Bringing life to each other and our communities

''This is Chapter Two of the [[SolSeed book]].'' === Growing the movement === In order to find people who share our practice and values, we're developing a presence at conferences that attract potential "Starfarers," such as science fiction conventions (particularly in the Pacific Northwest) and space industry events such as the Space Elevator Games. New Starfarers are invited to make a pledge of time and/or other resources. We're hoping to draw people in on their own terms. As an Open Source philososphy/movement, we believe in being shaped by all of the participants and the creative potential they bring. Also, it may be more attractive, to an extent, to let people approach us in their own way rather than laying out a program for them to follow--although there has to be some program to attract them in the first place. The growth of this movement is modeled on living organisms and ecosystems. There is a general plan, with a "DNA" consisting of a few strong core principles beginning with "Life is Precious," that adapts its behavior to new environmental inputs. Our creative energies are brought to bear within the general framework of the SolSeed language and practice in order to take advantage of opportunities. === Forming SolSeed communities === One key pillar of SolSeed practice is the formation and sustenance of SolSeed communities. These communities are intended to include, to some degree, every aspect of human life just as societies do. Though some of them may occupy only a city block or two, these communities are not just places to live, but to work, to play, and to participate in [[Spiritual Practice]]. These communities help to keep Starfarers, who have chosen to hasten the fulfillment of "The Destiny," doing work and play that is "on purpose," though without trying to limit people's creative expressions in other directions. One of the most obvious truisms in organizing is that "you spend time on what you spend time on." Basically you get more of what you have. We find that if we engage in a regular conference call every week, for example, we start to make commitments and things start to happen. If you spend time on SolSeed, then you spend time on SolSeed. So if you live in a SolSeed community where many of your activities are devoted to SolSeed, surrounded by like-minded people who are doing likewise, then chances are that many of your activities will be devoted to SolSeed. This is perfect for someone who wants to have many of their activities pointed toward hastening the fulfillment of the "The Destiny." This is perfect for someone who wants to be in touch with the possibilities that are represented by being a Starfarer. And because of our open-source philosophy, this is also perfect for someone who has his/her own ideas to contribute to what SolSeed is about and what it means to devote part of your life to this organization and this Destiny.