Intentional Society: 3 changes for Q3
I have three intentions to share with you today.
First, that Q3 of Intentional Society will have a dynamic arc to it. We've built relational connection through shared practices (ala Q1). We've explored developmental edges in small group voyages (ala Q2). The evolution in Q3 will be to integrate both into a living, breathing cycle of growth and consolidation: inhale and exhale, converging and diverging, similarity and difference.
Second, the intent to expand from the call. Re-reading it... well, it still moves me! But Intentional Society is significantly more than a philosophical manifesto at this point. What we've discovered through being and doing together can now be shared more legibly via an updated website and handbook.
Third, the intent to grow in size - to cultivate greater vibrancy and diversity of the community as an interpersonal ecosystem. I've taken a fairly cautious stance thus far re inflow, feeling the nebulous, fragile nature of the seedling stage of a new community. My perspective now is that the increasing robustness and legibility of our practices and culture allows us greater openness and freedom to expand the invitation.
These are intentions I hold personally. I'm learning, as the caller/source/founder in this space, to step into healthy authority without authoritarianism - conviction without coercion - leading without excluding. We're still steering this ship together, but making the current heading clear can liberate others to apply their own influence.
New season starts July 11th.
Community connection sessions the next two weeks for all members and in-betweeners.
Cheers,
James
P.S. Sharing your perspective is a gift - just reply