.substack.com/p/what-we-learned-from-a-3-month-co

Sarah, a participant from the Intermediate Practice Program, shares valuable insights about the role of intentionality in community-building. Jackson contributes with discussions on the challenges and rewards of crewing and facilitation. They explore themes of vulnerability, the importance of safe spaces, and effective communication strategies for collaboration. Personal stories highlight the transformative journey of evolving teams into cohesive crews, emphasizing mutual care and the significance of self-awareness in fostering meaningful connections.

Debrief with the Organizing team of Limicon 2024