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Giving is All we Have Animated: Challenges of the 21st Century

March 2, 2013 //
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I am pleased to announce that we have just uploaded our first animation! Over the past couple of months, I’ve had the grateful opportunity to work with two gifted artists to manifest these ideas, Raquel Ramirez (www.raquelramirez.es) & Leo Melcherts (www.trueidentity.nu). Thanks guys!

This animation is part  of a series of animations that will be published over the coming months. We are currently working on the next one as we speak, so keep an eye out! (only if you like this one of course ;)

Enjoy, Jeroen.

Categories Animated, Business, Consciousness, Society & Economy

Beautiful Economy, Earth & Spring College

March 2, 2013 //
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Dear friends, I would like to introduce you to two of the most inspiring girls I have recently met.  With their being, teachings & initiatives they are of major inspiration to humanity.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Categories Consciousness, Society & Economy

Lost in Excess: A talk about consciousness & Societal transformation

February 13, 2013 //
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Recently I was asked by the organizational committee of the Veerstichting to talk in front of 700 students, politicians, scientists, business leaders and other influentials from all levels of Society to talk at their conference. Read the rest of this entry »

Categories Animated, Consciousness, Society & Economy

Financing the Global Sharing Economy

January 4, 2013 //
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Many forces are lined up to create that heart based society we’re talking about. An interesting report by ‘Share the World Resources’. Read the rest of this entry »

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Get yourself prepared for 2013: 7 must-reads

December 29, 2012 //
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We all feel it by know. Our new world is ready to take shape, manifested from a heart consciousness. Here are some must reads from the past year to get yourself and your business prepared for 2013.

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Categories Business, Consciousness, Society & Economy

A ‘Me First’ versus ‘We First’ Economy?

December 10, 2012 //
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The so-called ‘We first’ Economy. It proclaims the inclusion of social and environmental aspects into our way of doing business and economy to be of crucial importance for our next era. However, from a consciousness perspective, defining ‘Me vs. We’ keeps the same origin of our old economy in place.

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Giving, Money & Happiness: a Personal Story from Dadara

November 29, 2012 //
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Giving, Money & Happiness: a Personal Story from Dadara

 

It would be great to have a world where gift- and money economy exist side by side. A world with many different types of currencies, so you could always find the currency suitable for your needs, and money would only be considered one of many ways to exchange. Read the rest of this entry »

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Feel like Giving? Check this out!

November 12, 2012 //
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wanttogive Feel like Giving? Check this out!

 
Like I said before, all of us want to give. Many people I encounter express their belief, support & enthusiasm about Giving is All we Have for which I’m very grateful.  Most of them ask the question: “What can I do to realize this world that you’re portraying?”

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Categories Society & Economy

Breaking through a Maze of Conventions

November 8, 2012 //
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Breaking through a Maze of Conventions

 

Every now and then, I catch myself being distracted by the benefits of that ‘old way’ of doing things. Shouldn’t I just get a job like ‘normal’ people do? With security of income, a predictable career path and all? Sounds tempting.

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Buy Nothing New & the Decline in Consumption

October 1, 2012 //
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Recently, the Buy Nothing New Campaign was introduced in the Netherlands. This campaign has the aim of making people aware of  their consumptive patterns. Check it out!

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The Consciousness Warrior’s Guidebook to Creating the Future

September 7, 2012 //
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The Consciousness Warriors Guidebook to Creating the Future

 

We have reached 1001 likes! For this special occasion, I would like to share the insights with you that I’ve gathered over the past couple of months. They will help you playfully create our future and become a ‘consciousness warrior without a fight’ yourself!

