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A World Economy Intensive

LILIPOH Staff — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:25:28 GMT

Here is the latest news from a great organization focused on social change. Seth Jordan was an author in our Fall 2008 issue. Christy

Dear friends of Think OutWord,

It has only been a couple months since my last update but it feels like forever. What a couple months! We've been super busy...what a time to wrestle with alternative economic ideas, to struggle to envision a social organism that actually works. And how strange it is to be birthing something new while our tired, old system crumbles and quakes all around us.

I can't report on everything we've been up to lately but I do want to point out a few things. They are:
The Grants we're now offering through a philanthropic branch of Think OutWord called the Credere Fund
Our beautiful New Website! (which, I should mention, has new articles on social change by two pretty-outstanding young writers)
The latest and newest Events, including the Michaelmas conference in September and the upcoming World Economy Intensive
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So, first of all, we're now giving away grants through the Credere Fund. Basically we've been given $2000 to fund two innovative, anthroposophically-inspired projects - one in the arts, the other in social change. The only hitch is that they're "challenge grants" and we need to raise an additional $2000. We're hoping you, or someone you know, would be interested in applying for, or donating to, these grants. You can download the application off the "Grants" page of our website.

Which brings me to the next thing...the new website! (www.thinkoutword.org). The look is entirely different, the content...still needs to be a little refreshed (once we've given a little more form to the '09 curriculum we plan on updating the whole thing). We have begun to develop our "Resources" page a bit, that way we can begin to help anyone interested in getting more socially engaged find their way to these ideas. Two of the newest additions to that page are two new articles on threefolding published in Lilipoh by none other then Sarah Hearn and myself. Sarah's is called "Shaping a New Rights Sphere" and mine is "The Self-Aware Society." Please give them a read and let us know what you think.

Lastly, I just want to mention the two gatherings. In September a bunch of us attended the Michaelmas conference in Spring Valley and had a really amazing time. It was a lively, inter-generational affair where we looked at the history of the Anthroposophical movement in this country (especially in relation to the life of Henry Barnes) and it's future - focusing on ways we can creatively collaborate with others while also recognizing the need to support and intensify the role of research and development within the movement. Saturday night we all got a little crazy and danced to sweet, sweet Balkan gypsy music...Enough said. It was quite a conference. Also, the World Economy intensive that we postponed from September is now happening in two and a half weeks (November 14-16). We're co-sponsoring it with the E. F. Schumacher Society and so far we've got 29 people signed up! A bunch of Think OutWorders but also a bunch of activists and economists connected to Schumacher that have never read any of the doctor's ideas concerning the social organism. Again, the format is that participants present the key ideas from each chapter and we go through all 14 chapters in 14 hours. Should be intense...

OK. That's it. We would love feedback. If you read the articles or check out the website, let us know what you think! (criticisms and suggestions are both very, very welcome). And please apply for, donate to, and help spread the word about the grants! We want to encourage people to think creatively. Now, more than ever, we need new ideas, new creations, new ways of working together.

Thanks for following our progress. Your interest and support is truly essential to our continued effort.

Much love,

Seth

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Seth Jordan
Think OutWord
P.O. Box 103
South Egremont, MA. 01258
413.528.4919
www.thinkoutword.org

Biodynamics in LILIPOH

LILIPOH Staff — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:33:49 GMT

Christy Korrow, Editor

Recent letter from a reader...

"In your Summer 2008 issue, you have an article titled "Biodynamic Gardening" by Erin Dreistadt. Would you happen to have an e-mail address where one could obtain more information on this method and where one could obtain some of these biodynamic preparations?"

Yes! For more info about the preparations go to www.jpibiodynamics.org. That is the Josephine Porter Institute, they make the preps, sell books and teach people how to make their own.

Thank you for writing in!!

AnthroMed Library

LILIPOH Staff — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:22:51 GMT

AnthroMed Library
www.anthromed.org
A comprehensive online library dedicated to
anthroposophical medicine.

Christ and the Earth: Christian Community Conference

LILIPOH Staff — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:09:22 GMT

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Anthroposophic Medicine: An introduction for health professionals

LILIPOH Staff — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:00:07 GMT

Treating Common Conditions in Family Practice Holistically Using Anthroposophic Remedies: An Introduction for Health Professionals with Kenneth McAlister MD

Kenneth McAlister M.D. is certified in anthroposophic medicine and has been in general practice for 23 years. He is a founding member of the Canadian Anthroposophic Medical Association, Ontario Society of Physicians for Complementary Medicine and the Complementary Medical Section of the Ontario Medical Association.

