Jan. 4, 2026 Full MOON ZOOM

Another wonderful sharing! 
Folks on the zoom: Pat, Jewel, Charis, Mike, Robin! Co-hosts Deanne & Jack. 

       

Emergent Themes:

• MOVEMENT – a goal mentioned by several folks in terms of their own well-being.

  • Reflection: How might Movement show up in our lives? Physical movement, exercise, dancing, Being with the grandchildren, for Pat, and all their energy. Music, jazz, Dances of Universal Peace. And there are many more possibilities to consider. 🙂

  • SYNCRONICITY:   Robin & Charis both taught at the Detroit Waldorf School in different time zones!  Charis, Pat and Jewel all live near each other in Detroit (they didn’t know each other before tonight. 
• ONENESS
• FIRE-PLACES, SEASONS, RETURN OF THE LIGHT.

RESOURCES:  From Deanne: Natural Building Resource App introduction video

Quick recap

We tried letting AI take notes, and I’m happy with the results! There was even a “Next Step to do list”!
Below are the results, which were accurate and expressive, concise.  

The group discussed various topics including AI note-taking, personal experiences with movement and cooking, and introductions from new members. Updates were shared about ongoing construction projects, daily routines, and organizational systems, with participants expressing interest in each other’s work and plans. The conversation ended with discussions about local history, personal inspirations, and future collaborations, including a web-based platform for natural building resources.

Summary

AI Note-Taking and Community Sharing

The group discussed using AI to take meeting notes, with Deanne expressing that while she wasn’t opposed, she felt connected to the note-taking process.

Pat shared details about a successful baking gathering where participants brought different doughs and shared recipes. The meeting included introductions from new members Jewel & Charis, who discussed their interest in straw bale construction and movement as a New Year’s resolution. Mike presented photos from a historic camping cooking challenge featuring Earth oven cooking, and Robin shared her experience with movement through teaching folk dancing at Waldorf schools and hosting a satsang gathering.

Off-Grid Home Construction Updates

Jo shared updates about her straw bale and timber frame home, which is under construction and currently needs repairs due to animal damage. She described her daily routine, including the challenges of living off-grid during a recent power outage, and mentioned her work with the Alternatives to Violence program, supporting prisoners who have been released. Deanne expressed interest in Joe’s organizational system and planned to follow up with her about it later.

Multitasking and Global Connections

Jewel shared her experience with multitasking and focusing on multiple conversations simultaneously, inspired by a Sherlock Holmes adaptation where the character manages multiple TV shows. She discussed her ability to connect with people globally through platforms like Zoom and Clubhouse, expressing her preference for flexible schedules and independent living. Jack, who had to leave early the next morning, bid farewell to the group, and Deanne expressed a desire to have a more in-depth conversation with him in the future.

Break Time and Personal Connections

The meeting participants discussed their plans to take a break and engage in movement activities after the session. Deanne and Jewel shared a personal connection, as 9/14 was Jewel’s mother’s birthday, who had passed away in 2014. The group agreed to reconvene later, with some members choosing to close their screens or pause the video during the break.

Hamtramck History and Craft Ideas

The group discussed local history, with Charis explaining how Hamtramck became a village by merging with Detroit due to residents’ desire for plumbing. Mike demonstrated a tent string system with adjustable knots, which Deanne suggested could be taught in a future class. Deanne shared her appreciation for a card from Pat featuring cosmic imagery, and Pat mentioned creating a collage using old calendars. Jewel expressed gratitude for Deanne’s inspiring presence and homestead, noting it had been years since she last visited in person.

Personal Dreams and Goal-Setting

The group discussed personal inspirations, with Jewel sharing her dream of transforming an abandoned school near her home into a castle with a moat, and her encounter with a Vedic astrologer in India who accurately described the vacant land across from her house. Mike described his new approach to goal-setting, inspired by Martha Beck’s meditation technique which involves envisioning an ideal future and working towards it in small increments of 5-10 minutes daily. The discussion concluded with Deanne mentioning an app being developed to connect people interested in natural building, though she did not have time to demonstrate it.

Natural Building Resource Platform Discussion

Deanne and Jewel discussed a web-based interface for a natural building resource platform, highlighting new features like time-bound data filtering and resource placeholders. Deanne expressed enthusiasm about people collaborating on physical projects and explored ideas about oneness and circles of compassion, emphasizing the importance of communication and harmony in addressing global challenges. Pat and Joe were mentioned as potential speakers, but Pat decided to pass for the moment.

Personal Inspirations and Shared Experiences

The group shared personal inspirations, with Jo discussing physical activity and organizing work at Mohawk Valley Collective, Charis reflecting on seasonal changes and human/animal nature, and Pat talking about spending time with her granddaughter and attending a Zen retreat. The conversation concluded with the group connecting over shared experiences and plans to meet again in February.

Next steps

• Deanne: Call Jo Clayson to get counseling/support on organizing tasks and list management

• Deanne: Send out link to the natural building app video to the group

• Deanne: Call Pat sometime on the phone (context: personal catch-up)

From Deanne:  Gratitude for the communication and coordination on the planet.
Who knows what connection, flow and well-being is possible!