We live close to one another, cooperate, and share resources, so that we may live more lightly and joyously on the earth. As we seek to realize ourselves through service, and work towards ecological and social responsibility, we respect the diversity of our members' life choices. Whether in times of peace or conflict, we meet each other face to face, with openness and caring. We are each individually committed to reaching through our hurts and fears to find and share our deepest truths. We honor the spark of the divine in all beings.
Pods are small enough for all the members to sit in a room together and make a decision.
Decisions regarding such important matters as membership, children, housing, and level of economic cooperation are decided at the pod level, with input from the wider community when appropriate. Each pod has a few acres designated for its use and control. Within the guidelines of our vision statement, land plan, ecological guidelines, and other broad agreements, pods are encouraged to develop their own ways of living together. We intentionally include a spectrum of economic models from full income sharing to independent household incomes. Major decisions, such as our overall land plan, are made by a consensus of the full members of Abundant Dawn.