After developing an understanding of the processes underlying illness, a rationale will be offered for choosing and preparing substances from Nature's pharmacy in order to strengthen and heal those suffering from disease. This leads to an exploration of ways in which the inner life relates to physical processes. Various conditions including migraine and pneumonia will be discussed.

Date: Friday, October 17, 2008. 9 - 4 (register by Oct. 3)

Location: Hesperus Fellowship Community, 9100 Bathurst Street in Thornhill (North of Hwy 7/407)

Cost: $125, students $75 - includes lunch

Registration: Melanie Nason 905-709-3136, melanienason@rogers.com or send cheque (payable to CAMA)with your name, address, phone & email to 7 - 9100 Bathurst Street, Thornhill, On L4J 8C7

Tips for Traveling

LILIPOH Staff — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Christy Korrow, Editor

I just returned from a long road trip that took me through cities, national parks, rural areas, exposing me to many different kinds of weather. I thought I'd share a bit about how I made sure that I kept my immune system strong, and my energy up.�

Eat Goji berries--

Goji berries are also known as Chinese Wolf Berries, small, and red, they don't need to be refrigerated, so they make for easy travel food. The help to keep your immune system strong and lift chi.�

Eat foods with probiotics--

It is easy nowadays to find good quality kefir, yogurt, kim chee, or better yet, find top quality products at health food stores. They are sold in small containers, and don't require high levels of refrigeration since they are fermented. Kobmucha is another source of probiotics readily available at health food stores. Probiotics keep up the healthy intestinal bacteria that fend off immune infitlrants that might drag us down, or give us colds and flu.�

Apples--

Buy a bag of apples, they also do not require refrigeration, the contain fiber to keep your system flowing and quench thirst.

Bless the water you drink--

As time goes on scientists are going to show more and more proof that the observer affects the experiment, and our thoughts affect our food and water.�

Salt Scrub--

At the end of the day rub yourself down in the shower using a salt srcub made with essential oils. Salt is detoxifying, exfoliates, and purifies/neutralizes the energy around you and your aura. Pick a salt scrub like lavender, peppermint, lemon, or another with essential oil that contain anti-viral properties.�

Last -- have fun and wash hands frequently!

Read more about Goji berries in our upcoming fall issue interview with raw food chef and author Kate Magic Wood where she discuses her new book and the benefits of superfoods

Joseph Beuys and Brazil's Monte Azul

LILIPOH Staff — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We recieved this announcement from a friend in Hamburg about an upcoming conference.

Social Plastic - Monte Azul - Goetheanum - Dornach - Switzerland -
October 3-5 2008

Two principles. Two visions. Two stories. Joseph Beuys principle of the Social Plastic and Monte Azul, the favela project from the Associa��o Comunit�ria Monte Azul in the south zone of the Megacity S�o Paulo/Brazil.

Beuys styled the social plastic with the three basics of freedom, equality and solidarity and the human-being with his sense of humanity stands in the middle. The human-being wants to be free to develop his abilities with other people. He wants to be treated as an equal among equals and spend solidarity as to take it.

The Waldorf teacher and artist Hermann Pohlmann says that the social plastic appears constantly in the Favela Monte Azul and had already a developed and confirmed project for the Biennale in S�o Paulo when the event was cancelled. Now the Goetheanum gives him and Monte Azul the chance to find the connection between the art of Beuys and the wonderful social work in the Favela Monte Azul.

The conference wants to try to transmit the energy that people say to feel in Monte Azul, the different that is so hard to describe in words. Therefore the event will be packed in a kind of experience with little speaks and workshops, as well as a music evening to find out the spirit of Monte Azul. Persons such as Gerald H�fner (More Democracy e.V.), Shelley Sacks (University of Oxford), the Monte Azul founder Ute Craemer and a lot of Brazilians and other people connected to Monte Azul and the art of Beuys will be present.�

-Dennis Pauschinger

Tickets:
tickets@goetheanum.org
More information and full program:
Jan Mergelsberg: jan.mergelsberg@gmx.net
Dennis Pauschinger: dpblou3@web.de�

Beach Art in Balance

LILIPOH Staff — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Christy Korrow, Editor

We are spending a lovely holiday/ writing and retreat time in the Victorian seaport, Port Townsend, Washington, a small community of artists, writers, a number of organic farmers and environmentalists. I thought I would share some of the art made of shells and stone created by my husband and daughter, completed only minutes before the tide swept it away.

