Now is the operative word. As overused as the expression "being present" is, the ability to stop what you are doing at any given moment and be present is a powerful tool. Many people can't. They are lost on a train of thought that they cannot get off of. Try to make them stop and you might see a very different side of them. We are looking for others who can stop or who aren't afraid to try. Two healthy cells are better than one and three is a pack, a herd or a small tribe. You can be from any background, at any age or in any stage of life, but there are a few criteria. -You must have a job (if you're over 17). The system that we're all working for needs a lot of improving. You cannot be part of this if you're taking hand-outs from it or anyone else. -You must have humility. Check your ego at the door. We deal with heavy issues at times and we can't be constantly side-tracked by someone who's easily offended. -Stay positive. The problems of the world can seem overwhelming and many people focus too much on negativity. We are not interested in sitting around complaining about how bad things are. We focus on encouraging one another to make positive changes in our lives and in the world. -Be respectful. We are not a business or a nonprofit. No one is getting paid for any of this. We are a group of individuals making sacrifices and taking time out of our lives to try and make a difference. -Have your life in reasonable order. We have a no drama policy. We hope to someday create an easily accessible resource available to everyone, but at this time, we are looking for the few and the functional. -Be prepared to meet in person, eventually. As initially stated, this is not a website to get lost on. It is merely a platform to connect through. The real world is where life happens. -Please, be patient. We are individuals with our own lives and schedules. Much of the internet is about instant gratification. We are not. This is going to take some time. There is a procedure to seeing if we are a good fit. This is only the first step, but we are excited to undertake it with you. -Read the following chapter and give an example of how it appears in your life, for good or for bad. -Lastly, share a little about yourself, where you live, what you do for work and why you are interested in possibly joining us. We're glad if you decide to reach out. It can be difficult sometimes when a person wants to do more than just make money, but they're not sure how to go about this. Feeling like you are not the only one who cares about the world and where we are heading as a culture can make a huge difference in a person's life so thank you for caring. Congratulations, you made it this far. Home Contact: info@lovetakesavillage.com Please, type "Step 1" in the subject line.