All posts tagged: Community

IntuiTalk: Amy Byrd and David Knafou

"We have a personal motto: globally pessimistic, locally optimistic. Looking at the state of things can get us down, so we wonder- what can we do here and now to make the world a kinder, more sustainable place to live in?”

Amy and David are partners living in Mulhouse, France where we met over Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago. After initially bonding over ex-patriate similarities (Amy is American-born and I was living in France at the time), a friendship developed in our mutual desires to lead sustainable, conscious lives. Amy and David are both key partners in an organization called Vita’Rue 2.0. In addition to holding weekly summer festivals which showcase local artists, crafts, and food, Vita’Rue hosts workshops on a regular basis. Cooking classes with local and seasonal ingredients, café gatherings around various themes: collaging, crocheting, relaxation techniques, film nights… these are just a few of the ways they craft and cultivate community.

Kevin Yee-ChanIntuiTalk: Amy Byrd and David Knafou
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Alone, Together

 

Our world right now is evolving in a very unique way. Human population rising, resources declining, and technology advancing all means that it’s time for our connectivity with each other and our surroundings to deepen. Tools like the internet and social media have already proven useful in this regard- allowing us to know almost instantly of events on the opposite side of the world. But this goes far beyond viral videos or status updates. This is leading to a collective shift in our consciousness. Are you ready?

Kevin Yee-ChanAlone, Together
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