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SO much to tell it's hard to know where to begin. The first part of my recent adventure began with an invite from my networks and philanthropy 'mentor', Tom Munnecke to attend a Science and Spirituality Retreat for Architects, Engineers, and IT Professionals at a place called Peace Village in upstate NY.
I'd never been on a retreat before and I agreed with him that it seemed the perfect opportunity and atmosphere within which to meet in person for the first time. (He lives in CA but was coming to NY for this). He told me not to worry about the focus on these job titles, that I had gained 'honorary geek status' (through dedicated work/involvement and vision-sharing on Omidyar.net).
After a full day of bus travel and waiting and bus travel again, I arrived with my bags after dark at Peace Village and tiptoed into the in progress orientation room. Around 23 people seated in a wide circle, giving introductions one by one. Impressive credentials each one...and each coming from a somewhat stressful narrow 'job' focus, looking for a bit more meaning and balance. I was a bit nervous...but when it was my turn I simply introduced myself as an artist...and spoke a bit about my interest/involvement in the evolution of virtual architectures and sacred spaces...( read more )
I'd never been on a retreat before and I agreed with him that it seemed the perfect opportunity and atmosphere within which to meet in person for the first time. (He lives in CA but was coming to NY for this). He told me not to worry about the focus on these job titles, that I had gained 'honorary geek status' (through dedicated work/involvement and vision-sharing on Omidyar.net).
After a full day of bus travel and waiting and bus travel again, I arrived with my bags after dark at Peace Village and tiptoed into the in progress orientation room. Around 23 people seated in a wide circle, giving introductions one by one. Impressive credentials each one...and each coming from a somewhat stressful narrow 'job' focus, looking for a bit more meaning and balance. I was a bit nervous...but when it was my turn I simply introduced myself as an artist...and spoke a bit about my interest/involvement in the evolution of virtual architectures and sacred spaces...( read more )
