You never change things by fighting the existing reality.
To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.
― Richard Buckminster Fuller
We believe in living life well and making better choices. That means avoiding choices that lead to negative impacts that are harmful to ourselves and our environment. Instead we seek out sustainable methods for living and integrate them in our model for social change. Society is transforming and maturing, moving towards an era of more collaboration, connection and contribution. Together our aim is to perpetuate and expand a society based on on these values.
The Transition is not a revolution, it is an evolution. It brings some of the techniques and principles of Communalism into action while using the existing monetary system rules and influences it cannot readily escape. We are not fighting against the current system. We are adapting the current system so that it can transform into something better that would enable all of us to achieve a much higher standard of living within a relatively short period of time; a standard of living that would be continuously improved as we develop our technologies and the ways in which these discoveries are implemented. Rather than isolating ourselves completely from the mainstream, we promote The Transition as a viable alternative. The Transition is a communal organization striving for an egalitarian global society built on ephemeralization principles. Our intention is to bring together those who follow a compass set with the same values so we can reach our mutual goals faster. If you have land or are a community looking for dedicated people with a lot of passion we would love to talk with you!
“We unite people who are willing to take action towards enhancing and protecting all life and our environment for future generations. Our purpose is to construct real solutions by providing the support, space, and resources to do so via our collective knowledge and common heritage of the Earth’s resources.”
Membership for The Transition is open to all actively doing Your Action Plan https://www.thetransition.org/your_action_plan when it comes to living and working accommodations it is up to each individual intentional community or co-op’s procedure after a person has completed Phase 2 of Your Action Plan.
Contact The Transition’s Seed Person: Nicole Bienfang
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Everyone must agree before moving forward.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
“Leaders” are typically labeled as such because they are do-ers meaning that if you are doing something and are taking a proactive role you will more than likely be titled a leader even if you do not consider yourself one in our online and offline mutual aid community. Our website operates on meritocracy, ideally moving people in the direction of Formal Consensus once they are trained and have a better understanding of how it works. When it comes to the actual communities and co-ops we work with we strive for Formal Consensus and are taking the steps to move in that direction straight across the board.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: $5
Labor: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Connecting people and communities through an intentional online marketplace
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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We’re introducing new Plus features — including community reviews, Profile Match, and unlimited Needs & Offers posts — while keeping most of FIC free for everyone. Membership costs less than two coffees a month.
