If you got this far, I humbly thank you for taking the time out to envision the ideas that I loved so much, I felt that they deserved to be implemented, or a reply on the one(s) YOU might have a problem with, or you might feel somebody else might and why? All feedback is what we learn and need that.
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Mostly in personal terms, a sense of a Village/community plays a key role in our societal interests and overall well-being. A Village/community of individuals with similar interests is quite powerful in many ways. There is a saying that “It takes a village…(to raise a child)”. If said ‘child’ were a product, interest or company, the value comes from not just the product itself, but from the Village/community built around the child. Right? It is this very Village/community that brings the true value to any product, interest or company to day.
In a business context, the community may include buyers, sellers and every skill needed in order to thrive and not just survive! Unfortunately, social media has provided a megaphone for anyone to use. Providing value to a community, like raising a child, takes more than just reading a book, showing up on a list or having an opinion.
In my experience, there are three core components that drive the criteria:
1. Relevance
2. Relationships
3. Respect
Communities are not too complex to OVERstand. These people before us forced communities on people in just the little time that we've been dealing within this system. Credit has only been around since 1989! Communities are hard to build (to these weirdos) only because they grow naturally and cannot be bought into.
Villages/Communities require constant care and feeding."
"THE VILLAGE'S FOUNDATION OF RELEVANCE"
The very definition of POPEn Ent.'s Village/community ties back to sharing a common interest. ProvidingOursProperEducation The interest ultimately becomes the relevance to each individual’s specific situation along with that of the Village. Relevance provides the common bond and interest between the parties. It provides a central rally cry that addresses a common, shared need or desire. Our HIDstory and to make sure that we don't repeat it? Well this also belongs to my daughter when I pass on, she doesn't yet see how I'm building a Village that our great great grandchildren's family members getting our version of what is and was going on while they were writing this bullzhit story in their HIDstory books. If we don't pay attention to these stories we no longer mention we can notice but their one true intention.
Individual interest is not enough for some, but for us it's EVERYTHING!. An individual may be interested in a specific topic, but if is not something they are passionate about, it may be hard to keep their interest over time.
And that's why we're changing that mindset. The tools and resources alone when customized based on interests and level of awareness, will change an outlook, especially when you can learn anything if you challenge your abilty to make a difference in your own Villages and Communities. Even if someone is passionate about a specific interest, do they have the capability to provide a significant impact? YES! That's what we're here for. You get to own your own content, no ads or click banner bait to get all up in your situations...lol Interest does not equal expertise, but here your voice is not only heard, it's respected, it always will get our full undivided attention is our mission. There's no I in "team," but there is two I's in Wii!" Just because you have an opinion, does not make you an expert, and we recognize EVERY person is entitled to their opinion, and we don't argue "opinions," and you can't argue facts! So as ling as we have that OVERstanding, you are welcome to build and help build. Not-so-subtle message here: Reach does not equal Relevance. And like value, relevance goes both ways. What is in it for me and for them? For me, I get to share quotes and take notes with folks in Buffalo, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nigeria, Africa, and our current generation has a reason to be what they wanted to again, instead of the pathway from poverty to prison pipeline they been sniffin.
RELATIONSHIPS PROVIDE THE GLUE
Identifying individuals with a common interest provides a certain level of value. However, the true value is in matching the level of OVERstanding, time able to be allotted, covering the most relevant first, while keeping up with the current and individual's regular "extra" obstacles and dixtractions that are thrown in there over time. What are the nuances that an individual brings to the community? These nuances often do not show up in a profile, post or list. How have those changed over time? Remember that we are talking about humans here..which are complex.
The relationships span both Village/community members and future Village members. In addition, these inner-personal relationships with your growth will evolve over time. The relationship itself is not a binary thing. It will exist on many levels and take many forms. Just not on nothing but your level of OVERstanding about you and how you can apply what you've learned to help others,... This ain't no dating site, in REAL LIFE either!... lol
NOTHING WITHOUT RESPECT
"Everyone is welcome here, but respect is how you stay!" - POPE Ben E. Ficial the First
One would be out of pocket to talk about relationships and leave out mutual respect. Rather than talk about what respect brings, let us talk about the inverse. Simply put, without respect, a Village/community does not work. During the course of conversation, opinions will differ. There needs to be a level of respect among the Village Members. Otherwise, there is a high likelihood the Village/community will either disintegrate or worse, implode.
Respect is not something that is freely given a second chance of violating. By all members It is something that is earned from the time you that you accept and let us know that you're not a robot...lol. It, like relationships, must be cared for. Respect is something that takes time to build in their world, but it's from the gate here, and POPEfully I made myself clear, because it can be torn down in an instant. So this REALly ain't the place for attention, posting hella selfies, or showing nothing but respect for yourselves and the environment that respects those choices.
COMMUNITY, COLLECTIVE OR ORGANIZATION?
Each of these three core components directly tie back to the participants whether discussing relevance, relationships or respect. All three are essential to success. A Village/community is not a one-time activity. The value of a Village/community is the sum of the parts…over time. It has a lifecycle that goes through different stages of maturity through the participation and feedback of the Village.
If you have reached this point asking how this differs from the complexities of building an organization…you’re spot on!
But how does one go about building Village/community? I got us started with a three year head start and this is when you join and begin your level up on whatever level you were on and let's get it on. And how does one ensure that the community will help the child…er…flourish? Participation, dedication, motivation, situations, desire for elevation, tired of procrastinatin, wanna do better than yesterday? Popenent.com
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