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Creating our 21st Century Society: Explore within, Manifest without

August 30, 2012 //
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A new world firmly rooted in giving. Right. It might sound a bit too far-fetched for some. Some even say it’s overly idealistic. After all, how on earth would we ever be able to create such a world? Here are some quick insights for those willing to engage in an, actually kind of funny, game of world-change. Read the rest of this entry »

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Give Shop: Unconditional Giving & Receiving @ Lowlands

August 24, 2012 //
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Last weekend at Lowlands 2012, our Giving is All we Have crew have been working their asses off to help people remember what it is like to give & receive unconditionally. Results were mind boggling. Read all about it here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Announcing the Gift Shop at Lowlands 2012

July 20, 2012 //
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Giving is All we Have joins forces with Lowlands to engage in a big giving experiment! Announcing the Gift Shop at Lowlands 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

Categories Society & Economy

Radical Financial Innovation for the 21st Century

July 11, 2012 //
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Our monetary system bares some fundamental flaws that will eventually take care of its own collapse. It appears that we’re on the verge of the most radical financial innovation ever. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Gift of Duality Consciousness: Soul Teachings

July 10, 2012 //
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The Gift of Duality Consciousness: Soul Teachings

At some point in time*, we were urged to live in the fragmented illusion of our minds. Living from this duality consciousness unfolded as a brilliant and major teaching for our souls. Read the rest of this entry »

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Interview: A Gift Society from the Heart

June 28, 2012 //
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gift society vier magazine1 Interview: A Gift Society from the HeartRecently, I was interviewed about my ideas on a Gift Society for Vier Magazine. Once again with my partner in Giving Robbert Vesseur. ;-)
Check it out (both Dutch & english available)
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The Generous You: do you belong to Generation G?

June 3, 2012 //
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generous logo The Generous You: do you belong to Generation G?

 

The Generation of Generousity. They’re taking up one of what I consider to be the coolest challenge in the world: raising the vibration of our planet to a next level of consciousness. Do you belong to generation G? Read the rest of this entry »

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Earthly Transformation: Our World is Going Free

May 21, 2012 //
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earthly Earthly Transformation: Our World is Going Free

 

Some interesting stuff is going on our humble little planet. I’m not talking 2012 Mayan prophecies here*, but about the earthly prelude to a fundamental transformative period that will unfold over the next period. Which might be sooner than you think. Read the rest of this entry »

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Giving and Receiving: Lessons from a Powerful Consciousness Mechanism

May 2, 2012 //
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Two days ago, Alice Thuss, a dear friend of mine, organised the Giving is All we Have ‘Share & Care’ event during the national celebration day of our Queens’ birthday. With this experiment, we had the intent of exploring an economy based on giving in real life. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Alienating Property of Zebra Crossings

April 15, 2012 //
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zebra crossing alienation The Alienating Property of Zebra Crossings

 

A couple of months ago, I walked over a zebra crossing. A car stopped to let me cross the road. I gave the driver a smile and a cheerful nod of gratitude. But before I knew it, I was struck.

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Categories Consciousness, Society & Economy

The Economic Crisis: A Mirror to our consciousness Part 2

March 18, 2012 //
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In my last article I’ve explored the idea that our current systems & structures are a reflection to our historical state of consciousness.  Now that our consciousness is on the move, what effects will it have on these systems & structures?

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The Economic Crisis: a Mirror to our consciousness part I

March 12, 2012 //
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Every single day we get bombarded by news about the financial and economic crisis. What causes these crises? Our economic system?  Our banks?  Think again.

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Sacred Economics: Charles Eisenstein.

March 4, 2012 //
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Yesterday, I stumbled across this video on Sacred Economics, in which author Charles Eisenstein takes you along his ideas on money and a gift society. Be inspired to do things differently in only 12 minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Money & the Rise of the Alternative Currency

February 15, 2012 //
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We’ve entered an exciting transformative period in which the role of money in our society is being reconsidered. Did you know for instance that all over the world alternative currencies are popping up? No? Well, buckle up then!

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Giving is All we Have at TEDx Dordrecht

February 7, 2012 //
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Great news! The 30th of March I’ll be speaking at the independently organised conference of TEDxDordrecht.

This years theme of TEDxDordrecht?

