THE PURE SOURCE #150 - THE ECONOMIC PĀ: BUILDING SYSTEMS THAT PROTECT OUR MAURI
Moving to practical action
For a long time, we have talked about spiritual awakening and reclaiming our identity as Tāngata whenua here in Taitokerau. But true faith cannot just sit in our hearts or be spoken inside the walls of a church, it must show itself in how we live, work, and care for one another. In this post, we are moving from spiritual theory to practical action. We are discussing the design of the Economic Pā, a local economic model built to preserve our collective life force and protect the mauri of our communities.
The baseline of equity
The corporate systems surrounding us are built on a single, aggressive motive: unchecked financial growth. This model does not care about people, and it does not care about the land. It is focused entirely on how much can be taken out. Our philosophy turns this completely on its head, focusing instead on how the pie is shared. We view social investment in our people, our youth, and our housing not as a cost, but as a long-term return on investment for the entire community.
THE PURE SOURCE #145 - WAIRUA TAPU AND THE GLOBAL ECOLOGY OF SPIRIT: RECLAIMING THE BREATH OF LIFE
A central pillar of faith
This research report is a piece of work I hold very close to my heart. It represents a major step in my own faith and is a foundational part of the Quantum Whakapapa project. For a long time, I have felt a calling to show the link between how we understand Wairua Tapu here in Aotearoa and how that same divine breath has been felt by others, such as the ancient traditions in Ethiopia or the Hebrew understanding of the Ruach.
The scope of the report
In this report, we look into the "Two Waters" (literal translation of “wai-rua”), the two streams of the physical and spiritual that make up our world. We explore the parallels between the "infilling" of the Holy Spirit and the "awakening" of the quiet spiritual energy within us. The scope is wide, covering the way divine wisdom has been silenced, the impact of colonial greed on our spiritual well-being, and how a restored spiritual focus is the only way to build a future where our communities can truly thrive.