Our Findhorn Barrel #26: Eian Smith – Our Ecovillage’s Evolving Complexity
In this interview I explore my own journey in the Community since 2004 as well as all the organisational structures and changes I have witnessed over the last 20 years.
A Findhorn Story
One indefensible thought led to another, until it occurred to me that families just needed a breather, and some way to get out of their rabbit hutch caravans. A family and children’s centre—the obvious answer!
My Generation – Madonna of the Whales (chapter 26)
I began a new and painful cycle, learning to accept that when fullness has been reached, there comes a time of emptying, a death, a rebirth.
My Generation – Two trips, big changes (chapter 25)
We were nearing the end of the halcyon years of the '70s and everything that was seen as nonessential, extraneous, frivolous, was being dismantled – as in any recession – the arts were the first to suffer.
My Generation – Unbelievable Love (chapter 20)
We belong to one incredible family – unbelievable love.
My Generation – Finding the Goddess (chapter 17)
The Goddess doesn’t enter us from outside; she emerges from deep within. She is not held back by what happened in the past. She is conceived in consciousness, born in love and nurtured by higher thinking....
My Generation – Mother Love (chapter15)
Many of us young parents were struggling and in our play group attunements it was often a relief to be able to talk about the challenges.
My Generation – Sharing and caring (chapter 14)
A group of individuals who act and share together create strength and release knowledge surpassing the contribution of any single member.
My Generation – People who know how to live (chapter 12)
I dreamed a dream a long time ago about people who know how to live, their words and their deeds were simple and true and their love they most willingly give.
My Generation – Finding community in Autumn 1970 (chapter 11)
What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding.