‘Being human, being the change’

Needless to say, I am very grateful that this opportunity has been given to me and hope to see you all at the conference.

Check them out at TEDxDordrecht!

Yours truly, Jeroen

http://www.idordt.nl/mens-zijn-de-verandering-zijn

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Giving is All we Have kicks off for Lowlands 2012

February 2, 2012 //
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Recently, the ‘Giving is All we Have’ team kicked off the first brainstorm session for Lowlands 2012. All with that insane goal of getting its 55.000 visitors to experience the joy & power of giving.

And I must say, some brilliant ideas came to fruition in a flow of creative energy! Big shout out goes to Marjon van der Velden, owner of www.mmousse.nl, for kickstarting the giving chain by making her inspirational yoga, art & whatever more space available to this greater good!

Things are looking vibrantly good. Stay tuned!

Meanhwile you can read about how it all started here.

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Putting soul into the economy through giving

January 23, 2012 //
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Recently, I was interviewed for Volzin Magazine (Dutch magazine for purposeful living) along with two friends of mine about the Gift Economy. You can read the article here. I’ve translated it into English as well, if Dutch isn’t your cup of cake. ;-)

Download NL – De ziel moet terug in the economie
Download EN – Putting soul into the Economy

I would love to hear your reactions, ideas and opinions!

Yours truly, Jeroen

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What if Money would represent Love?

December 22, 2011 //
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“I don’t feel that comfortable with what I am doing at work right now. I should be following my dreams! But how do I do that? …It looks like I’ll be stuck here for another while. …Maybe, just maybe, I’ll win the State Lottery next time!”

Take an honest look around you. A lot of us are trapped within a golden cage. From which only few are able to escape.

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Five Major 21st Century Paradigm Shifts

December 18, 2011 //
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Some feel we live in an awful period. A period of uncertainty and imbalance. Some are anxiously waiting for the storm to pass by. But we’ve reached a point of no return. And I must say;  I am very excited to live in this era. Not without fear, yet whole-heartedly embracing the unknown, our vulnerability and sheer endless possibility. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Ceteris Paribus Folly: a Story about Illusion & Control

December 5, 2011 //
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control4 290x290 The Ceteris Paribus Folly: a Story about Illusion & Control

 

Do you believe you have control over the world around you? That the world is controllable causality? That you can simply isolate particular events to shape your future? Think again.

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Giving is All we Have at Lowlands 2012?

November 13, 2011 //
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Giving is All we Have at Lowlands 2012?

 

 

How would you get 55.000 people at a festival to ‘Give’? We are looking for the wackiest, creative and most awe-inspiring ideas.  Join our team!

As you all know, it started out by giving away my ticket to Lowlands Festival in 2011 (check out this post). And things got out of hand because of this one small gift (yep, it’s contagious this ‘Giving’ thing). Now, for Lowlands 2012, we are pushing boundaries with an even more daunting goal of getting 55.000 people to ‘Give’ !

In the coming weeks we’ll gather a small team for creative concept- & proposition development, and ultimately execution at Lowlands 2012.

So send us your ideas at lowlands@givingisallwehave.com . The people with the most contagious ideas will be invited to join the team!

 

 

 

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‘Defender of Mankind’ embodiment of Greed & Immorality

September 27, 2011 //
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Last night I came across this little excerpt on BBC News. About a trader, Alessio Rastani, on the economic crisis. Who makes a perfect example of how dealing with abstract numbers leads to immoral behavior. Of how money sets off a reward mechanism, identical to using cocaine, that will make you want more.

Ironically, the name Alessio in Ancient Greek means; “defender of mankind”. Ha. Read the rest of this entry »

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Confirmation of the Gift Philosophy: Reflections on the past couple of days

August 22, 2011 //
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The past couple of days have been an amazing experience. Let me shortly recap what happened. Recently I had some profound insights and embraced a new philosophy of giving, which can (very shortly) be condensed to the following: Read the rest of this entry »

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