Routines & Behaviors
Beliefs, Philosophy, Principles and Values are translated into actions such as behaviors and disciplines that cohere a group to a common way of operating and behaving together. Disciplines are a way of entraining or inviting desired behaviors that one perceives will uphold principles and values.
Personal Practice
Each member is encouraged to commit to a daily routine that aligns with their own body wisdom incorporating the principles of:
Stillness
Breath
Movement
Voice
Awareness
Reflection
Play
If you do not already have a daily practice routine there is a process you can work though to invite the emergence of a routine that feels right. Also keeping in mind that the practices may shift and change organically with your own energies and phases of life.
The schedule of personal practices for individuals has the option of being done on one's own, but are encouraged to be done with at least one other person, a small intimate circle or the whole community depending on the discipline and one's own personal needs, preferences and desires at different times.
Chores and Responsibilities
There will be a well organized schedule of responsibilities and chores in relation to communal spaces, shared meal preparation and grounds keeping.
Communal meals – meal preparation, clean-up, and dining
Regular meal schedule
Regular quiet hours and agreements on noise levels at different times of the day
Agreements on how communal spaces will be used and inhabited
Keeping communal spaces clean and clear
Regular cleaning schedule for communal spaces
Shopping for food and supplies
Gardening and landscaping
Resource sharing
There are efficient and organized ways to manage resources shared in common such as food, cars, tools, electronics, kitchen supplies/appliances, laundry facilities, shared spaces, etc. This includes systems for:
Accurate accounting
Well organized sharing
Detailed communication
Commitment to maintain and care for shared resources
Group Activities
There are a variety of ways in which the community would get together to practice witnessing, supporting, and uplifting each other and sharing collective wisdom in the form of fun and creative group activities. Here are some possibilities:
Alignment practices
Collective games (group sports and and games)
Collective wisdom sharing practices
Interplay
Zegg Forum
Story telling
Ecstatic dance
Singing circles
Drum circles
Music jams
Art projects
Building projects
Gardening
Group outings and activities
