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Let me begin by saying I am a Peacemaker – following the Path of the Peacemaker – the Iroquois Legend and one of the greatest stories of all time.
In the early 70's we worked with a group that formulated the Honorary Sherriff's International - an organization intending to promote "positive thought energy" - given the choice between positive and negative we felt that we ought to focus on the positive.
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From those humble beginnings we had our understandings broadened as we met people from around the world, produced curricula, and made presentations of extended ideas on the world scene. In 1993 we presented to the Delors Commission on Education into the 21st Century. Our presentation forms a cornerstone of education required today.
We then went on a thousand day voyage seeking wisdom from others. (Sept 1997 – June 2000)
Our highlighted experience was a presentation at the inaugural meeting of the Foundation for A Culture of Peace having been personally invited by Federico Mayor Zaragozza the former Secretary General of UNESCO. This presentation was endorsed by many of the leaders of the world at that time - Dec 12 2000. (Madrid)
Even Bono was exposed to our work - but his advisors did not comprehend the value of what we had accomplished. (They develop Product Red rather than explore further with us). Boutros Boutros Ghali did understand and offered his institutional support - buzz words for have a nice day. - but well worth the visit to his offices in Paris.
Our most recent iteration occurred in Malaysia where we had been invited as part of a team of ten international educators to bring Peace Curricula to that country. We were misled in our activities in Malaysia and we left somewhat disheartened and disillusioned by the Muslim interference with Peace education and our own organizations' (IAEWP) lack of integrity in the situation. But that is another story. That reality forced us to seek new allies – Teachers Without Borders - Canada)
We came to Mexico to attend a "spiritual" ceremony – and as fate would have it we ended up in Puerto Penasco – I carry the sacred drum of the Unity ride of Chief Arvol Looking Horse:: |
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What is it that people need to know? We have followed many of the teachings of other "wisdom" carriers that have developed and we carry what we consider some "common" core curricula (messages) that need be shared with as many people as possible in the shortest time. See our Great Mind Program at: www.homeplanet.org
The internet provides that over all capacity - and our idea to develop Peace Posse Cafes as community gathering points seems to bring the internet down to a "street level" participation – globally. We are still challenged by some countries inability to democratize the internet, |
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Even in Mexico the costs for being on the internet are challenging as our friend John flowers reports on his travels.
We have explored a number of "social networking” constructs - hoping to link with ones that are already involved in discussions of importance. We have done so - but we felt it is necessary to have a presence ourselves - Notwithstanding we are linked with the Architects for a New Dawn (an Initiative of Carlos Santana) and Future Dawning ( an initiative of Mary Rose) – two social networks that are inspiring – and of a parallel intention. We will continue until we are swallowed by a larger more efficient team of technocrats that will enable us to develop more intensively our educational models and our interactive processes – most of the wisdom carriers are teaching parts of what we have assembled but for certain more intensively than our iteration might deliver. - in our common core construct - it will be a matter for others to see the value of our process of distillation of knowledge and information .
We are NOT aware of other teachings linked to a business model other than MLM and ours we must say is experimental using a number of notions that are often overlooked. We have developed a 40/40/19/1 model that is an interim notion for sharing.
The Triple Bottom Line process leave out what we believe is important for corporations intending to be socially responsible. We speak to “moving beyond triple bottom line accounting” employing the ISO 26000 Standards and a more holistic model.
We are fully convinced - our business model inter linked with our educational modeling and the soon to be released IS0 26000 Standard sets the world stage for the World Peace Posse to have an effect. Our Homeplanet Brand – will be the “good housekeeping seal of approval”
The level of the effect will be reliant on how many decide that they want to have a Peace Posse Cafe in their town, in their local coffee shop, and how they interact with others around the world sharing stories, information, and in the final analysis some measure of healthy business, |
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There will be a number of kinds of Peace Posse Cafes;
- will be in restaurants, service clubs, community centers, cafes, wherever it makes sense.
- will be in private residences, rental units.
- will be the Back Pack Cafe – anyone anywhere linking up on the net -
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a package is developed to enable all to participate at their level and for the purpose of sharing what we have come to know, and its value to the individual as they go through transformation during this “troubled “ time on our planet.
Homeplanet Chess will be the metaphor for thinking Larger in our new times.
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Our World Peace Posse – when we develop our constituency – will be able to educate and share knowledge and wisdom in an efficient manner – trusting each of us that comes together that we come together with the highest of intentions and with a desire to share with others.
Through the October 24 (United Nations Day) Heart of Africa Campaign
we intend to get the World's attention on issues of importance. City Halls around the world will be encouraged to participate as we bring to peoples minds the United Nations – on its day, and its four main accomplishments – The United Nations Global Compact (*UNGC), the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's), the Earth Charter (EC), and the United Nations Consumer Protection Act of 1985- passd by consensus.
If Corporations and individuals supported those organizations that incorporate these programs into their business process – by adopting a common Purchase Order Policy – business will shift and the energy required for Peace will be manifest. they will earn the right to use our Brand! |
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Such is our story and what role might you play in it. It is up to you – not I.
I have brought you to the door.
All my relations,
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1104 words
Peace
Mitch Gold
written August 6 2009, Max's Cafe, Puerto Penasco.
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