Well I feel that trust is the number one thing that makes a community. If you don’t have a group of trust worthy people than its hard to have a community. Another thing I feel you need for a community is compassion. You need to be able to care for you environment. By that I mean the people around you and where you live. You also have to have a lot of compassion for what you do and the people you do it with. With that also comes along responsibility. You need a lot of that to make a( family) which is what a community is!
On Aug 15, 2010, Emily said:
People with a common thread make a community. There are so many types of communities--some share a physical space and some do not. I think it takes all of those things Danise mentioned plus intentionality to create a healthy community. We need to be purposeful about what type of community we are and how we can best meet those goals together. The words "togetherness" and "support" come to mind (though I am not sure that togetherness is a word?!). :)
On Aug 20, 2010, Samantha said:
Wow, I love what Emily and Danise have already posted. I want to add that when I work with others to make something better, even something small, I feel a sense of community with them.
Exploring new territory in all aspects of life- physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Life is an adventure when you approach challenges with courage- with an open heart and willingness to learn and work with others. The Woolman Semester and Sierra Friends Camp encourage this kind of adventurous way of living life!
On Jul 15, 2010, Jeremy DP said:
Uncertainty.
On Jul 19, 2010, Amelie Gartin said:
Discovering what peace is.
On Jul 20, 2010, Samantha said:
Allowing yourself to be drawn to new places and experiences, then diving in.
On Jul 22, 2010, beccai said:
Being open to the world and embracing opportunity.
When I see Woolman graduates, teachers, interns and staff letting their light shine!
On Jun 4, 2010, beccai said:
Being a gracious member of a cohesive, supportive group who work together to do great things in the world!
On Jun 16, 2010, Samantha said:
Feeling embraced by a community of peers who care deeply about empowering individuals, mobilizing communities, and re-envisioning education.
On Jun 21, 2010, Gremily said:
My students are so very inspirational to me:
when I hear them speak about what they are passionate about,
when I walk into the kitchen and they are beat-boxing and free-styling to the old radio,
when I take them on field trips and feel so proud that I am associated with them,
when I see the sincere and compassionate ways that they support each other through hard times,
when I am able to witness their eyes become wider and their hearts become fuller through-out the semester...
Woolman students are fantastic people before they get here, but there is something about this place that lets them be truly themselves--100% non-watered down versions of their amazing selves and that inspires me to let my own light shine!
Through knowing one's self, sharing power, and living well and cooperatively with others.