Invitation and Community ** Invitation is a fundamental way of being in a community

Invitation is not only a step in bringing people together, it is also a fundamental way of being in a community. It manifests the willingness to live in a collaborative way. This means that a future can be created without having to force or sell it or barter for it. When we believe that barter or subtle coercion is necessary, we are operating out of a context of scarcity and self-interest, the … Continue reading Invitation and Community ** Invitation is a fundamental way of being in a community

Knowledge Café: Invitation People should not be coerced to participate in any way

One of the fundamental principles of the Knowledge Café is that no one is made to do anything they do not want to do, including being there! This principle is essential as people need to feel comfortable if they are going to open up and engage in dialogue. Many Cafés are also explicitly about personal change or transformation, and there is an element of that in almost all Cafés. Personal change … Continue reading Knowledge Café: Invitation People should not be coerced to participate in any way