245 years ago, in order to get 13 different groups[mfn]founded for a diverse range of reasons, from the pursuit of fortunes to the desire to create havens from persecution and model societies, and had differing systems of governance,[/mfn] to form a more perfect union — just, tranquil&safe, prosperous, and free over time — a Purpose […]
Remembering a wonderful Queen Elizabeth and wishing her family, the Community, Moray, Scotland and the UK comfort, as her remarkable life is celebrated. She blessed so many people with her faith and kindness. Praying that we’ll find comfort in our memories of her, we offer our heartfelt sympathy for her loss. Seek always for the […]
Today is a special day. Eileen Caddy (26 August 1917 – 13 December 2006) was a spiritual teacher and new age author, best known to the world as one of our Community’s Founders. In Wikipedia’s words: “the commune she started in 1962 with husband Peter Caddy and friend Dorothy Maclean was an early New Age […]
Did you know 20 June was world refugee day? Major factors leading to refugee migrations are war, economic & climate conflict, government persecution or there being a significant risk of these. Topical, yes! But we have an even bigger problem: fast rising utilities&food prices at home, abroad and planet-wide. End 02/22, authors Lukas Kornher und […]
Tomorrow we remember the birthday of Dorothy Maclean at the beginning of the new community development, protection, improvement and wellbeing year! Viva la dolce vita!!! Reflection during the feast days brought to mind the following inspiring “Eileen message” which hangs on the coworker noticeboard at Cluny. It deals with basic questions that are equally valid […]
September is an important month straddling the likes of Back2School/ College/Work after the holidays and International Charity Day.[mfn]https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-days-and-weeks[/mfn] During this latest equinox period I find myself challenged to re-purpose, and reinforce positive motivations and the beliefs they’re based on. A number of rounds of introspection brought me to the simple realisation that “I care about […]
We’ve been talking about the New Normal since the first statistical decreases in this pandemic’s infections/hospitalisations/deaths. “Enough talking,” say I. Surely for Findhorn Ecovillagers and their supporters the “New Normal” can’t really be called cutting edge any more… Heck, if you’re having difficulty doing the New Normal[mfn] I’m thinking of Eileen&the Founders; her still, small […]
Not long ago I read two intriguing quotes: one by Anon., “We are in an irreversible, unstoppable de-carbonisation movement. … It is the only path to economic growth and stability;” the other by USSenator BF Wade from 1885, “Heaven for the climate. Hell for the company!” Are Economics — economic growth & economic stability — […]
Eileen Caddy MBE (right) was a spiritual teacher and author; one of the three founders of the Findhorn Foundation community at the Findhorn Ecovillage, Moray Firth, in northeast Scotland. She exemplified the principle of “Deep Inner Listening.” Born: August 26, 1917, Alexandria, Egypt Died: December 13, 2006, Findhorn, United Kingdom Spouse: Peter Caddy (m. 1957–1978), […]


