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 Peace doesn't just happen. A couple of years ago I wrote a 5 par series on creating peace that just scratches the surface.  Find it here .

To Gather or Not to Gather? That is the question. Is it nobler to Om from Home or to go to smaller gatherings and practice safety protocols? If you do gather, what safety protocols make sense? Gathering is an outdoor activity so ranks lower on the risk factor for catching or transmitting COVID-19 provided you maintain social distancing and some other basic safety tips. Be honest about your vaccination status. Own your choices and share them with others so that people can make informed decisions regarding proximity. Respect people who chose to engage in safety protocols such as mask wearing, social distancing, and not sharing tangible items. Respect people who are not vaccinated. All councils/counsels/circles should make accommodations for people who want to social distance, wear masks, etc. Please do not share anything that has been in your mouth. Not sharing is caring. Please wear a mask while doing food prep or while serving, especially if you have not been vaccinated. Please set up

  Those who gather talk about consensus a lot. There are a number of different understandings about how consensus takes place within the community of those who participate in Rainbow Gatherings.  In my humble opinion, too many people only involve themselves in the circle/council/counsel process for vision council when we decide were to go.  I think that leaves us as a family lacking in practice for how to discuss and reach things in a positive and loving manner.   That being said, there are different ways that consensus can happen. In a more formal council/counsel/circle is one way, but truly the number of people who participate in these are a fraction of those who attend gatherings, do the work at gatherings, and believe that gatherings are the practice for a new world order of peace, love, and cooperation. So how else does consensus happen? One way is what I call "consensus by foot."  This is when people use their feet to take them where they want to or don'

  This year I'm punting on my blog and just providing links to great blog posts from prior years. For my family who do not have a penis, please read On Peeing in the Woods .

 This year I'm punting on my blog and just providing links to great blog posts from prior years. Find the Rap on Access for differentially abled folks here .

This year I'm punting on my blog and just providing links to great blog posts from prior years. Find Where Do I Poop here?