Inviting feedback

Over the last weeks I’ve received lots of really lovely feedback about our web site either via email or in personal conversations. Some of you said you appreciate the articles as means to stay in touch if you’re not able to come to our groups or events. Some feel touched or inspired by what they read. And some notice something being stirred. Thank you guys! I’m grateful. It feels really good to hear from you. This is encouraging to keep going.

I remember writing the first comment somewhere on the web. I felt a bit shy but excited enough to give it a go. Then one day I came across this blog software and loved the idea of many of us sharing on the web. The vision of creating a place for growth and awakening beyond the physical limitation of space moved me to create this website. It was not just another blog but rather a space where we can exchange what we find inspiring and share honestly and caring how this touches us. Realising this being also my call to take a serious step exposing myself I jumped into the cold water. Putting myself out this way  and not knowing who reads it and what might come back continues to be an exciting and edgy journey. First it felt scary, still I am feeling vulnerable. English not being my mother tongue, as you might have noticed, is on top of this an whole other subject. Although my inner dialogue is mostly in English there are still those some moments where I just can’t find the appropriate term or expression. Not much I can do about it but keep learning and sitting with the frustration when it comes up.

When I start writing I ask myself… What is the value? Is it a contribution that helps us all evolve? Is it an honest sharing or is this just me releasing stuff and taking ideas? Do I actually dare to be seen? Where am I coming from? What is it that I want with this article? Beautiful. I enjoy the ride. It feels liberating to see and simply allow the emotions, ideas and the censoring or editing temptation that comes up, and then go for it anyway.  I love sharing about what is dear to my heart. Writing on the web lifts everything into a bigger dimension. It feels empowering and exciting and almost always helps me get to know myself a bit better and see myself clearer.

Looking at the website today I would love for us to come closer together. So I am inviting everybody to share your feedback with us directly on the website. Unedited, just as it feels in the very moment that you read or watch or listen. Let’s hear your voices!

Oh, and if you rather not reveal your identity you can always post your comment anonymously. It will require your email address, but just to make sure you are a ‘real person’ and not a computer program spamming.

With a tingling feeling of excitement I’ll hit the “publish” button… now.

4 Responses

Markus says on November 20, 2009 at 8:58 am

Hi,
I really love your new start picture!! Feels alive and inviting.

I am not so often on your site, but very much love your initiative and reaching out.

lots of love
Markus

Veronika says on November 16, 2009 at 12:18 pm

It’s lovely to read you guys, thanks for the feedback.

ben says on November 16, 2009 at 10:27 am

Being on your site makes the Internet feel kind of like a big humanitarian yoga project. This feeling that we are together, that there is someone out there willing to listen. I think this humanity-yoga will take place through websites like this – authentic, free of strategy. Unique expressions of timeless wisdom.

When I was at school I always enjoyed having ‘deep and meaningful’ conversations about the unanswered questions. But by and large, I found that most kids didn’t want to talk about the universe, love, or the meaning of life. Or whether our planet is just an atom inside a cell, deep within some other being’s little toe… What I love about this site, and the internet, is that if a young person, or anyone else, wants to learn or talk about these things, wherever they may be, they can find someone willing to listen to them and share their experiences with, so that they feel connected, and encouraged to ask big questions. This site feels like someone’s front room, or maybe an enlightened coffee shop or organic juice bar, where people can hang out any time, in a safe, fun and friendly space.

I see this site as a genuine, welcoming and inclusive place, where people can tentatively seek and learn about big subjects without fear of being ridiculed, to seek out the stuff that boggles the mind and evaporates the trivialities of conscious thought. And to join in the conversation, if they wish, no matter what they ‘know’ or don’t know. It’s a beautiful example of how the internet is changing everything, and allowing the truth to grow as nature intends. I love the way the site is headed, it feels like what the internet is here for.

Harish says on October 23, 2009 at 11:36 pm

Hi,
Your website is an inspiring place. it’s actually alive with real humility, humanity, acceptance…i love it and will be coming back to read more and may visit your sharing group too…you all sound like an incredible community…have you all participated in the landmark forum…sounds very much like it when being present and new possibilities are mentioned x