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Transitioning Towards a Gift Economy

I have been interested in changing our monetary system for a long time.  Many years ago, I wrote a paper and spoke at conferences on "Reinventing Money, Restoring the Earth, and Reweaving the Web of Life" while noting that the gift economy was the ideal economy, to transition to there from our current debt based exchange economy, I strongly advocated the creation of community currencies to help people understand what money is, how it works and how we can change it. In the 90's I actually gave…See More
Discussion posted by Carol Brouillet Jan 30, 2010
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there is no question we are the ones we've been waiting for...

As I come out of my lengthy slumber, somewhere I remember reading we were working towards a gifting economy that would be in place some 300 years in the future... To find this little gem makes it oh such a Joyeaux Noel I have yet to experience! Apparently we are already getting a strong hold in this ever so important economic framework and mentality.I for one have been there quite some time in the program I've chosen to carry on with my life. And as of late I've discovered the way I fit this…See More
Discussion posted by Molly Myers Dec 22, 2009
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Jim Fry replied to Jim Fry's discussion 'Definancialisation, Deglobalisation, Relocalisation - Part 1'
Part 2 - Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Definancialisation, Deglobalisation, Relocalisation 16. The biggest risk of all The biggest risk of all, as I see it, is that the industrial economy will blunder in for a few more years, perhaps even a decade or…
Dec 16, 2009
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Jim Fry replied to Jim Fry's discussion 'Dialog on the Gift Economy, Barter and Currencies'
For as long as I can recall, I have carried the impression that all service and labor are worth the same, regardless of what the unit of exchange is, be it silver, dollars or a basket of veggies. I celebrate that someone cleans a bathroom, sweeps a…
Nov 15, 2009
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Starcloud replied to Jim Fry's discussion 'Dialog on the Gift Economy, Barter and Currencies'
You pose an interesting question regarding the topic of exchange. I have been experimenting with an exit from traditional monetary exchange for quite some time and have found that operating from a fully functioning gift economy takes a degree of…
Nov 15, 2009
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Jim Fry replied to Eve Lorgen's discussion 'Compassionate Communication Skills, Counseling, Hypnotherapy'
Greetings Eve, Wonderful to have you here and I extend huge appreciation for your generous offers. My we each present our gifts, create a world of our visions and watch what develops! Namaste! Jim
Nov 15, 2009
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Compassionate Communication Skills, Counseling, Hypnotherapy

I'm willing to teach, counsel, and consult within the framework of what is called Nonviolent Communication methods or Compassionate Communication as described and written by Marshall Rosenburg.( Nonviolent communication: A Language of Life) I am currently training in Asheville with Jerry Donoghue (www.ashevilleccc.com) I can work via telephone or skype with a web cam capability. Or in person for those in the Asheville, NC area.My original specialty as a…See More
Discussion posted by Eve Lorgen Nov 15, 2009
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