Forces that support the outer aspect of collectives

We gather here several views of our respondents

• It is necessary a solid organization since the beginning, rules and laws, but motivated from a spiritual goal. All the things mentioned above are important, but between these, the need to establish since the beginning a relationship with the natural and social environment of the area, to be able to have a connection with the surrounding world without being a useless abnormal cell in the social tissue.

• One of the supporting contributors of community success is having shared experiences. When a group of people experience something together with all their senses, the learning and connection becomes internal – part of the DNA. A collective reference point supports the channeling of realizing the community vision. Participation also cultivates shared ownership and polarizes accountability for success.

• A clear sense of identity, of belonging, and of co-creation. A commitment to simplicity. Structures that, though they are evolving, grow out of the subjective experience. The outer must be grounded in the inner, and with awareness that it is one form of outer collective, not the only form. Also, periodic, deliberate review — in what way does this form serve well now? In what way could it be improved?

• Principles to allow and encourage action based on individuals initiative Joint vision or motivation Willingness to work on this Easy and affordable infrastructure (e.g. meeting rooms, web access, etc.)