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Volunteer Opportunies with WIN! Get Your Application in by Mon 20th Feb!

2012-02-03T21:32:00.001Z

Mon 20th Feb is the date to get your application form to us for a volunteer position within the Wisdom In Nature team. We are actively inviting applications from anyone in the London or Brighton region to volunteer with us. Together, we will cultivate an ecological consciousness in our communities through captivating activities and events.Specific initiatives successful applicants will

Listen to Speaker Audios from WIN Public Meeting

2012-02-02T22:33:00.000Z

A big thank you to everyone who helped at or attended the public meeting, 'Engaged Islam ~ Contemplative Action In Our Changing Times', in London over a week ago. We experienced stimulating talks and discussions, good wholesome food, and lovely people! Audios of the talks have been uploaded onto the WIN website, so those who were not able to be present on the day can still enjoy...

Empowering Communities: The Possibility of Decision Making as a Spiritual Experience

2012-01-19T19:29:00.000Z

Consensus-decision-making is a process, which through experience, I have developed much faith in. It's a level of faith which not everyone carries, and indeed some people carry a degree of scepticism, while a few demonstrate a clear aversion to it! The latter, I have found is often due to a misunderstanding about what consensus is (not everything named 'consensus' is 'consensus'!) coupled with

Public Meeting (Sat 21st Jan: London): Engaged Islam ~ Contemplative Action In Our Changing Times

2012-01-01T15:10:00.000Z

© Wisdom In Nature Date: Sat 21st January 2012 Time: 3.15pm to 5.30pm Venue: 4th Floor, Muslim World League, 46 Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LU (entrance on the corner of Charlotte Street); Nearest Tubes: Goodge Street (Northern Line), Euston Square (Hammersmith & City, Circle & Metropolitan Lines) & Warren Street (Victoria Line). Streetmap: Click here Speakers: Dr Shumaisa Khan, (Food &

How much do we value local bookstores?

2011-12-13T13:56:00.000Z

One of my favorite types of stores are bookstores, particularly independent ones. I can spend hours soaking up the ambience, browsing through books, and sipping a warm cup of tea in the café. However, like many people, I have used Amazon many times (often not for books) because everything is at your fingertips, and of course the items are comparatively cheaper because of low overhead costs.

Seeking Volunteers: Become a 'Wisdom In Nature' Community Activist!

2011-12-10T11:58:00.001Z

© Wisdom In Nature Deadline: Monday 20th February 2012; Start date: Flexible/by early spring 2012. Want to be part of an action network based on Islamic principles? Wisdom In Nature (WIN) is a pioneer of local Islamic ecological activism in the UK, and is actively inviting applications from anyone in the London or Brighton region to volunteer

Register: 'Creating The Tent' Gathering (Brighton & Hove)

2011-11-19T08:07:00.001Z

Register asap for this inclusive event. Some WIN Reps will be participating..--- CREATING THE TENT In celebration of Human Rights Day An inclusive, spiritual gathering with contributions from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Quaker perspectives Saturday, 10th December 2011 At Brighton Friends’ Meeting House This event is open to all people who welcome the opportunity of

Concept Underpinning Four Strands: 'Engaged Surrender'

2011-11-07T22:55:00.001Z

WIN's four core strands are underpinned by the concept of Engaged Surrender: a nonviolent, process-oriented activism, expressed through a contemplative dimension within the framework of Islam (Surrender to the Divine). Surrender to the Divine Islam is essentially surrender of the individual self to the Divine. Related to this is that pure, natural state in which

WIN's Fourth Core Strand: 'Climate Justice'

2011-11-07T22:55:00.000Z

The Climate Justice strand comprises an intention to move: Away from dependence on fossil fuels; towards non-polluting energy, needs above profit, and low impact living. More>>

Third Core Strand: 'Whole Economics'

2011-11-07T22:54:00.000Z

Here's the third of WIN's four core strands. This strand is Whole Economics: The Whole Economics strand comprises an intention to move: away from monetary systems disconnected from real value and embedded in usury; towards just economic systems nurturing to life, soul and community. Introduction: The System that Dysfunctions The recent and ongoing

WIN's Second Core Strand: 'Deep Democracy'

2011-11-07T22:53:00.000Z

The Deep Democracy strand comprises an intention to move: Away from concentration of power amongst the rich and privileged; towards more equalisation of power that honours diversity, draws out consensus and empowers all. Democracy: Beyond the Superficial Deep democracy aims to draw out the diverse voices and tap into the wisdom

Strength in Diversity

2011-11-07T17:09:00.002Z