Hey Everyone! Welcome,
and thank you.
Many individuals have heard
about ProjectRejuvenation, and wondered what it is. The truth, ProjectRejuvenation is a social
innovation that has been growing and taking form over this past year since its
inception - beginning with a gathering of like-minds at a cottage near
Uxbridge. The topic was Eco-Villages,
and many of these original attendees later became members of the Core team
helping to shape and define the network that began growing very rapidly
afterwards.
Since then, many of the active individuals have worked together and gotten to know one another by taking hold of life choices on a different scale than most of us had experienced before. This was done through community minded relationships and trusting hearts.
A year later, here we are. And to reflect on all of the manifestations that took form over this past year, and appreciate all of the learning experiences we shared, this first newsletter will outline just what has happened.
First off, many many relationships with other like minded individuals became. This included being introduced to a lovely family hoping to build an Anastasia style ecovillage in Mt. Forest, which many individuals within ProjectRejuvenation spent time learning, contributing and enjoying time together. By the end of the year, literally tons of organic and bio-diverse produce was harvested by the family on their beautifully designed vegetable gardens in the emerging community, as well as several small structures had been built.
Like an apple falling from a tree, and it's seed taking root, another small offshoot of our community also came together to act upon creating an intentional eco-community all of their own. It's been amazing for all of us to experience the initiative. Here within the city limits, plans have also been drawn up to create Canada's first Urban Eco-Village, led by our Core members.
SolutionsPedia, a virtual database showcasing sustainable solutions, free and open to the world-wide public, is in mid swing of being developed, and the TRIBE organizational tool is another virtual resource that has been very useful in coordinating action plans on what were once only ideas. A revolutionary greenhouse design, promising bountiful organic produce during any season, is also being constructed as we speak by another of ProjectRejuvenation's Founding Core members, and entitled Revolutionary Gardens.
In the spring, members of ProjectRejuvenation endeavoured to purchase a pristine acreage near Collingwood called Silver Springs to act as a living example of sustainability and living quarters to some of the coordinators of PRN. This endeavour did not come to fruition as hoped, but the efforts lent to much learning, and everyone had a chance to practice doing something that was previously never seen as possible had we been acting in independence.
Individuals within PRN have also taken active initiative at living in community, by humbly sharing their homes and living spaces with other individuals in need of shelter. This has been challenging at times, but very rewarding as we have had an opportunity to practice living the community life that many of us seek, and develop effective tools for harmonious living relationships.
At the years end, many of the original Core members are now re-antiquating themselves with the existing world situation by creating and improving their own businesses and passive income models, and understanding that this independence is necessary in order to be truly sustainable and truly in a position to contribute to others.
Over all, and most importantly, the heart felt connections that have been formed by everyone sharing, playing, exploring and working together has left a permanent impact on each of our being that can never be forgotten. And now, we, as a group, are beginning our next phase of evolution. The ProjectRejuvenation Network is being overhauled to serve the wider community base by generating teams committed to coordinating 'like' projects within the local community, actively outreaching to learn how we can further help, and finally to coordinate events and gatherings that serve the social entrepreneur and those of a heart centered being wishing to contribute to humanity and our planet Earth.
Additionally, an action oriented Social Enterprise is now being developed in order to serve our collective visions of a healthier tomorrow even more-so than before. These shifts will offer many opportunities for individuals to connect with one another, form into action groups and participate on many levels of self actualization.
We, as ProjectRejuvenation, humbly thank and appreciate each one of you for playing a roll in our life experience thus far, and acting as a mirror for us to better see even ourselves. We hope to return this favour by continuing to play our part in contributing to a healthier tomorrow for everyone.
May 2013, and the approaching harmonic shift, bring courage, love and renewal to everyone.
Much Love & Gratitude,
Brandon Strickland
ProjectRejuvenation Co-Founder