Could You Contribute to the BlissTribe Manifesto?
So, first things first! What is a manifesto?
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A manifesto is a big bold statement, a declaration, an expansive mantra if you like,
that publicly sets the energy for our vision. For BlissTribe, it’s a statement of the energies and perspectives that create the platform for creating way more bliss in the universe. It's the catalyst for us all in creating change and generating the energy of bliss in infinitely creative and diverse ways! You'll find some very cool examples of manifestos from other movements at The Manifesto Project, Change This and The 99 Percent! Looking left you can see a visual representation of Lululemon's manifesto! (Yes we will definitely be making BlissTribe's look gorgeous too!!) Geoff McDonald from The Manifesto Project has actually written The Manifesto Manifesto! A manifesto on how to develop a manifesto... so that is one resource that can get us started! It's time to create a manifesto for BlissTribe so that when people find us they can quickly discover a little more about what we are and how we approach the world and how they could be included in our vision... would you like to contribute to this? |
How will BlissTribe's Manifesto be created?
Great question!! I feel like the process will evolve as we start to move forward! This is what I do know right now:- It is collaborative - we welcome all ideas even though not everything can end up in the final version - it's a manifesto, not a book :)
- There will probably be wine and chocolate involved in the development... when we connect physically or online!
- It will express the joy and expansiveness that BlissTribe brings to the world.
- It will be written in inclusive language and the final version will be short, actionable and memorable!
- It will be an experiment in playing collaboratively and resolving conflicts of opinion blissfully. There will be debate!
BlissTribe Manifesto - Current Draft (posted 12/8/11)
I know how challenging it is to start with a blank page. So I've come up with some questions to get the bliss rolling. Feel free to respond to any, all or none of the following!!
Questions for Creating Our Manifesto for Bliss...
- What would we like to create as the BlissTribe Community?
- What would we like to change in the world?
- What could we stop, finish or bring an end to that could create more bliss for all?
- If the world was truly blissful what could it be like?
- If we were rallying people to a cause, what would the cause be?
- Who will be attracted to this Manifesto? What would motivate them to contribute to creating bliss in the world?
- What are the defining values, energies and perspectives that make BlissTribe unique?
- Who are we BEing when we are creating, generating and contributing bliss to the world?
- What will we see, feel, hear, touch,smell and taste when this manifesto is put into action?
- What attitudes, practices and rituals would reflect a blissful community?
- What are the actions that create bliss?
- How will this manifesto command presence? What are the physical and energetic forms that will breathe life into it?
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One last thing... Creating a manifesto for bliss is ALL about play... It is about imbuing BlissTribe with a light, joyful creative energy that collectively allows us to individually have a greater impact on the world :) Thank you for playing! xox Lisa |