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==Core Values/Beliefs==
* '''All [[life]] is precious.''' This is the root of our value system. Respecting and cherishing life is the reason for everything we do.
* '''[[The Destiny]] of SolSeed is to take root amongst the stars.''' To protect the future of life, we must help it grow beyond [[Earth]] and even beyond the [[Sol]]ar system, so it can never be wiped out. More importantly, our belief in this audaciously optimistic goal, and in the epic story of a future with life thriving on many worlds, is central to defining the [[SolSeed Movement]].
* '''We ALL are precious [[SolSeed]].''' SolSeed is defined as "the body of all life on Earth," encompassing every human culture and belief system as well as all other species. This connects particularly to the "Openness/welcoming differences" practice below.
* '''Science as the way to know truth.''' We believe in the scientific worldview, the principle that observing the world is a far better route to knowledge than religious texts and magical thinking. We talk about [[Gaia]], a controversial scientific concept, and about a Destiny that sounds like a prophecy, but we admit that these are stories, not knowledge. We believe in the Destiny as a worthy and inspiring goal and Gaia as a useful and inspiring metaphor, but what we believe to be ''true'' (or rather, as close to the truth as we can presently get) is based around mainstream science.
== Practices ==
* '''Be [[starfarer]] now.''' The goal of spreading life across the Galaxy, or even bringing one other world to life, is still a dream for the future, but that shouldn't stop us from embracing its implications in the present. "Starfarer" is a way of life, not a job description. It involves optimism, openness to audacious possibilities, and cultivating [[:Category:SolSeedVirtues|virtues]] that will serve us well when we carry life to the stars. It also involves presence and mindfulness of the now, because only by taking action in the present can we build the future we seek.
* '''Nurture body, mind and spirit.''' The virtue of [[Self-Love]] leads to the practices of staying healthy, stimulating our minds, and maintaining a fulfilling spiritual practice. If we don't look after ourselves, we will be in no condition to pursue any of our goals.
* '''Openness/welcoming differences.''' To build a community of starfarers with strong ties to [[Kindred|other groups that value life]], we need to understand that shared values and/or purpose doesn't mean we will all think alike. Because we are all precious SolSeed, we welcome people regardless of these differences. Also, as our scientific worldview requires, we acknowledge that anything we believe could be wrong. We believe in practicing the welcoming of those with different ideas and beliefs with [[Empathy]] and respectful discussion and debate.
* '''Acting upstream.''' [[Wisdom]] says that a small group like ours should not seek large-scale change by a direct route. Instead, we look for small actions that are well-positioned to set off a cascade of larger changes in the future. The "upstream" metaphor comes from Paul Krafel's film ''[[The Upward Spiral]]'', in which he describes redirecting tiny rivulets of rainwater so they soak into the soil and promote life, rather than forming fast-flowing streams that cut the land into steep, lifeless gullies.
==Purpose/North Star==
To bring life to ourselves, each other, our communities, our planet, and even unto the galaxy.
==Actions==
* Build a SolSeed village/society
* Become a player in the space industry
* Incorporate the SolSeed Society nonprofit to do or contribute to charitable work
* Promulgate our ideas through various media
===Targets (3 Years)===
Year Ending: 12/31/2012
* Place: We can point to a [[SolSeed Village]].
* Resources: Yearly budget is $1 million.
* [[Industry]]: We are making money from something core to launching life to another world, eventually another star system.
* Vision: Our vision is clearly articulated in all core [[media]] (this website, the [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=232314258760 Facebook page], books, videos, events, and perhaps a blog and/or other Web presence).
===2011 1 Year Goals (draft)====
* Village: Start construction on a backyard cottage
* Outreach: Two more contributing members
* Media: Finish the two books and maintain SpaceWiki
* Spiritual practice: Maintain the spiritual practice (weekly service calls, in-person solstice and equinox events)
* Service: $10,000 or 200 hour contribution (or some combination) to a service project that brings life
* Industry: Apply for an SBIR grant related to launching life to another world (possibly a space catapult)
===2010 1-Year Goals===
* Income run rate of $100,000/year (~$9000/month) -- [[Brandon]]
** The first [[SolSeed Business]] is making this amount, but it's mainly going to support Brandon, Shelley, and Sequoia rather than paying for [[SolSeed Projects]].
