“You can’t just say we demand a world of peace. Demands have to be specific. Anything that people can articulate can only be articulated within the language of the current political discourse. And that entire political discourse is already too small. And that’s why making explicit demands reduces the movement and takes the heart of it. It’s a real paradox and the movement understands that.” – Charles Eisenstein, Occupy Love
Many of the ideas and sentiments explored in Charles Eisenstein’s Sacred Economics are rapidly spreading throughout the world, namely the role of money in the destruction of the planet’s people and resources. Charles’ essay Occupy Wall Street–No Demand is Big Enough has gone viral since its release–prompting some individuals to even pen their own translations in order to get the word out. French newspaper LeMonde’s article entitled L’argent est-il devenu obsolète, or “Has Money Become Obsolete?” also echoes several central ideas articulated in Sacred Economics as well.
The desire for a new economy is clearly gaining momentum, and with reason. What with the explosion of Occupy protests worldwide, it’s clear that people are fed up with the failures of the current economic system.
Join Charles Eisenstein December 16 and 17 in the Bay Area for two events that will challenge you to think about the future of our economic system and what we can do to contribute to a sacred economy.
December 16, 2011 6:00 – 7:00 PM
1720 Market Street, San Francisco CA | The Happiness Institute
A mind-opening glimpse of solutions and new ideas for the future of money and economics with Sacred Economics author Charles Eisenstein, followed by the Timebank Holiday Fair. This is a free event and is open to the public.
Non-Hierarchical Leadership in an Age of Transition Intensive
December 17, 2011 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1823 Ninth St., Berkeley CA | Good Shepherd Berkeley
Day-long intensive for leaders, healers, and social activists. Cost is self-determined. $25 deposit required to hold your spot, refundable at the even upon request.
Charles will also be speaking in Silicon Valley 12/18 and Sonoma County on 12/19. Details below.
SUNDAY 12/18
Sacred Economics Today
5:30 pm Optional Potluck
7:00-9:30 pm Talk
WorldCentric, 2121 Staunton Ct., Palo Alto, CA 94306
Cost: Self-determined.
For more info and to reserve your space see: http://sacredeconomics.eventbrite.com
MONDAY 12/19
Sacred Economics Today – Sonoma County
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Private location in Cotati
Registrants will be emailed location
Cost: Self determined; $10 to reserve your space, refundable at event upon request.
http://sacredeconsonoma.eventbrite.com/
MONDAY 12/19
This Time of Gifts; the Gifts of this Time
An evening of sharing and deep connection
with Charles Eisenstein and Alpha Lo
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Sebastopol CA (Location TBA)
Limited seating. Reserve a space by donation. For more information or to reserve a space, email julfire@yahoo.com.
Thanks for the info Judith! Much appreciated.