Navigator Stories

I first heard about David's work while attending an intensive led by Joanna Macy just prior to 9/11/01. Part of the intensive focused on the problems with corporate power and I was taken with the idea that we could do something to change our circumstances. Upon returning home I read both "When Corporations Rule the World" and "The Post Corporate World." Then I started organizing and facilitating the WILPF [Women's International League for Peace and Freedom] study groups called "Challenging Corporate Power: Asserting the Peoples rights."

History of Imago:  The Imago Earth Center started with a vision. The vision was that of an urban nature preserve, easily accessible to the people who needed it the most, the people who live in the city. This nature preserve would be a vital asset to a community of environmentally caring citizens. This nature preserve would provide opportunities for people to connect with and learn about the wonders of the natural world.

Since Aug of 2006, I've bicycled over 10,000 miles through 28 states for Peace & Sustainability. Almost half of those travels were shared with a 12-year-old girl, 2-year-old twins (in cloth diapers and breast feeding), and their Mama. We learned a lot by riding bicycles so far. * Wherever you are, there are innovative, peace-loving people creating community only a bike ride away from you; * People of all walks of life are compassionate; * When you do something for the good of the planet (like eating a raw vegan diet) it does a lot of good for you, too.

Aloha! I am sending a photo of the Hokule'a, the story-changing voyaging canoe of Hawai'i on her sail from Kahaka'aulana (Sand Island) on O'ahu to Waimanalo, on the Windward side of O'ahu and back, on December 23, 2006. This photo appears on the cover of the Office of Hawaiian Affair's 2006 Annual Report. The photos of Hokule'a are attributed to Ama Johnson and Monte Costa.

Our Mission Statement is to promote nonviolent solutions to international conflicts and advocates policies that promote human rights and civil liberties to ensure a just and democratic world. We are a membership organization seeking to end war and promote social justice through advocacy, education and action.

Having worked hard to avoid and protest the U.S. war against Iraq at the onset, GLNAWI is committed to continuing facilitation and support for the growing resistance against the flawed and deceitful policies which brought us into this war.

In, 1993, Simply Living formed in response to awareness by its founding members that many existing institutions were unequipped to provide life giving purpose to individuals. With so many non-profits focused on reforming and resisting governmental and corporate policies, too little attention was focused on the creative, imaginative work of bringing forth a different world.

Empire tells the story that individuals are powerless (“What can one person do?”). Humans are violent by nature and need strong laws to protect them from each other, and if they transgress punishment will teach them to “stay in line”. “Feelings” are sissy, and “needs” are selfish. We do not have a choice because there are just some things that one has to do. There is the right way to do things and the wrong way, good/bad, fair/unfair; etc., and society will teach you what is what.

My name is Mike Ignatowski, and I work at a major computer firm projecting the future direction of technology developments. Lately I have been convinced that we are entering a fascinating period of significant change in both our technological capabilities and social structures. The consequences of which can be very beneficial, or very disruptive (or both), but they will likely be profound.

Cultivating Connections began as a grassroots effort in 1998 as a response to the need for Creation Spirituality enthusiasts (called “Connectors”) to become more cohesive as a community. A handful of us recognized a strong need for the Connectors to be more affirmed and supported. We developed and provided brochures, pamphlets, bumper stickers, pins, worksheets, online support, educational tools, bibliographies, workshops, training sessions, retreats, and referrals to Creation Spirituality Connectors and to their communities at large.

Empire’s development story:  True patriots support their government, and keep their country’s economy going by investing in the stock market and working hard to earn money to purchase more goods and services. Those who protest the way things are run are troublemakers. Capitalism is necessary for real democracy, so those who protest against corporations are to be looked down upon and kept under control. Besides, people aren’t smart enough to understand the ins and outs of our economy. The government knows what’s best for America.