James\u2019s aim is to bring community based grassroots organisations into fruition at the same time optimising conscious choices as to how we work and
\n meld together as self actualised team members.He sees an immediacy in doing this.<\/p>\n
He brings people together to mesh them into a team, by using practical components including self reflection and meditation so as to have real grounded
\n intentions. Be it through engineering to horticulture, he works to share skills and create products.<\/p>\n
However, his message is that to make things happen we have to do them at grassroots level - here and now. His local project up in central North Auckland
\n on the East coast is that in 18 months time he will show people that they can come and start working immediately as a localised opportunity in
\n action. <\/p>\n
He maintains that if the community is not on board with their heart it simply does not happen, as he found out when working up in Shanghai, China for
\n a year and that another important quality is that we have to be an active part of our community with no separation. To be inclusive is so important.<\/p>\n
James takes his passion and connection directly to people and he talks openly from his heart as the way forward, so that engagement means getting focussed
\n and being present so that people are not thinking of mortgages, the kids or what\u2019s for dinner, because the mind will not be present in that conversation.<\/p>\n
He believes many people in New Zealand are disconnected, that we are disconnected from each other, disconnected from nature and most importantly, disconnected
\n from our deeper selves.<\/p>\n
James vision is to reconnect people from the heart using powerful tools, techniques and experiences that move people towards a more sustainable life.
\n His project runs on 6 major pillars, Innovation being one of the foremost tools.<\/p>\n
Stating that NZers to stop milking the udders of cows but instead milk our own genius. - lets become more creative as in a bio-diesel project that
\n small scale farmers and land holders can produce to make and use their own diesel.<\/p>\n
Where are we at with our food? Where are we sourcing it, what\u2019s in it? And why are we paying so much for it. Many just buy supermarket food, because
\n they do not know how to grow food, and also have no time to do gardening. Growing food and more so sharing it all at once is a key component to
\n connection and community. A celebration of transmuting soil into vibrant healthy food.<\/p>\n
How do you bring your culture and community together on a practical project? It can be noted that the large NZ wide Lions clubs are losing members
\n to old age and numbers are falling away. Yet, much wisdom is held among individual members, but as more separation is happening there is a growing
\n gap between the elders and the young. This needs to be seriously addressed if we are to become a more coherent connected community. Then we have
\n the younger generation with all their amped up energy, but don\u2019t know where to put it, it\u2019s because of the lack of bridges and the language connecting
\n the age groups into a more synergistic whole that we need to focus on.<\/p>\n
James\u2019s story is: Instant implementation of whatever they initiate. Kick it in straight away, within a community once the plan is agreed upon start
\n at once and get some points on the board, by having an exceptional first day at work where everyone gets off on the energy of a substantial amount
\n of work being completed and bathing in the after-glow of a successful and fulfilling days work.<\/p>\n
Another point is having a spiritual base, and it does not have to be a religious base - but an understanding that at our deepest level there is an
\n essence that expresses as values and morality that is timeless and seeks truth in life. So James invites us to a journey of reconnection to what
\n sustains us, and nourishes us and … as to, how does it look? From conscious choices and practising yoga to a community garden where we go
\n to the Council and dialogue with them and organise to take over an empty lot and take action. There is much talking, heaps of talking that needs
\n to be followed up with action. And when you take action you feel inspired and start to feel energised especially when one sees the project get
\n off the ground.<\/p>\n
Key to connecting with people we have to be authentic - real - aligned being honest with ourselves and do the inner work.<\/p>\n
He talks about a recent festival here in NZ called WANA \u2018We Are Not Alone\u2019 a festival of depression and anxiety that eight weeks ago did not exist,
\n but by facing the challenge of \u2018what is depression and anxiety\u2019 the celebration came together. Someone had a vision, they built a team - unified
\n and brought this gathering into being and quickly.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/news\/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11524213<\/a>\n <\/p>\n By being authentic and drawing good people towards you, then sharing your vision and the challenges that you have had to go through from start to finish, Conscious decisions about taking care of your body, your thoughts and feelings and interacting with people are paramount. As languaging how we speak Connection with neighbours: James give a very good example in this interview.<\/p>\n For example: NGO\u2019s such as The Art of Living … one of the largest in the world - that have built 10,000 schools in the last 10 years.Being involved
\n conveys a genuine intent. Getting clear on ones values is imperative. Good habit patterns around waking up in the morning, setting the tone of
\n the day, sitting still, doing stretches - validating what you wish to do for the day to come - clean food and drink, choosing friends who are \u2018cleaning
\n up their act\u2019 and taking greater care of their being - making conscious choices around all decisions - is key and in particular - are your friends
\n really there for you?<\/p>\n
\n is a key part of connection - by having a positive, pro-action mind-set is critical to a successful outcome. Start removing things that are toxic
\n in our environment as well as doing some things of service towards the community is encouraged.<\/p>\n
\n in over 150 countries around our planet.<\/p>\n