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Cafe Discussions: This Modern Life~ a perspective

Posted on Jun 24th, 2009 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

In the Gaia Lounge,one of our lovely  Gaia Team members, Jessica, has started a discussion in which she asks: Is modern life too stressful? If so, how can we create simplicity and strengthen supportive connections... More »

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2 years 2 days old ~ 2nd Gaia Anniversary

Posted on Feb 24th, 2009 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

"You've been a member of our community since February 23, 2007 . That's over 2 years !" So says my Settings page. I forgot my Gaia anniversary yesterday! Too busy enjoying Mary's 3rd Anniversary Party!... More »

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Joining in Peace Vigils

Posted on Dec 2nd, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

Misery loves company, they say. And as I am calling and contacting friends and relatives in Mumbai, I hear of those I know or whom they know, who have passed in the Mumbai terror attack.... More »

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Is Community Compassion?

Posted on May 4th, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

After blogging about Courage, clarity, commitment, communication yesterday, I began to read Friends' blogs; I just don't get around to doing it daily, as I used to. Partly, it's because of being occupied by my... More »

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Courage, clarity, commitment, communication

Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

Courage, clarity, commitment, communication- four Cs of community Being an online community, this is what I feel helps us to show the highest form of ethical behavior. All four are inter-related. Courage To be authentic,... More »

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This is MY dream of an ideal community- and yours?

Posted on Mar 25th, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

Feeling disquiet, as I wanted to say something but wasn't sure it would get heard in the Think Tank; I wandered to the Gaia Community pod, from which this is cross-posted,  as this is where... More »

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Changes in the air---what are you dreaming?

Posted on Feb 22nd, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

When many of us get together, when that critical mass is achieved, when that 100th monkey effect is activated, what is it that is happening? There are voices on Gaia nowadays that speak of something... More »

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What were you looking for when you found Zaadz?

Posted on Dec 15th, 2007 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

A place to fly by writing...for freedom and expression. And I found a community! And now I'm writing and cultivating the Z-Network pod , blogging  , suggesting ideas ., and learning to voice dissent ...about... More »

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And now the suggestions

Posted on Nov 16th, 2007 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

Moderating the community:questions and suggestions Here are some questions and suggestions on how the Zaadz community can help in moderation, using a modified version of Seeds. 1. Would the community at large help in deciding... More »

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50 stars on its way!

Posted on Aug 10th, 2007 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

The pod I'm named “cultivator” of, is almost 6 months old. It's a place where people can share their experiences of 50 years and more on earth. Seems like a transition of a sort! Inspired... More »

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