Community Building Resources
also referred to as Dynamic Governance
A wellbeing economy is an economy that is designed to deliver social and ecological wellbeing. In a wellbeing economy, the rules, norms and incentives are set up to deliver quality of life and flourishing for all people, in harmony with our environment, by default.
To help you get acquainted with the aim and precepts of WEAll:
Key concepts explained - foundational terms and concepts to get acquainted with before doing in further.
Toolkits and Papers - lots of print materials, publications, books, videos, podcasts… to explore.
Non-state forms of governance - Non-state forms of governance refer to systems of rule and organization that operate independently or alongside traditional governmental structures…
Wellbeing Economy Policy Design Course - How to put wellbeing at the heart of governance. The free Wellbeing Economy Policy Design course takes you on a world tour to explore how wellbeing economy principles and practices are being applied by governments internationally.
“The Work That Reconnects helps people around the world discover and experience their innate connections with each other and the self-healing powers of the web of life, transforming despair and overwhelm into inspired, collaborative action.” -Joanna Macy, founder
Joanna Macy
While with her family in Tibet doing Peace work, Joanna Macy had developed a relationship with a local monk who shared with her this impactful prophesy of a time we are now in. So inspired by this prophecy, Macy endeavored to start an organization to support the work of those Shamble Rainbow Warriors.
The Shambhala Warrior prophecy, originating in Tibetan Buddhism, speaks of a time when the world faces grave danger due to humanity’s destructive tendencies. It foretells the emergence of “Shambhala warriors” – ordinary individuals who, armed with compassion and insight, will work to dismantle the destructive forces from within. This kingdom is not a physical place, but rather a state of mind and heart found within these individuals.
Foundational Teachings of the Work That Reconnects
The Work That Reconnects has been and continues to be informed by foundational teachings in several interrelated disciplines. Over time, and through the shared experience of facilitators and participants from around the world, wisdom from the following teachings has been woven together to form the framework and basic principles of the Work That Reconnects (WTR).
Systems Thinking
Deep Ecology
Deep Time
Ancient and Enduring Spiritual Traditions
Transforming Our Relationship with Power
Undoing Oppression