Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Another field of study… “by the numbers”, with a Treadwell Technologies/Mind Over Matrix/Autobiographical Feedback “shout out” [smile]:

While in Ireland last year a friend wrote re a new Sustainable Building Advisor and Certification being offered by OCC Poulsbo (Olympic Community College, Kitsap County, WA). A personal goal for 2007 was to attend this year’s class, only to find myself in Hungary for this second course offering (Oct 07- Jun 08)… What to do?

Wait for next fall? Nah… who knows where I’ll be by then? [laughing]

Ask? But of course! 18 (ASK): I ask with an earnest, honest, and open mind.
I’ve negotiated “long distance” attendance for the first three months… just received approval this past week… and am VERY EXCITED! The presenting staff and other participants are supportive and open to creative ways to get class materials to me, so a great experience thus far. The first class session was this past weekend, and marks a significant "next step" towards that which is in my heart to do… 30 (WISH WE WELL) I build physical, emotional, and spiritually sustainable community worldwide. Very cool.

17/71 (AWESOME/AMAZING): I embrace the wonder of and in all things!
I am their only out-of-country student, and the only enrollee without formal construction training/education/background in this session. I am honored, challenged, and 56 (READY)!

08 (LIVE-GIVE, LEARN-GROW): I live and give abundantly of the gifts I am blessed with. I am open, learning and growing exponentially as I follow my heart's leadings.
Through the first session of class and its associated readings/references/etc., my understanding and perception of sustainability and what it means are shifting and widening dramatically. While the SBA program focus is primarily physical sustainable building, the application(s) beyond this have already fired off a whole series of thoughts and processes to explore and potentially "make real". 17 again, and “00” (LITTLE THINGS): I find joy and delight in the "little things" ("it's the little things"...)

88 (GOD’S GRACE); 06 (THE DANCE) I actively live my dreams.
I'm EXCITED!

Asking the questions…
Who? Myself, the class instructors and participants, and a host of ancillary supports What? SBA certification, a tangible foundation and start point for expanded sustainable building with Habitat, the Peace Corp or whatever else comes my way, including a truly “sustainable” company of my own [smile]
Why? Credibility/integrity/accountability/responsibility... those "-ilities" make a difference when I'm researching/interacting with those in the know on a particular topic, so it stands to reason that they do to others as well, yes?
When? October ’07 through June ’08.
Where? Szarvas Hungary through early January ’08, Kitsap County WA through June ’08.
How? Via Skype, audio tapes, e-mails, faxes and phone calls. Faith and ABF in action!

With this and other possibilities in the works that adhere more closely to the "dream", I faithfully prepare for whatever the next adventure may be [smile]

Note: For more on “the numbers”, please visit www.treadwelltechnologies.com

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