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What is the Rainbow Family ?

Some say we're the largest non-organisation of non-members in the world. We have no leaders, and no organisation. To be honest, the Rainbow Family means different things to different people. I think it's safe to say we're into intentional community building, non-violence, and alternative lifestyles. We also believe that Peace and Love are a great thing, and there isn't enough of that in this world. Many of our traditions are based on Native American traditions, and we have a strong orientation to take care of the Earth. We gather in the National Forests yearly to pray for peace on this planet.

from www.welcomehome.org

The interesting thing is that we all consider ourselves to be part of a huge, extended family, no matter what our reason for gathering, no matter what our spiritual or religious or political or economic or social views may be. And many people who have not yet had an opportunity to attend a gathering also feel they are part of this family.
Another interesting thing is that there is no formal organisational structure. There are no membership qualifications, no fees or dues, no leaders, and virtually no rules other than the one of 'peaceful respect.' Each year, individuals take personal responsibility and work together with others on whatever they are inspired to do, from office work, to scouting, to building the kitchens at the gatherings, to hauling in food and first-aid supplies, to peacekeeping, etc. Every project undertaken operates essentially on a consensus basis. Participation, communication, and co-operation are how things get done.

by Carla

I wouldn't call the Rainbow Family a marginal group. If you start playing with the numbers, there's probably over a half-million people who have been touched in one way or another by the Rainbow Family, either by attending the Gathering as a participant or people who had the Gathering end up in their backyard. So, quite a few people have been through the Rainbow Family.

by Michael Niman

(We - the site authors - believe any communication is good. The issues that need addressing are the energy sources used to power the internet – they should be sustainable, eco considerate and renewable. Also the recycling of used technology equipment is less than savoury. To us anything that raises awareness and shows concern is positive. To us the concept of cyber-warrior is acceptable. However we agree with the rest of the disclaimer below.)

Disclaimer: All texts are personal opinions. No individual or entity had or has the right to speak/write on behalf of the Rainbow Family of Living Light. European Family's Internet Consensus is still against Internet. The information on this webpage is to encourage mouth-to-mouth information spreading, which is the basic and the real way of the family, and NOT to replace it...

from the Hellenic Family site

www.geocities.com/greekrainbow/#links

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{This speech was used by Nelson Mandela at his Inauguration Speech in1994.

Although often accredited to him it was in fact Written by Marianne Williamson}

Words To Live By:

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,

Gorgeous, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small doesn't serve the world.

There's nothing enlightened about shrinking

So that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest

The Glory of God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,

We unconsciously give other people

Permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,

Our presence automatically liberates others.

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{Quote:} Chief Seattle.

"All things are connected like the blood which unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." -

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GLOBAL VILLAGE 100

If we could shrink the earth's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing human ratios remaining the same, There would be:

57 Asians
21 Europeans
8 Africans
14 from the Western Hemisphere, both north and south
52 would be female
48 would be male
70 would be non-white
30 would be white
70 would be non-Christian
30 would be Christian
89 would be heterosexual
11 would be gay
4 people would possess 70% of the entire world's wealth
and all 4 would be from the United States.
80 would live in substandard housing
70 would be unable to read
50 would suffer from malnutrition
1 would be near death: 1 would be near birth
1 (yes, only 1) would have a full school education
1 would own a computer

When one considers our world from such a compressed perspective, the need for acceptance, understanding and education becomes glaringly apparent.

The following is also something to ponder:

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness...you are more blessed than the
million who will not survive this week.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation...you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death...you are more blessed than three billion people in the world.

If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep...you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace...you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If your parents are still alive and still married...you are very rare.

THE GLOBAL VILLAGE
Derived from United Nations statistics.

You can Also read it here.

http://www.familycare.org/news/if_the_world.htm


Rainbow - Information ! What is the Rainbow Family ? Some say we're the largest non-organisation of non-members in the world. We have no leaders, and no organisation. To be honest, the Rainbow Family means different things to different people. I think it's safe to say we're into intentional community building, non-violence, and alternative lifestyles. We also believe that Peace and Love are a great thing, and there isn't enough of that in this world. Many of our traditions are based on Native American traditions, and we have a strong orientation to take care of the Earth. We gather in the National Forests yearly to pray for peace on this planet. from www.welcomehome.org The interesting thing is that we all consider ourselves to be part of a huge, extended family, no matter what our reason for gathering, no matter what our spiritual or religious or political or economic or social views may be. And many people who have not yet had an opportunity to attend a gathering also feel they are part of this family. Another interesting thing is that there is no formal organisational structure. There are no membership qualifications, no fees or dues, no leaders, and virtually no rules other than the one of 'peaceful respect.' Each year, individuals take personal responsibility and work together with others on whatever they are inspired to do, from office work, to scouting, to building the kitchens at the gatherings, to hauling in food and first-aid supplies, to peacekeeping, etc. Every project undertaken operates essentially on a consensus basis. Participation, communication, and co-operation are how things get done. by Carla I wouldn't call the Rainbow Family a marginal group. If you start playing with the numbers, there's probably over a half-million people who have been touched in one way or another by the Rainbow Family, either by attending the Gathering as a participant or people who had the Gathering end up in their backyard. So, quite a few people have been through the Rainbow Family. by Michael Niman (We - the site authors - believe any communication is good. The issues that need addressing are the energy sources used to power the internet – they should be sustainable, eco considerate and renewable. Also the recycling of used technology equipment is less than savoury. To us anything that raises awareness and shows concern is positive. To us the concept of cyber-warrior is acceptable. However we agree with the rest of the disclaimer below.) Disclaimer: All texts are personal opinions. No individual or entity had or has the right to speak/write on behalf of the Rainbow Family of Living Light. European Family's Internet Consensus is still against Internet. The information on this webpage is to encourage mouth-to-mouth information spreading, which is the basic and the real way of the family, and NOT to replace it... from the Hellenic Family site www.geocities.com/greekrainbow/#links --------------------------- {This speech was used by Nelson Mandela at his Inauguration Speech in1994. Although often accredited to him it was in fact Written by Marianne Williamson} Words To Live By: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, Gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking So that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest The Glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, We unconsciously give other people Permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others. ------------------------- {Quote:} Chief Seattle. "All things are connected like the blood which unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." - ----------------------------------- GLOBAL VILLAGE 100 If we could shrink the earth's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing human ratios remaining the same, There would be: 57 Asians 21 Europeans 8 Africans 14 from the Western Hemisphere, both north and south 52 would be female 48 would be male 70 would be non-white 30 would be white 70 would be non-Christian 30 would be Christian 89 would be heterosexual 11 would be gay 4 people would possess 70% of the entire world's wealth and all 4 would be from the United States. 80 would live in substandard housing 70 would be unable to read 50 would suffer from malnutrition 1 would be near death: 1 would be near birth 1 (yes, only 1) would have a full school education 1 would own a computer When one considers our world from such a compressed perspective, the need for acceptance, understanding and education becomes glaringly apparent. The following is also something to ponder: If you woke up this morning with more health than illness...you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation...you are ahead of 500 million people in the world. If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death...you are more blessed than three billion people in the world. If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep...you are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace...you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy. If your parents are still alive and still married...you are very rare. THE GLOBAL VILLAGE Derived from United Nations statistics. You can Also read it here. http://www.familycare.org/news/if_the_world.htm