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Samantha Bailey: Personal Phylosophy
Lynde S. (1931-2013) Rick O’Shay and
Hipshot. Sunday Dailies, found
online. Reference at:
http://buzzdixon.com/comics-
2/stan-lynde-1931-2013/

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Thank you for taking the time to read this.
“Authentic development, of ecosystems of communities of
nations, needs to be based on taking care of the ecological
foundations of our life and more deeply than that, our very
identity, our very being as human being, because our first
identity is of citizens of this earth and planet. Everything else is
secondary, everything else is removed”
~Vandana Shiva
Personal, Professional, &
Education Mission and
Purpose Statement
To encourage a healthy coexistence between community stewards and
the ecological services and systems including all forms of biodiversity to
which we all depend on for our existence today and for our future
generations. Mantra- All members of the community are stewards in
their own right, every person brings to the table a unique set of skill, I
work to identify these skills and helping create connections between
persons and institutions, for the benefit of all.
May 22, 2016 PSU Community Development Undergraduate program 2016-18

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Core Action Principles
My work will be action orientated and guided by these three features:
Nourishment: As I approach my work, I will plan as if for harvest, tending to the ecological function of
an area and the complex systems that provides abundance and nourishment for mind, body and soul of
the most vulnerable on our home, Earth. I will do this sustainably, so we may evolve.
Shiva V. (1982-2016) Inspirational Speaker and Community and Ecology Developer regarding food,
access, and feminism and the health of society through holist thinking and action. the Research
Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology & Navdanya, a national movement to protect
the diversity and integrity of living resources.
Vandana Shivas Speech on Food and Agriculture Systems: https://youtu.be/SXPyvUgC6is
Rethinking development in the 21st century - Vandana Shiva at the Governance Innovation Week
2014:https://youtu.be/vtuoi8Btkqk
OSU Extension (2011) Sustainable Living Handbook: A Citizen’s Guide to Thoughtful Action, et al. in
print.
Watt-Cloutier S. (2010) Yes, For The Survival of Humankind: The Inuit Right to Culture Based on Ice
and Snow. Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril, 25-30. In Print.
Nurturing: As I do my work I will keep the vulnerable, as I would a child, with love and honor in my
actions. Providing room for the individuals to growth and find enlightenment. I will work for the whole,
for mind, body, and soul. I will work for whole, for the individual, community, and ecology encouraging
quality of life..
Girardet Herbert (2008) City People Planet. Urban Development and Climate Change, et al. In Print.
Schmidt G., Wolfe J. (2009) Climate Change: Picturing the Science, et al. In Print.
Fasenfest H. (2010) Householder’s Guide to the Universe: A Calendar of Basics for the Home and
Beyondthat guide your thinking in the matter. identify the source(s) that guide your thinking in
the matter. et al. In Print.
Supportive: After my work, I will check in and revisit the long term support system in place for the most
vulnerable on our home, Earth to ensure its integrity and sustainability.
OSU Extension Department (2011). Sustainable Living Handbook: A Citizen’s Guide to Thoughtful
Action
Seymour J. (2009) Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live it: The Complete Back-to-basics Guide. et al. In
Print.
Tietenberg T., Lewis L. (2015) Environmental & Natural Resource Economics. et al. In Print.

