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We think that anthroposophy can connect us around the world in this challenging time, even if travelling is restricted – and that it can be a source of hope, strength, confidence and initiative.
The following open letter, sent from New Zealand, comes to us because of its relevance to the shared Covid situation in America. Links to referenced publications in America are also provided.
Recently two articles in our national magazine, Scope, (A Pandemic of Blame by Dennis Klocek and Anthroposophy, Politics, Science: A Warning by Richard G. Fried, MD) gave a one-sided picture of what is happening regarding covid. It was as if we were being told what it was acceptable to believe. Many people I know took objection to these articles. Things always go badly wrong if they can’t be discussed openly and different views aired, and I am disappointed that, judging from the choice of those articles, freedom of thought is not being encouraged in the New Zealand Anthroposophical Society. For this reason I’ve decided to write this open letter to the Council of the Society and ask that it be sent to as many members as possible. I believe that free discussion over what really is happening in our land and overseas is vital, and I believe that the institution of the Anthroposophical Society has a special role to play in meeting the present situation and uncovering truth amidst propaganda and lies.
Sunday May 23rd Observance
What are my gifts? What are my tools? How can I place them in right relationship within the social realm? How can I hone them to strengthen and enhance the world?
Through leading thoughts and conversation we are called to redeem the ether spheres to create an Ecclesia, a chalice for The Sophia. Then the spirit flame can spread out to become what Steiner called a World Whitsun which began in earnest at the Christmas Conference.
The Whitsun Festival highlights one of the greatest challenges of being human: placing our individual gifts in right relationship within the social realm. This challenge is especially strong now during this “pandemic.” Our groups, striving to know Spiritual Science, must work together as a community to create a new culture where a sacrament is possible in every encounter. Our individual strength is enhanced by weaving our gifts together, kindling our social world in conscious community.
Rudolf Steiner calls Whitsun variously: Festival of the Holy Spirit; Festival of Flowers…
Dear Community members, For the last two months several of us, Eurythmists and friends of Eurythmy have been gathering on Pioneer Square Mondays at 2 pm (rain or shine) to share a Eurythmy Hallelujah with our fair city. If you have an interest in joining in this activity please show up on any given Monday a few minutes prior to 2 pm and you will be welcomed into our routine.
In Gratitude, Don Marquiss
Current Events through the Lens of Anthroposophy
Over one hundred years ago, Rudolf Steiner presented the lecture series compiled in the two volume set titled The Karma of Untruthfulness: Secret Societies, the Media, and Preparations for the Great War. You are invited to a modern day salon to explore with fellow anthroposophists the challenges of our time. In collaboration with one another and drawing from the studies of Rudolf Steiner, we will attempt to penetrate world events and culture from a deeper occult understanding. We will be guided by Marjorie Spock’s The Art of Goethean Conversation.
A feeling of deep gratitude for one another, and for all that each one has generously contributed has been warming both the space and our hearts! Teams of members have been hard at work since the middle of March, bringing their talents, with enthusiasm, grit and grace, to the work of preparing new space in the world for Anthroposophy. The church gave us the go-ahead…