Our Journey
On the Road again…
All about our encounters with passionate people around the globe
Italy 4: The Portals of Lunigiana
It was in Bagnone, in the heart of the Lunigiana region, that we met up with Stefania and Giovanni, expatriate Aurovilians, with whom we spent two and a half weeks. Lunigiana, literally "Land of the Moon," takes its name from the ancient Etruscan city of Luni, a Roman...
Italy 3: Etica Vivente, Cell for a New Life
What strikes us first in this community is the benevolence and spontaneous sense of welcome and service of its members. Their spirituality is not feigned but very real, finding its source in two complementary origins: the Psychosynthesis of Roberto Assagioli (himself...
Italy 2: Il Mondo Che Voglio, living the utopia daily
Leaving Calabria and the peach grafts on almond trees, we head to Bari, to discover this group with such an evocative name that reminds us of the utopia of Auroville: "The world I want". The first synchronicity comes from the camper van park that we book, which bears...
Italy 1: Masseria Donna Giulia, Auroville Everywhere
On the road: From Barcelona, we cross the Mediterranean to Italy, taking the ferry to Civitavecchia. The weather is beautiful all along, but we arrive exhausted the next day, as if our subtle bodies had dissolved in the sea and were struggling to find their physical...
When the Outer Journey Becomes an Inner Journey
Last Steps in the Iberian Peninsula. Taking a break for a few days near L'Ampolla, among centenary olive trees, before taking the ferry from Barcelona to Civitavecchia on Saturday the 27th, for the 2nd part of our journey, in Italy. This will be our first Christmas in...
Galicia, Alentejo and Inspiring Encounters: Our First Steps in the Iberian Peninsula
Places and people, Northern Spain & Portugal • The Foundry, Bravos, Galicia, North Spain Coming from the south of France, the Foundry is the first community we visit. It's an isolated place, nestled at the bottom of a valley, in the middle of eucalyptus forests...
The new Vehicle of the Collective
Last Tuesday, October 21st, we registered the International Association "The InnerBeing Project" with the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce. Opening the bank account will take a few weeks, and we will apply for tax exemption for future donors. Eleven people have joined...
Weaving Threads of Human Unity
Dear friends, we are preparing our departure from Auroville, which will take place on Wednesday, October 8th. In our first article, we described the project concept; here today are some practical details. Creating a Non-profit Association in the Netherlands In order...
The next Buddha is the Community
The hiatus between 'Individual' and 'Collective' is still very much alive today. Yet, as the title indicates, the next stage of human evolution necessarily passes through the collective. Therefore, how can we set aside individual interest—in reality, put it back in...