Ecosophy Community stands on the shoulders of Greatness

Torrents of rain have washed and cooled Austin today and I've chosen to be inside. Where I lived in the four corners area during the last 20 years, rain was always a welcome guest amid the constant arid extreme. It is as dry there as it is humid here. In fact, the natives consider the snow and rain to be a sacred blessing from the Gods and a sign that all is in balance.

Deep Ecology, developed originally by Norwegian philosopher Arne Naes, is the practical study of the inter-connectedness of all life which lead to the Gaea Hypothesis from biologists. It points to the incredible complexity of living systems ( can even a shovel of soil be duplicated in the lab?), and that they are impossible to understand from outside without super sensible knowledge.

Permaculture, originated with Bill Mollison an Australian, and promotes a whole systems approach to managing the cultivation of human habitats in order to take advantage of the huge creative power of the natural world to sustain life. Organic cultivation of native plants and animals is emphasized.

Anthroposophy, originated by Rudolf Steiner, Austrian enlightened Christian initiate and master teacher, provides a clear road map for humanity's spiritual awakening through an unconditionally loving use of our imaginative and inspirational super sensible intellect.

Findhorn, founded by Eileen and Peter Caddy in northern Scotland, is the co-creative collaboration of humans and the Devic and Angelic realms in growing plants and community from the spirit into the physical. It is the original modern spiritual Eco-village.

These four developed impulses are the inspirational touchstones and teachers for Ecosophy Community and its mission to "nourish and sustain the soul growth of humanity through wisdom in dwelling".