Reading โDay 2 of video Betaโ created a sense resembling Billy Pilgrim, from Vonnegutโs pen, who often came unstuck from time. ๐ณ I suppose Day 3 is a work in progress. ๐
I want to share a today discovery: a publication by The Bruderhof/Plough called โSeasons of Community Livingโ right here on SubStack! Today the central topic pertained to how and when technology is both available and useful in their families.
No smartphones until graduation from high school. No screen on the wall for distraction or plain unproductive use of time, only laptops for adults for their work. Maybe a couple other exclusions.
So, what in their place. Much emphasis on being a part of Nature. Developing connecting skills, thru face to face (expressions and voice tones) interaction. Around the dinner table, with other neighborโs children, in sports activities. To me the emphasis is on immediacy of experiences and learning such skills by direct participation with other live, present humans. Marianne in New York, whose children have a graduated high school now, shared that in high school a couple sons were envious of classmates with smart phones. Public high schools. Once they received smart phones, the same kids expressed gratitude for not having all the tech until later. They noted the wasting of time and accumulation of junk information by peers who had such tech all their lives.
In Bruderhof communities, that communal structure avoids one or both parents working outside the home, juggling soccer mom duties to this or that after school activity, and as a result often not eating meals together.
Still much to learn, but I see their practices centered around their shared belief in a common God. That, in turn, dictates family structure, living environment, and an emphasis on connection with each other and learning enhanced cooperation. Trade offs to be sure!
I can sense your excitement growing for the release of โPoise.โ How does completing a book register in your heart and soul? Feeling a bit ungrounded as the pursuit has reached a conclusion and thereโs not another project routine at the moment? Or have you tried to envision the next project (while still on Poise) to keep your creativity stimulated?
Of course youโve started the 30-day video challenge with the creativity which that requires. ๐ Itโs all good!
Thank you for sharing your discovery with us Gary! All kinds of kinds? I'm grateful that our family makes a habit of shared dinner. Our experience with tech is quite different than the Bruderhofs.
I am taking slow steps toward publishing Poise... drawing out the joy of it!
Plenty of "next projects" in the hopper! Including a fun little project I started to share some of the artwork from the book. ๐
I recognized the Oui yogurt jar at first glance. They, 4 we collected, inspired me enough to clean off the adhesive with mineral spirits. And so ended my inspiration. Recycled instead. ๐คท๐ฝ
The idea factory seems to be operating at a good clip! What magic glue adheres freshly picked vegetation to glass? Hot glue gun? You chose the perfect Tom Petty song for accompaniment to your creative undertaking. ๐๐ป
Marcel Proustโs โ... in having new eyes.โ reminded me of an upcoming polishing of one of my artificial lenses from cataract surgery. Perhaps to allow discovery to flourish? Talโs help would be invaluable. ๐
I use Oui jars to hold art supplies. Did you know you can order reusable lids for them online?
MOD-PODGE! I took Henny for a hike on the Ice Age trail this morning and managed to hold myself back from collecting blooms to create more jars.
Why?
Because Poise is close to release and Iโm channeling my creative energy in that direction right now. Maybe I can give fall leaves a try? So far the flowers are holding their color. The ferns are turning brown. ๐คทโโ๏ธ
How lucky are we to have internet, books, music platforms, computer programs, memories, nature, and inspiration to create with? ๐
Note from Loveletterist:
We are creative beings, creating our lives one choice at a time.
Here's the link to Day 2 of video Beta:
https://us02web.zoom.us/clips/share/A2F3MSClxtHXgOPVsqErk_qC4xrMJ83bhACyExZF61QTEHv9gA
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Reading โDay 2 of video Betaโ created a sense resembling Billy Pilgrim, from Vonnegutโs pen, who often came unstuck from time. ๐ณ I suppose Day 3 is a work in progress. ๐
Yes! Exactly!
Iโll record day 3 today and link the video in 3mm maรฑana!
I want to share a today discovery: a publication by The Bruderhof/Plough called โSeasons of Community Livingโ right here on SubStack! Today the central topic pertained to how and when technology is both available and useful in their families.
No smartphones until graduation from high school. No screen on the wall for distraction or plain unproductive use of time, only laptops for adults for their work. Maybe a couple other exclusions.
So, what in their place. Much emphasis on being a part of Nature. Developing connecting skills, thru face to face (expressions and voice tones) interaction. Around the dinner table, with other neighborโs children, in sports activities. To me the emphasis is on immediacy of experiences and learning such skills by direct participation with other live, present humans. Marianne in New York, whose children have a graduated high school now, shared that in high school a couple sons were envious of classmates with smart phones. Public high schools. Once they received smart phones, the same kids expressed gratitude for not having all the tech until later. They noted the wasting of time and accumulation of junk information by peers who had such tech all their lives.
In Bruderhof communities, that communal structure avoids one or both parents working outside the home, juggling soccer mom duties to this or that after school activity, and as a result often not eating meals together.
Still much to learn, but I see their practices centered around their shared belief in a common God. That, in turn, dictates family structure, living environment, and an emphasis on connection with each other and learning enhanced cooperation. Trade offs to be sure!
I can sense your excitement growing for the release of โPoise.โ How does completing a book register in your heart and soul? Feeling a bit ungrounded as the pursuit has reached a conclusion and thereโs not another project routine at the moment? Or have you tried to envision the next project (while still on Poise) to keep your creativity stimulated?
Of course youโve started the 30-day video challenge with the creativity which that requires. ๐ Itโs all good!
Thank you for sharing your discovery with us Gary! All kinds of kinds? I'm grateful that our family makes a habit of shared dinner. Our experience with tech is quite different than the Bruderhofs.
I am taking slow steps toward publishing Poise... drawing out the joy of it!
Plenty of "next projects" in the hopper! Including a fun little project I started to share some of the artwork from the book. ๐
Thank you for asking!
As expected, you are never short on surprises! I canโt wait for what comes next.
I recognized the Oui yogurt jar at first glance. They, 4 we collected, inspired me enough to clean off the adhesive with mineral spirits. And so ended my inspiration. Recycled instead. ๐คท๐ฝ
The idea factory seems to be operating at a good clip! What magic glue adheres freshly picked vegetation to glass? Hot glue gun? You chose the perfect Tom Petty song for accompaniment to your creative undertaking. ๐๐ป
Marcel Proustโs โ... in having new eyes.โ reminded me of an upcoming polishing of one of my artificial lenses from cataract surgery. Perhaps to allow discovery to flourish? Talโs help would be invaluable. ๐
I use Oui jars to hold art supplies. Did you know you can order reusable lids for them online?
MOD-PODGE! I took Henny for a hike on the Ice Age trail this morning and managed to hold myself back from collecting blooms to create more jars.
Why?
Because Poise is close to release and Iโm channeling my creative energy in that direction right now. Maybe I can give fall leaves a try? So far the flowers are holding their color. The ferns are turning brown. ๐คทโโ๏ธ
How lucky are we to have internet, books, music platforms, computer programs, memories, nature, and inspiration to create with? ๐