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	Topic	Posts	Replies	Last Post
	how this idea can change / evolutionize the world How eco adventure resort / villages can bring in the era of 'enlightened living' ... and how we can experience the joy and personal growth from living & there / visiting...	8	43	Re: activities for high school students Nov 11, 2007, 3:31 PM  by CHATTY
	introductions & interests Hi there... welcome to the pod... please take a moment to introduce yourself, and share with the folks here your interests in / relationship to the subject.	20	25	want to visit you and share our visions:-) Sep 19, 1:39 PM  by skillsurfers
	projects in action Are you walking this path?  Please take a moment to briefly share what you're doing, and how it's going... It doesn't have to be an eco-adventure retreat, just anything similar...	4	22	Re: United Adventures ~ on the move Apr 30, 3:56 PM  by ~drigo
	earning a livelihood @ an eco village Ever worked at one? Would you like to? Do you accept internships or volunteers at your retreat?  Would you like to intern / volunteer?  Post job openings or job searches, or share your experience of working at an eco-adventure-inspirational retreat.  Share some strategies for making a good living at one... it's an awesome livelihood.	7	17	Re: Internships Nov 17, 2007, 11:28 AM  by ~drigo
	existing eco adventure +++ retreats worth visiting Own or contribute to one?  Been to one?  Discovered one?  Please, share with us the cool, cozy places you've found, and list a link or two with a short description...	7	5	Re: Here's a couple of super cool places for your next vacation.. Jun 20, 3:24 AM  by ~drigo
	awesome adventures What do you offer at your place / or what would you like to see offered? What are your favorite adventures that really bring out the best in you?  How do your adventures with nature inspire and empower you to change the world???	4	6	trampolines Dec 2, 2007, 12:07 PM  by ~drigo
	enlightened food & beverages Yummm.... Delicious recipes, suggested menus, great ideas for snacks, healthy smoothies, and otherwise serious nutrition to change the world.  What would life be without delicious food?!	2	2	Re: what does "organic" REALLY mean? Mar 12, 2007, 10:39 PM  by ~drigo
	skills and knowledge needed to save & change the world we need to unlearn what we have learned, and begin the process of re-training ourselves HOW TO LIVE.  Organic gardening, vegetarian dishes, the Five Tibetan Rites, Yoga, Vision implementation, Feng Shui, Massage for health, alternative therapies for common ailments, free diving, windsurfing, sailing, mountain biking, paragliding, snorkeling, alternative energy, sustainable living, meditation, etc. etc. Do you teach any of these?  From your perspective, what are the key things we need to learn to realize our greatest dreams?  What knowledge do folks like us need to propel our visions forward and make the world a better place?	4	2	Re: Inspirational Discussions & Movies Dec 5, 2007, 8:46 AM  by ~drigo
	giving back to the communities & environment you've built and operate an awesome retreat.  it's economically feasible. now, how do you give back to the community and environment?  what's the best strategy for charity / contributions / social enterprises to make a lasting, positive, and sustainable improvement to our way of living?	1	2	Re: Colleges go 'green' to stretch budgets Sep 28, 2006, 8:53 PM  by Bill
	eco technology & design roll up your sleeves and pull out that pencil.  let's get technical.  architectural drawings, sketches and notes on wind power and solar power systems, water catchment designs, water purification strategies, waste management solutions, permaculture design, agricultural technology, examples of beautiful architecture, etc...	2	0	The Eco Architect Questions Mar 18, 2007, 1:41 PM  by ~drigo
	powering retreats sustainably are we really past peak oil production?  are we facing an energy crisis?  if so, we better start consuming much less and using alternative energy! what works well at your spot? wind turbines? solar power? hyrdroelectric power? biodiesel - fuelled generators?	3	2	panels, inverters, efficient lighting, wind turbines, etc Oct 18, 1:33 AM  by ~drigo
	your ideas for this pod how can this pod best support your interests?  any suggested additions or deletions of discussion topics?  got any ideas you'd like to share with the administrators of this pod?	3	12	Pod restructuring for 2008 Jan 2, 11:28 PM  by ~drigo

This pod is built for us to explore the question of how we can change and inspire the world through creating physical paradises, while making a good living from it. Where people can come to relax for the weekend or an extended holiday, take a course, learn an adventure sport, and get inspired to be the change upon their return.

What if we came up with a concept for a real, physical node of inspiration and change that could be applied anywhere in the world? A center of love, personal growth, health, art, activism, spirituality, entreprenuership, and adventure - a model for an enlightened way of living?

What if this node made total economic sense, and was fueled with a shared vision to change the world?

What if the center was close enough to major cities to be accessible for weekend tourists - had the basics in terms of comfy accommodations, delicious food, and fun activities to make it suitable for pretty much any client with USD 100 to spend for a weekend?

What if these nodes could also be starting points for regional development projects - starting a regional organic farm? setting up an alternative power enterprise? creating a local art shop? a snorkeling tour guide operation? a waterfall trek?

What if these nodes could share best practices across all centers? What if those who came loved our concept so much, who felt so good being and doing at our resorts, that wherever they travelled, they would check in with our resorts?

What if we accepted sponsorship from national / regional companies committed to regional sustainable development, and who liked our concept of integrating volunteerism with tourism? What if as part of their sponsorship, their employees would receive a certain amount of evenings at the node?

What if we could employ the thousands like us at these nodes, teaching courses, sharing artistic talents, creating scrumcious menus, guiding folks on adventure tours, coaching seekers on the path to personal development?

What if each resort grew into a village where people migrated to, out of the cities? What if each village comprised of a kitchen, a farm, a library / media center, workshop spaces, meditation spots in gorgeous natural spots nearby, music studios, a theatre for performances and large gatherings, and an enterprise center where people would brainstorm social enterprises for regional development? What if each center housed volunteers from around the world in inexpensive lodgings to work and create at the node for several months? What if each node, when designed, incorporated a real estate plan to house anywhere from 80 people to a few thousand?

What if this actually happened and we could be a part of it? Where would you start your node? What elements would you focus on? Can we create a valuable enterprise while exercising a brilliant humanitarian effort?

nodes of inspiration, spreading like seeds blown by the wind, planting the gardens of tomorrow.

I tried to see if I could change the world by mingling with the rich and powerful - with the philosophy that in order to change a system, the change must come from within - but then I realized it was an illusion. Among the regional business and government leadership of Indonesia and South East Asia, I realized I had to first embark on a personal journey. The change must come from within - and once I realized this I gave up 'everything' - the career track, the resume, the prestige, the benefits, the salary - but I gained a new 'everything' - meaning, purpose, passion, love.

Let us inspire each other to have the courage to give up everything for a new everything - to be and do what it takes to realize the grandest version of our greatest vision.