Love, Christy

Homeopathy Events

LILIPOH Staff — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008:
Philadelphia, PA.
National Center for Homeopathy On The Road Seminar. The Homeopath's Toolbox: Basics & Beyond.

Learn the basics in Friday's one-day introductory seminar then attend the How to Think Like A Homeopath two-day seminar on Saturday & Sunday.

703-548-7790 or 877-624-0613; info@NationalCenterforHomeopathy.org; www.NationalCenterforHomeopathy.org

"Love and Gratitude to Water" Ceremony

LILIPOH Staff — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Masaru Emoto�is organizing a�

Ceremony to Send Love and Gratitude to Water of Lake Baikal and the waters of the world.

Time: 5pm to 6pm on Sunday, August 3, 2008 Lake Baikal Time

Place:Shaman Rock of Olkhon Island, the biggest island of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia�

Content: We dedicate our sincere Prayer of Love and Gratitude to the water of Lake Baikal, and the waters of the world

Participate and Learn more!

Locally Grown for "Lazy Locavores"

LILIPOH Staff — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LILIPOH publisher Claus Sproll pointed out this article by Kim Severson in The� New York Times:

A Locally Grown Diet With Fuss but No Muss

According to the article, growing your own food, or paying others to grow it for you is now "in fashion."

Let's hope it sticks.

A Threefold Conference

LILIPOH Staff — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

September 26 - 28th, 2008: Chestnut Ridge, NY�

A Threefold Conference celebrating Michaelmas and the 75th anniversary of the first International Anthroposophical Summer Conference.�

Visit threefold.org for more information

LILIPOH Special Issue: Nearing the Finish Line

LILIPOH Staff — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kirsten Harper, Special Issue Co-editor

Our latest special issue, Living with Cancer; Perspectives in the Pursuit of Health, was sent to the printers earlier this week.� We're so pleased it will soon be on its way back to us, stacked high on large wooden palettes.� Then we will begin the process of boxing and shipping the issue to all the people who contributed to gathering the insightful and illuminating information inside!� Followed shortly thereafter, all those who have eagerly awaited this issue and pre-ordered will have their magazines whisked off to the post office to be scattered across the country (and some around the world)!
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From the basics of the lymphatic system to therapeutic eurythmy, to mistletoe use, nutrition, detoxification and personal stories, this special issue spans a multitude of approaches to the care and treatment used by many to help regain well-being in their lives.� We hope Living with Cancer will be a valuable source of holistic health information for all those who need it.

Insects--Gateway to the elemental kingdom

LILIPOH Staff — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Christy Korrow, Editor

Here I sit, and outside my door tens of thousands of cicadas per acre chirp and buzz in a continuous shrill sound. This office sits on land surrounded by hundreds of undeveloped acres of woods, so these cicadas are LOUD! This is a unique happening across a 13-state region--the hatch of the 17-year cicada. These little creatures have just awakened from a 17-year hibernation in the ground, no wonder they have so much to say! They hatch out, spread their wings, mate, have offspring and die, all within a few weeks. The sound has been described as deafening and annoying, but I am listening to these special creatures, I believe they have much to say. (Read on to find out why!)�

The quote below is from Earth and Man, a compilation of lectures by Karl Koenig, M.D. (1902-1966) who is best known as the founder of the Camphill movement. Our summer issue of LILIPOH� has a focus on the Honeybee, and Koenig's words speak to the tone of the writing in our upcoming issue. I hope you will subscribe so you can read the articles we present, and enlighten your relationship with the honeybee.�

"Here we have the small nature spirits who build the foundation of physical existence, who build, form. destroy, carry substance, weave substance together , and build in certain plants and animals the vessels to contain this substance. Here is the world where the elemental beings live.�

...Why should we decide to communicate with the elementals? For no other reason than simply to become aware of the reality of the world, for which modern science has substituted the illusion of the cells, making believe that the single cells revealed under the lens of the microscope are the real building blocks of life, the elemental beings. It rests with us to decide whether or not we want to approach and communicate with these beings.�

Nothing is known directly about these elementary beings. We can know of them; we can decide, from certain motives, to learn about them. But how is it possible for us to find a gate so that we may enter this sphere...?

