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Creavolution - creative + evolution. Basically saying that things have to continue to

evolve - religions, beliefs, economics, human beings, etc. "Creavolution, which
articulates our ability to consciously determine our uniquely human destiny".
Ecolibrium - Ecology + Equilibrium. "Open ended social political design for a future
culture that maintains a dynamic balance, ecologically and socially. In Ecolibrium,
decisions are based on their effect upon the
health and well-being of everyone and everything,
not on the abstractions of money and profit."

The Death Culture - everything from the
American (Western?) culture that the Zendiks
don't like - the rat race for money for example,
competitiveness, war and many others.

Living Therapy - having an emphasis on living

truthfully with honesty and openness - putting
things on the table and dealing with them. In
relationships between human beings - they are a
very intimate and open group (when I was there
they were about 20 people) and demand the truth
from themselves and from others. They are willing to let other people experience and
be part of their way of living, which I thought was amazing. Through the years
thousands of volunteers, like myself, went through their lives, some decided to stay.

They are a community of artists who try to influence and educate people by their
art (pictures, music, underground magazines, shirts with catchy phrases that make
you think, that say things like "stop bitching start a revolution" or "don't go"
(referring to the army and war)), by festivals, by radio and web shows, and by selling
their stuff and talking to people on the streets (these people are referred to as
"road warriors") - and obviously by having thousands of volunteers coming to live with

them for different periods of time.

They are creating a very inspiring and demanding utopia. They are very connected to
their work and they look at it as "creation" or "art". They think everyone can
be(come) a "Genius", you just have to find what you love, and pursue it - which will

also eventually create a healthy society of fulfilled human beings that are being their
genius. I tried to explain to them that although I'm a well rounded person, I'm not
spectacular at anything. They said it is a life long process to find your genius, so I
assume I still have a fair chance.

For artists, or those interested in philosophy or in Utopia - this is a very inspiring
place to visit.

Leor Shapiro

For more information check out Zendik Farm's website at www.zendik.org

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