Stephen Brooks on Redefining Community: From Costa Rica to Global Impact

An Inspiring Keynote Address from PAUA Paris 2023 on Building Sustainable, Global Communities

Sep 08, 2023

Ever heard about Human Design and how using your own Bodygraph as a compass can help you tremendously in flowing with more ease and clarity through life?

We are pleased to announce the 1st PAUA course: A Course in Human Design with Dirk Nellens

A 6-week Course in Human Design! Dive deep into the unique blueprint of your life, known as the Bodygraph, to gain practical insights into your inherent potential, challenges, and life path. Dirk Nellens, an expert with over 20 years of experience, guides you through this transformative journey, using your own Bodygraph as a map (optional). Learn how to make decisions that align with your true nature, understand your emotional energy field, and gain tools for conscious relating. This is an opportunity to explore your unique design with a teacher who has trained closely with Ra Uru Hu, the founder of Human Design.

The course is running from October 5th to November 9th. Each Thursday, tune in for a 60-minute live seminar with Dirk Nellens, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session, from 18:00 - 19:30 CET. Recordings will be made available.

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🎥 THE GLOBAL REDESIGN & ECOLOGY | STEPHEN BROOKS | PAUA PARIS 2023

Stephen Brooks, a visionary leader in sustainable community building, takes us on a remarkable journey through his experiences and insights in founding eco-communities with his ever-inspiring enthusiasm. He delves into the essence of creating a life that aligns with nature, community, and individual well-being. His model aims not just for sustainability, but for communities that genuinely enrich the lives of their inhabitants. Don't miss this enlightening presentation, filled with practical wisdom and inspiring visions for the future.

Some key takeaways from Stephen’s PAUA Talk:

The Importance of Criteria: Stephen emphasizes the significance of having a clear set of criteria for what you want to achieve, as it will help you materialize your vision more effectively.
Intentional Community Living: He describes the success of his intentional community project, La Ecovilla, where families have self-organized around principles of sustainability and cooperation.
Sustainable Infrastructure: La Ecovilla is designed with sustainability in mind, from roads made from recycled plastic to methane digesters that convert septic waste into usable gas.
Education & "Unlearning": Casa Sula, the community's school, adopts an "unlearning" philosophy, questioning traditional modes of education and fostering a creative environment for children.
Gardening as a Community: Instead of recreational facilities like tennis courts, the community invested in growing food through community gardens, making agriculture a communal endeavor.
Changing the Concept of ROI: Stephen stresses the need to focus on "Return on Energy" rather than just "Return on Investment," taking into account the social and emotional gains of the community.
Event-Based Communities: He mentions the challenge of keeping younger generations engaged in community life and suggests that events and festivals can be a solution.
Global Replicability: Stephen shares his vision for making this sustainable and community-focused lifestyle replicable around the world.
Incorporating AI in Future Planning: He talks about how Artificial Intelligence could disrupt job markets and suggests that regenerative agricultural practices could offer a solution, turning potential problems into solutions.
The Power of Media: Stephen discusses his role in the popular Netflix show "Down to Earth with Zac Efron" and how media can be a powerful tool for social change and spreading impactful messages.

“Things are the way they are, they don't need to be that way anymore.”

Stephen Brooks

STEPHEN BROOKS

ECOLOGICAL VISIONARY, COFOUNDER OF ECOVERSITY & ETERNA

Stephen Brooks is a world leader in creating thriving ecological communities, promoting permaculture practices and fostering sustainable food production models. He is the co-founder of Ecoversity and the Punta Mona Center for Regenerative Design & Botanical Studies, Envision Festival, Eterna, a project that transforms previously degraded land into integrated thriving communities in Costa Rica and also La Ecovilla, Tacotal Colectiva and Alegria Village which together have more than 200 families from 40 countries in a beautiful valley near San Jose, Costa Rica.

TOPIC // THE GLOBAL REDESIGN & ECOLOGY

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