November, 2012

Economic and Environmental Challenges The economy is going through a fundamental transition. No more debt-fueled economic growth. Our economic model is not ecologically sustainable.

Isolation Americans have become increasingly isolated. Mainstream culture encourages us to be cut-off from each other, relying on money, corporate products, and screen time to fill our needs. Even as activists, we often act as individuals rather than in community.

The Solution: Resilience Resilience – The ability to recover readily from adversity; buoyancy Connectedness builds resilience

What is a Resilience Circle? Circles help us: Learn together about the economy & the environment Build relationships, overcome isolation Engage in mutual aid and shared action Rediscover the abundance of what we have and recognize the possibility of a better future See ourselves as part of larger effort to create a fair and healthy economy that works for everyone in harmony with the planet Get to know our neighbors, find inspiration, and have fun! There are three components: Learning Together about the economy & the environment, Mutual Aid, & Social Action