Reflections on Wise Democracy in practice
New Co-Intelligence Institute board member Andy Paice tells the story of his work with communities in the UK, bringing the theory of …
Why do we value wise democracy’s “prime directive”?
The Wise Democracy Project has a guiding principle – its prime directive to evoke and engage the wisdom and resourcefulness of the …
Offerings for a New Paradigm Politics
We are near the end of our summer fundraiser. Folks have donated $3274 toward our $15,000 target. Please join them in supporting …
The Challenge of Listening and Healing (on US Inauguration Day 2021)
In Wednesday’s inauguration, President Biden called on Americans to come together in unity and healing. So did former US Youth Poet Laureate …
What does “making sense” mean? (Sense-making – Part 4)
The phrase “it makes sense” has a lot going on in it, most of which we don’t pay much attention to… and …
We are all in this together – Part II
A poem suggesting that we are all very much together in the co-creative dynamics of the whole of life, even as we …
Some clarifying big-picture perspectives on the coronavirus
I think we will see everything…people coming together and some with an “every man for himself” attitude. I also hope this is …
Two DIY Approaches to Help Everyone Feel Heard
There are many ways to help people feel heard. Many of us realize how valuable that capacity is not only for conflict …
The weirding of political parties calls up visions of inclusiveness
I collected up some articles that make fascinating sense of what is happening in political parties – and in ourselves as we …
Giving the gift of gifting
I spend a lot of time consulting and collaborating with groups working to shift social systems and cultures in major ways. I …