4. März 2008
Clown d’Honneur wird Mathematik-Botschafter
Der 4malige Weltmeister im Kopfrechnen und Clown d’Honneur des
World Parliament of Clowns, Dr. Dr. Gert Mittring, ist Mathematik-
Botschafter für das Jahr der Mathematik 2008.
Gert Mittring erhielt diese Auszeichnung, da er sich vor allem bei der
Jugend und in der Wirtschaft für diesen Bereich engagiert einsetzt.
Gert Mittring wird zusammen mit der Mathematikerin Caro Merkel die
erste Weltmeisterschaft im Kopfrechnen für Schüler in Nürnberg leiten.
Sein Motto: Mathe zählt, weil Du durch Mathematik denken lernst.
Das World Parliament of Clowns gratuliert Gert Mittring zu dieser Auszeichnung und wünscht ihm bei seinem Ehrenamt viel Glück.
15. Februar 2008
Earthrise
The Dawning of a New Civilzation in the 21st Century
World Parliament of Clowns
One of the Leading Pioneer Organizations
Preface
By Patrick U. Petit
At the dawning of the new millennium, a growing number of people worldwide realizes that the future of humanity lies within the responsibility of each one of us. While the majority of us still believes that the world’s problems are caused solely by governments, by people holding special authority, by representatives of the corporate world or other forces outside ourselves, awakened global citizens truly know that they must be the change they want to see in the world. They feel empowered from within to become change agents by establishing organizations and networks to serve humanity and the common good, and by fostering the creation of new, effective instruments of peaceful civic governance essential for our sustainable fl ourishing on Earth and with Earth.
The publication, Earthrise: The Dawning of a New Civilization in the 21st Century, is a compilation of articles by leading pioneer organizations dedicated to co-create a New Civilization based on reverence for all life on Earth. Their inspiring initiatives and creative activities ignite personal and collective empowerment and responsibility as a tidal wave of hitherto untapped human potential for co-creating a sustainable and peaceful world, and facilitate the transformation of our cultures.
There is some reason to believe that we are entering a pneumatocratic era – an era in which each individual is ready to accept responsibility, and to carry out his or her mission as a self-conscious member of the human race. It is an era, where we, – in the words of David Korten, author of The Great Turning: From Empire To Earth Community and Co-Founder of Positive Futures Network, »embrace the higher-order potential of our human nature, turn crisis into opportunities, and learn to live in creative partnership with one another and the Earth«.
Pneumatocracy is derived from the Greek Pneuma, meaning »spirit« or »soul«, and Kratos, meaning »the sovereign rule of« or »the power of«. Therefore, Pneumatocracy is »the sovereign rule of the spirit« and was fi rst coined in 1973 by the dutch visionary leader and philosopher Johan Henri Quanjer. Pneumatocracy is a phenomenon which is fl owering globally: many people are turning towards higher consciousness and inner wisdom as the solution to social and economical issues, beyond the traditional confi nes of current organized politics. This new form of »enlightened governance« emphasizes that something more evolved than democracy exists, something which recognizes that the expression of a greater spirit in humanity is needed, and is being progressively introduced and manifested, everywhere, for the greater good. Although Pneumatocracy is a development rooted in democracy, it goes beyond our conventional understanding of democracy. Pneumatocracy is founded on the collective awareness and individual self-actualization of each human being.
According to Masami Saionji, Chairperson of the Goi Peace Foundation, it is our consciousness that shapes our lives and the reality of the world around us. We can attain only what we fi rmly believe in. This is why it is essential that we uphold the highest vision. As more and more people share this vision, its manifestation will be facilitated. Therefore, it is imperative to inspire individuals to awaken to their inherent potential, and empower each of them to become agents of change.
It is the objective of this publication to inspire and to call on awakened citizens to join this global movement of mapmakers for our common future. They carry the pin-code for the paradigm shift that humanity is destined to undergo. They represent – according to Oran Cohen, Founder and Director of Living Peace Foundation –, »the new order of freedom that is emerging. This »move- ment« has no borders, no criteria, no categories and no dogmas. It is about the freedom to love and the love of freedom. It is about awakening to our highest truth, whatever it may be, and uniting as humanity to fundamentally transform our world and ourselves. It is about living our highest collective values of love, truth, unity, and peace«.
The Goi Peace Foundation would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the distinguished authors and organizations which have contributed to this book. Their innovative initiatives and creative activities are an invaluable source of inspiration and motivation for humanity as it seeks to achieve a sustainable, harmonious and peaceful world.
My sincere appreciation also goes to the newly established Earthrise Foundation for its gracious support.
I would particularly like to express my gratitude to Ramona Rosenstern – a gifted life coach, holistic healer and Founder of RaStoa Academy – for her generous grant provided to make this publication possible.
We stand at a critical moment in Earth’s history. A time when humanity must choose its future. We all have the power of choice. Our individual destiny and collective future lie within our own hands. »Our world is in grave danger«, said Roger Walsh, one of the pioneers of transpersonal psychology, »but it is in good hands, because it is in your hands«.
May Peace Prevail on Earth.
Thanksgiving Season 2007