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Core Objectives
To the best of my ability, my core objectives are:
Minimize stress: To mitigate emotional and physical suffering for the most vulnerable of earthling, as we
venture through this half of the Anthropocene era and human induced climate change through resource
management and allocation.
Science (2000-Present) Thanks to my education, both life and institution taught. See for example:
(http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/the-anthropocene-era-of-mans-dominance-began-
in-1610-claim-scientists-10101690.html)
The sky- (1990s-present) Reminds me that we are all small in our own isolated problems (this brings me
comfort) but great in our mass powerful enough to change the planet's climate through simple
choices.
Earth and me (1990s-Present) Through times of doubt the Earth keeps answering me with the same
answer: Live as I do. Like a mother leading by example
Create Support Systems: To work for all earthlings; now and in the future, rights to access of; clean
air, water and food, by educating the most Powerful on how to live and do essential work within the
natural laws. Enabling a new value system to take hold and heal an unbalanced world that depends on
balance to function.
Hagelin J (2004) Natural Law Party, “bring the light of science into politics.” Reference online at:
http://www.natural-law.org/ideal_administration/ch02.html
Sciences, both physical and social. (2012-2016) Portland Community College and Portland University.
Thank you to all instructor that looked at my work and encouraged me to push myself forward. Special thanks
to Sara, WR 121, Dr. White who told me I was smarter that I gave my self-credit for, that my knowledge of
environmental issues was and is my strength. And to my MacroEcon Prof for encouraging me to read Ishmael,
An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit. and my Philosophy instructor that let me use it as my lit review.
Create Equity: Work to raise up; give voice and power, those that have been systematically oppressed
and kept from doing what is innate and healthy for themselves and their own. While working to help
others with an overabundance, release what is not needed and what is binding them to greed, so that
others may enjoy the bounty our Spaceship Earth. Gaya provides.
Lovelock J. (2007) The Creater of the Theory: Status of “Spaceship Earth”, The Daily Galaxy. Reference
online at: http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2007/11/creator-of-the-.html
Public domain, Open Source “pedia” (unknown) Spaceship Earth. Sustainable Environment. Reference
online at: http://www.sustainable-environment.org.uk/index.php
Sciences, both physical and social. (2012-2016) Portland Community College and Portland University.
This work will be done through the building of community that supports ecosystem justice at its core.
1. A network approach.
2. Enter with an exit strategy
3. Building social, human and physical capital

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Core Values
Do no harm to and do not presume to be dominate over life: First you have to learn how the system
works and understand how “it” functions best before presuming to be of any assistance. I feel this value
stems from being dominate over me when I was weak and little and as I became more powerful over my
own life I sworn to protect the week
Kohls R. (1984) The Values Americans Live By. The Washington International Center 1-7, print.
Reference online at www.claremontmckenna.edu/pages/faculty/alee/extra/American_values.html
Shiva V. (2002-Present) Work on feminism and agriculture. Holistic approach to non-dominating the
environment and access to food
Look for the intrinsic value in the individuals within their systems.
Each person is a piece of the whole and has special qualities that will help the betterment of all. We are
designed for each other and with our surroundings in mind. We cannot exist without each other, mentally
or emotionally, and physically without our world to support our body's and that of you next generation.
When I was younger, and still today, I feel my unique skills are overlooked if not outright disqualified
because I do not fit in.
Nelson J. (1983) Between Two Gardens: Reflections on Sexuality and Religious Experience. Pilgrim
Press “... such discoveries are never once and for all. They are luminous moments in an ongoing
process, moments that shed light upon the meaning of all else.”
Listen to life, no matter what language or species. (break language barriers)
Everything wants what's good for it and is willing to provide services in exchange for health and respect.
Bailey J., Bailey S., Bailey (1983-Present) Gift, Placked card stating my name means the listener:
Be nurturing. Extend a hand and lead but do not do for them, what they can do for themselves. The
true test is the teacher’s; sustainability is the ability for the system to function without being monitored.
Bailey S., Bailey S. (1986-1999 & 2010) Our time living together, Life and sisterhood.
White R. (2016) Community Development. Portland State University
Be creative, if it’s not functioning help heal it. (think: complex, abstract, and in concept patterns.)
The world is dynamic, no matter how hard we try life cannot be contained or understood within black and
white thinking. Use empathy when working with others, truly relate to them, bend your own beliefs in
order to find understanding.
Bailey S. (1983-Present) Life lessons. I hit walls right and left and I know I
can think my way through anything.
Be kind forgive and rebuild bridges: avoid the hardship of having to build trust after losing it,
once a person shuts off cognitive dissonance is a powerful force to fight against.
Barton J. (2012-Present) Kindness isn't just not using harsh language it's doing what's right for self while
committing no emotional treason upon the relationship.
Bailey S. (1983-Present) as an adult with mental health disability, I want to and treat others as I want to
be treated.

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Take care of yourself first, then try and help others: If you are not healthy (mind, body and soul) the
stress will tax you and the work will suffer.
Bailey W. (1996) Grandmother advise when the world seemed its worst and I was only a child.
Thank you for taking the time to read and learn about
what drives me.
I know that we are all beautiful perfectly flawed
creatures and we will fall sort of ideal just about every
moment of every day. I also know it’s the moments of
reflection that gives us the insight to live up to our
interpersonal goal.
We are not perfect in action or reaction in the moment,
but a reflective wise mind, guided by idealism and a
sense justice, will help bring us closer to our goals.
~Samantha Bailey