* <s>Place: Ownership of a site by Winter Solstice 2010</s>
** The site we've chosen for now is Brandon and Shelley's current property
** There are plans to build a backyard cottage starting in 2011
* Media: Publish 2 SolSeed books, a 6-minute video (and write a script for a longer one), and a great website -- [[Ben]]
** ''[[Happy in the Sun]]'' is almost published, but the other [[SolSeed book]] is still an unfinished draft
** The video is stuck in limbo due to music copyright issues
* <s>Spiritual Community: Regular, impactful ceremonies led by multiple people</s> -- [[Shelley]]
===Key 2010 Initiatives (Annual Priorities)===
* Design Village (Architectural Program)
* <s>Norwescon booth (April 1-4, 2010)</s> that creates a stir
* <s>Exhibit at one space industry conference</s> (two, actually)
===2010 4th Quarter Goals, due 12/31/2010===
* Outreach (the one we will focus on most): '''Red'''
** Yellow:
*** <s>About page on SpaceWiki includes the guy we got it from and SolSeed ... also have NewSpace 2010 featured as a sponsor</s>
*** Choose to be either a nonprofit or a church
*** Put out a newsletter every month
** Green:
*** <s>Go to one conference or convention</s>
*** Get one more person contributing on the work-bee calls
** Super Green:
*** Incorporate the nonprofit or church
*** Transfer Earthseed.org to the nonprofit or church
*** Get three more people contributing on the work-bee calls
* Business: '''Super Green'''
** <s>Yellow: Business established
** Green: Business is making actual money
** Super Green: Business is making $9000/month</s>
* Spiritual Practice: '''Green'''
** <s>Yellow: Solstice celebration (no Unconference this quarter though)
** Green: Short service once a week that is for Shelley, Ben, and Brandon</s>
** Super Green: Initiate some sort of daily spiritual practice for BBS
* Place: '''Yellow'''
** <s>Yellow: Advertise for the Eco-Village on Craig's list</s>
** Green: Have a meeting of people who respond to an ad about living in the eco-village (no one responded yet)
** Super Green: Have the [[SolSeedVillage]] sign made and put up
* Media: '''Red'''
** Yellow:
*** Publish kid's book
*** <s>Answer what the big book is for</s>
** Green: Draft of big book complete
** Super Green: Publish big book
===2010 3rd Quarter Goals, due 9/30/2010===
* SpaceWiki: '''Green'''
** <s>Yellow ... Created sponsor-specific inspiring materials, and approached one potential sponsor with those to ask about them sponsoring an event
** Green ... One thorough sponsorship campaign</s>
** Super Green ... Five thorough sponsorship campaigns
* Place: '''Red'''
** Yellow ... firm decision and commitment for pocket cottage timeline
** Green ... inspiring concept plans for the pocket cottage
** Super Green ... plans you could build from, and a builder
* Media: '''Green'''
** <s>Yellow ... work on the big book every other week, average 250 words/week (500 per session)
** Green ... average 500 words/week for the big book all quarter</s>
** Super Green ... average 1400 words/week for the big book all quarter
===2010 2nd Quarter Goals===
Whoops! We forgot to set goals this quarter.
===2010 1st Quarter Goals, due 3/31/2010===
* Finish children's book: '''Red'''
** Yellow: All art done (was finished in May)
** Green: Art and text assembled and finalized (was basically finished in December)
** Super green: Book self-published, have hard copy
* NorWesCon: '''Green'''
** Yellow: Be signed up for a table, plan is written
** Green: Have elements for NorWesCon plan ready to go
* Earth Day: '''Super Green''' (?)
** Yellow: Signed up for the event
** Green: Brochures done, giveaway plan
** Super green: Fully ready for the event