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	Topic	Posts	Replies	Last Post
	Introductions and Inspirations Isn't experience the greatest teacher? Then why not share it! Introduce yourself here, and share some of the things you've done, or something you usually do that is a helpful action - like turning off tapwater while brushing teeth. Well, yes, this example is a bit obvious, but it's still inspiring!	2	3	Re: Hi! Apr 16, 5:36 PM by Zet White
	Tools of Change Methods, their aspects and details, from how and where to send petitions to how to build cob houses - anything that works. If you know some good world-changing methods or sources that describe such methods well, please share it here.	4	25	Re: Realistic Tools Against Cimate Change Jul 7, 11:05 AM by Nicole
	A&R Newsletter What little challenges, advice and inspirations would you like in your inbox? Throw in suggestions about the little things that most of us can try, to develop our confidence and skills in action. Writing "peace" on a baloon? Writing a poem for your neighbour? Anything you can think of that is worth spending some time on now and then, or maybe that is simply fun to do, too - suggest it here, discuss it here, and later receive such inspiring challenges in your inbox.	3	19	Re: On A&R Newsletter: I got books! May 29, 6:51 AM by Zet White
	Reactions Discuss the "hot" issues here - global injustices, wars, pollution, anything you feel strongly about or would want to change. Here we will gather information on what exactly is happening, who is doing what, and what methods are appropriate and effective.	5	28	Re: Climate Change Jun 18, 3:58 AM by Nicole
	Gaians Union Call for action in your town, ask for advice/support, or invite others to join your cause. For example, why not organise our own lights-out day, or a collective signed petition? Or, if you are involved with an active group or charity, describe it here, and you might find allies or even sponsors through this group.	7	33	Re: Tanzanian visionary... Jul 4, 3:29 AM by Nicole
	Obstacles From personal (shy, busy?) to structural (corrupt authority?) obstacles to action, what is slowing down or preventing the positive change? "Know thy enemy" is the idea behind this subgroup, with the exception that we will uncover that there is no such thing as "enemy", only differences in worldview. Yes?	2	5	Ever feel frustrated with Gaia? Jun 10, 12:35 AM by Nicole
	Self Change "Change yourself to change the world!" is a popular idea within Gaia. Let us share stories about how our inner change visibly improves the world. Did you notice how a simple smile makes a difference? Let us discuss this important dimension of action here.	1	5	Re: Vegetarianism helps. Apr 21, 1:48 AM by Ajar
	General ...if you don't feel like posting in the other subgroups - post here!	1	12	Re: "Esoteric" Action? Jun 4, 5:54 AM by Alan

All aspects of action, from little everyday actions to reactions towards global issues, will be explored here. Please take at least a moment to post ideas, links, methods, organisations, news, examples, and sign up to A&R newsletter. Or come in and browse through the info and ideas that are constantly being added and updated here!

The A&R (Actions and Reactions) newsletter is a reflection of the popular Q&R (Questions and Reflections), and it will send you regular suggestions about some specific quick little things you can do to make a difference. The newsletter will be mainly based on the community's, Your, ideas on this group.

This group will also serve as an information centre where we will explore all possible methods and tools for making a difference. Do you know of a little trick or tool that can help a thirsty community find clean water? Or something that can help save energy at home? Or a demonstration about to take place in your area? Or just something you did that worked? Then please, take a moment and share it with everyone, and someone somewhere will certainly find this useful! Or share that little (or big!) thing you've done - don't be shy! - and thus inspire us all to do more great things!

This is also a place for reaction - to learn about and discuss the big issues of today. Who knows, with internet we might have someone to talk to from within “the heat of the action”?

Moreover, with enough interesting contributions we would go further and, for example, create printable charitable leaflets or books that would have useful information for some disadvantaged people around the world. And we could do other things that would benefit the world, whatever we come up with here in this group, together.

Please join in - you could start simply by sharing that charity's website you bookmarked last year, or writing a bit about something you've done yourself, for example. If you are looking for a place that helps with walking the talk - this is it!

Welcome to Actions and Reactions!