...We can say that somewhere, in the depth of our existence there crawl, move and weave and work the elemental beings. But if we are to find the gate that for our consciousness opens into this world, one special sphere is necessary.�

In approaching this gate, we need not meet the elementary beings, but we meet their opposites, their mirror-images, the shadows of the elementary beings. This means that we must build up a kind of looking glass into the world of the elementary beings, and, in doing so, we meet the world of the insects. The world of the insects is the mirror producing a shadow-image of the world of the elemental beings. This we need to take hold of. Therefore we should study the whole kingdom of the insects.�

The world of insects intersects with the plant world in a way different from that of other animals. In the same way that the elementals beings build plants from root to fruit, the world of insects is related to the plant world. To describe plants without insects or insects without plants is hardly possible. A new science of nature that will pay proper attention to insects will be possible only if the whole world of the plant is also described."

Waldorf China Part 2

LILIPOH Staff — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here is another recent update from our friends in China. Christy

Dear friends,

How are you? I try to keep you updates.��

This is the�eighth�days after the earthquake in Sichuan province. �I was planing to share with all of you about my experiences of last days. It was on hour ago, There were emergence broadcast from TV and radio that here would be a big after shock �in a few days we should prepare for it. Then, people were flooding out the streets and roads were filled with cars. The whole Chengdu city was in a big chaos. Most of our teachers and some parents and children come back to the school start to came again.( They had just gone home). We wanted to make sure all our teachers got the information and be prepare. It is a hard time for all of us. People' are emotional, nervous �and�despair�to face such challenge.�

Last two days, �I was invited to join in a group of�psychological�therapist that are organized by the Minister of the Education and professors from Universities. We are trying mediate traveling activities,�psychological�rescue and make a brochure and guide book for the Minister of the Education to distribute. I felt it was very special being invited to join in such a speciality group as a�waldorf�teacher. Some of the experts who know about Waldorf education �highly value our work in the hospital. Zewu and I have been�participated�in many meetings and training courses.

Today, there were over dozen teachers from our school also joined in the group as volunteers went to Mianyan, a�serious�damage area in the earthquake, where most�casualties�are sheltered now. There was a "Ten school" opening to the children. There were three hundred children lead by our teachers playing games, singing songs in a huge ten. And,there were�hundred of parents,�volunteers, journalists surrounded us.�Can you image, there were hundreds of children who did not know each other doing games together? There were more children continually brought into the group during the game. We could not fulfill our original plan because we were the chaos, noise and steaming hot ten.�But,�our brave teachers wouldn't not give up. Children were led to move chairs and tables in a good order, and sit on the ground as a circle. Teachers tried to use body language as much as they could for those were far way from teachers. They sang, clapped, stepped , greeted to each other without knowing each other by names. It was incredible how they managed to do that. It turned out much better than one can imagine. Children were happy, exciting and more to play more. But, there were some children were not much involve , especially those who have not yet found their parents. The older children had suffered from their heart much more and they are urgently needed�therapy.

I have learned from the experts that f those who are "normal" so far are only in the first stage. All they need are safe�environment, basic living, and �rhythm�of life, so if they felt beloved, can play game, receive some presents, have a new school bag and can go to school they are fine. But, as long as the whole crisis has gone, everything back to normal live. Then they would find out things have been changed. The�psychological�hurt become�obversely. There are great�challenge�lies ahead, especially for those who had lost the love ones or �become disable. It is my pleasure there are many individuals and organizations, including government agents have working on this areas.

�I have deeply touched by working and meeting with government officers last few days. I was not interest in�politics�and have a flat view of government. But, this was the first time that I saw and felt there is a bright side of the government and the effort that they have made are great. I believe that the�beautiful,�goodness,�truthful, a part of human been have been brought out through this natural disaster, thought it has been a result of many lives lost. I hope that those who are in the spiritual world can witness this moment, a moment that are filled with true love among us. They would feel a kind of peace if they saw the wonderful �souls who alive.

I beg you love lives, and love very one who around you.