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answer is that in Greece, and maybe generally in the South, the people know in
their heart, that the really important things in life are untouchable by the crisis
and by politics inside and outside Greece. Our music, our dance, our coming
together is our way to resist.
In circles of trust, sharing touched our hearts deeply. Men and women came

together and dared to open themselves without fear of judgment. Even the
children made their own circles and spoke from their hearts or asked
courageous questions to the parents, like: Am I your child? Or why you are not
with my father anymore?
Many people felt at home here in SKALA and I think that this is one of the core
characteristics that the South can bring to the network. The feeling that you
are welcome, you are
accepted, and you can breathe
out again before the next
action, has a significant
healing effect in the human
soul.

After a very moving week, we
moved to Open Space, 29-30
of August, where about 70
adults from 7-8 different

nationalities, 6 Ecovillages, 2
ecological farms, and 8
initiatives for sustainability with the guidance of Irini Kourdaki (Agnanti
Vegoritidas), Thomas Anemos (Oikologika Choria) and Zisula Kourdaki (ZEGG,
Germany) with the tool of Open Space came together, shared knowledge,
experiences and visions and discussed various issues.

The people asked us to remain on the path of creating hope and not to give up.
Everybody understands that the world is in a major transition, and that the
ecovillages can offer realistic alternatives and hope.
We have understood that we need inspiration as much as information and
exchange and most of all we need to come together with a common vision of
care, friendship and compassion.

Thank you all for your cooperation and your support!

The team of SKALA Ecovillage

More: www.skalaecovillage.com

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