FF Transform 2020 Spreads

transThe Findhorn Foundation presentsform an annual magazine 2020 EDITION In this issue: New Guest Accommodation Essence of the Arts in Community Returns! Leading from the Core Programme Dorothy turns 100! Transformational Leadership Planetary Game of Transformation 2020 programme of workshops and events who we are The Findhorn Foundation is an international living laboratory for transforming human consciousness u we welcome you to join the ongoing exploration or however long you come, you will be part of this unique spiritual community, taking part in our daily life and practices. Our service is to provide transformational learning to people from around the world. To really serve, transformation must be a process that includes all inner and outer levels. Therefore our educational work engages people’s spiritual, personal, social and ecological dimensions. We aspire to bring three core principles into everything we do: The Findhorn Foundation The Park, Findhorn, Moray findhorn.org IV36 3TZ, Scotland love inner co-creation Scottish Charity Number in action listening with nature bookings@findhorn.org SC007233 Honouring our past, SHAPING OUR FUTURE happened many times I decided to say yes. Then I understood the meaning by Thomas Miller, Fundraising inner But it seemed a little crazy. I was not aware of my guidance that (my new listening that the Foundation was even considering house) was to be a cornerstone building new guest houses at that time. It turned out that Iris, my former housemate for something new. It was a who was holding awareness of Foundation symbol that our mode of living buildings, had also tuned into a vision for needed to change. The time had rebuilding the entire Park site. come to upgrade our members’ Iris soon found an architect, Tom Raymont, who had grown up in Findhorn accommodation and get rid and uses co-creative principles in his of the draughty, wasteful and work. Groups of meditators began to walk uneconomical caravans. They around the site of the seven bungalows, had served their purpose, but inviting input from the plants, the land now it was time for us to live and the non-physical partners of the place. They shared their inner listenings with in houses that reflect the Tom, who incorporated the attunement lifestyle we believe in. into his designs. A rhythm of meditation, Eileen Caddy, sharing and integration emerged as we In the late 1960s, Eileen Caddy heard instructions in meditation to build seven Epilogue to Flight into Freedom and cedarwood bungalows on the site of the then-tiny Findhorn community. wove new forms. Beyond , 2002 Listening to the God within was the founding impulse that brought the original group together: Peter Caddy took out a loan and built seven houses. The Plan The plan that evolved from this process like climate change, political uncertainty Not long after the paint was dry, people They have survived decades beyond their includes five seed-shaped guest lodges and accelerating social changes are asking came from around the world, purchased the expected lifespan, and they are worn out. and two buildings with meeting, office us all: how can we build a future that is bungalows and launched the community Their non-sustainable design is no longer and work spaces. The energy-efficient, good for people, our planet and all the into a phase of rapid expansion. Peter appropriate as the community’s principle of eco-appropriate buildings will invite beings who share it? was able to pay off the loan and today the co-creation with nature has led us to become contemplation, connection with nature For decades, the Findhorn Foundation bungalows still stand where he placed them. a pioneer of the ecovillage movement. and a sense of community. has answered this question with learning This kind of manifestation was common When I inwardly connect with the programmes. Now we are also trying to in the community’s early days. As people Design by Group Attunement essence of the emerging guest houses, answer it with bricks and mortar. listened within and acted on the guidance The emerging vision for new guest houses I feel an extraordinary sense of joy. I they sensed, the right materials and people sense sacred spaces that foster wholeness touched me while I was meditating to Find out more and be part manifested at exactly the right time. These prepare the space for our Co-Creative and connection between people and occurrences happened so often that the Spirituality Conference in 2018. I sensed a communion with the other realms of life. of building the next step: community embraced the motto Expect clear request from the spiritual presences I sense places built to express love for all findhorn.org/transform a Miracle. that hold Findhorn to propose a fundraising life, places that can support people who are Now it is time to let these bungalows go. campaign for new guest houses. After this stepping into new possibilities. Challenges Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and 31 October 2020 - 22 January 2021 kiss the ground. Jelaluddin Rumi Work is love in action is art is spirituality. Making things and sharing them unites individuality and community. We offer each other food, gifts and crafted objects. We share emotion and meaning EEAC will be offered again from October through storytelling, movement, 2020 to January 2021. visual art and many other techniques. In EAC, both beginners and Following the intuitive flow of creation experienced artists can explore a variety in the present moment, we open to our of art forms and discover the playfulness inner selves and to spirit. and spiritual richness of creative flow. Arts and crafts and have been integral Sharing and reflection support discovery “I am passionate about the to the Findhorn community from the and depth in body, mind and soul. transformational power of art beginning. Well over 100 committed that enriches the lives of both artists now live locally, working in a practitioners and audiences, as wide variety of art forms including pottery, dance, singing, drawing, well as expanding the concept of painting, stained glass, storytelling, who can participate in art making.” weaving, sculpture, theatre and writing. SHARON TOOK-ZOZAYA, EAC Focaliser Started in 1994, Essence of the Arts in Community (EAC) is a three-month residential programme that integrates Young people aged 18-25 receive practice with a variety of art forms into a £1000 reduction! community life, along with participation in the Foundation’s service departments. findhorn.org/programmes/essence-of-arts Dorothy turns co-creation with nature We shape our future in partnership with the other beings, physical and non-physical, 100! that share this world with us. “How we wish we could pass on to you humans something of the quality of joy! We cannot say much to you on what you do, orn in Guelph, Ontario, funded through a number of avenues. Those not knowing about choice, but we cannot Canada, Dorothy has dedicated sources are still in place but some are now her life to a deep enquiry into running out and her increasing care needs help but say something on how you do things spiritual matters. Whilst working means an increase in care costs. when we see you going around clogging up for the British Security Co-ordination from Since 1996 the Community Care your energy as if what you do is a drudgery. 1940 – 1945, she relocated from Canada Circle (CCC) has held a Community Care to the UK. After the war, staying on in Fund which, over the years, has assisted How can anything be done perfectly if there London, she met Peter and Eileen Caddy. Community members to remain in the is no free flow of energy or if the energy Their meeting, personal spiritual journeys Community when care at home was needed. and shared work-led to the founding of the The Community Care Fund is now seeking is discoloured by a foreign substance? It is Findhorn Foundation Community in 1962. to raise £3,000 per month for Dorothy, so like trying to do a washing when there is Dorothy left the Community in 1973 to that the support and care already established no water in the tap or only muddy water. travel, write and teach about connecting can continue to be provided in her own to the divine and to the intelligence of home. Joy is necessary. It is a natural quality of the nature, a committed engagement she only expression of life, coming straight from the relinquished in her very late 80’s! In 2009 To support Dorothy and this Source in creation. All life has it. It is the CCC initiative please go to: she returned to Scotland to settle back into response to Life itself, for life is perfect and the Community as one of our Elders. parkecovillagetrust.co.uk/2019/10/13/ The circle of care and support established we-support-dorothy when you are one with it, joy flows.” around her has evolved as her needs have or contact increased. She now receives 24/7 care and Sylvia Robertson, CCC's treasurer: Dorothy Maclean companionship. To date, her care has been ccc.treasurer@parkecovillagetrust.co.uk Deva message recorded 1st May 1971 I love that I have been given the opportunity Planning and growing food I love the connection I love living with people to participate in this rich experiment of for the FF community with nature, here it's who are creating a creating a different world, more sustainable, is a passion and a joy! astonishing, it's beautiful. different way of living kinder to ourselves, to each other, and to Sometimes life here feels I love the power of co- together: seeking spiritual Nature.

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