Re: self-sufficient now, systemic transformation later?

[Bagelhole1@aol.com]

Dear Robert,

 >         But the changing of mindsets (the "systemic transformation")
 >must occur during the same chaotic period, while the system is
 >sensitive to initial conditions.

         I was imagining that coming together of individuals to create
self- sustainable neighborhoods, will have a tremendous healing
effect. We can help this by making available not only the list of
cheap and simple (funky) self- sustainable practices, but also, models
and templates, for democratic processes (I can get a great short piece
on consensus), organizing, flyers, facilitation, etc. It is the
example that will inform. Have faith in the process, to bring people
around to their "best" selves.

                                         In the warmhole of the bagel,
                                                     TomO