1. The Three Ages and the Futures Triangle
Futures
Hopes and Fears
Opportunities
Probable
Preferable
Possible
Context
Pasts Presents
Weights Pressure
Legacy Opportunity
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2. We divided into groups of three and each took the role of either Elder, Present Voice or Future
Generation. Each person went deep into their role before speaking to the others. They were asked to
identify a truth or message for the others. When delivering their message the other two members of the
group listened deeply to the message. When all messages were delivered then there was discussion.
Fidelis was the roving reporter who visited groups and developed a snap shot of the kind of dynamics
going on in each group. He reported to the collective at the end of the part.
The groups were then asked to reform. One part of the room was for all those who spoke for the Elders.
Another section was for those who spoke for the Present and another was for those who spoke for
Future Generations. These groups were asked to develop lists of elements that were defining of their
role. These could be constraints, drivers, tools or aspirations and values. The following are the results of
this exploration:
Presents
Pressure & Opportunity
Technology
Ecology
Communication
Human Relations
Transport and Post
Political Affairs
Food and Communication
Science
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3. Pasts
Environment
Community
Tools and Processes
We planted the trees
Natural childbirth and schooling
Communication
Less diversity (homogenous communities)
Dreams of prosperity
How we live are the values we pass on
Family is important
World of conflicts
Nature as resource
Confidence in technology
Trust in science
Local context
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4. Futures
Science working with Nature
Loving and trusting relations between genders
We inherit the plans and mistakes of those in the
Present/Past
Difficulties increase: wars, environmental degradation,
alienation, loss of purpose…
Resource scarcity
Leaders thinking globally (without this no future)
2012 – a New Time
Consciousness of Relationship
Optimism – Faith in Human ability to become conscious
We are all energy – Spiritual Vibrations
Creativity
Self Understanding
Cosmic Consciousness
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5. Participants reported deep emotions during this workshop with tears and also a sense of hope. Grief and
optimism are mixed and shape the thinking/feeling that generates the meanings for each group and for
individual participants.
Gibertha, Annelin and George speak for Past, Present and Future
Ljungskile Summer Seminar Three Ages workshop 2011
Summer Seminar: Ljungskile Day 1 M Bussey