Community Interdependence: What do you have to offer?

“I forage herbs in Forest Park to make teas and medicines.”

“I homeschool my children.”

“I make soaps and salves for my family.”

“I lead people in meditation.”

“I grow organic vegetables in my community garden plot.”

“I have live music in my backyard through the summer.”

In former times in history, human beings made and grew things and were dependent on one another for survival and fulfillment.   

What would it mean for each of us to provide a useful product or service so our neighbors don’t need to go to Walmart or government agencies to obtain what is necessary? Also, what would it mean for us to depend on the members of our community for what we might need?

We’ve got to start somewhere.

At our Springfield Community Birth Circle this month, we explored how we might DEPEND on one another in practical, meaningful ways. Can we support each other’s businesses, take care of each other’s children, grow each other’s food, share each other’s knowledge, become more independent?  Together, we named the services and products that we had to offer each other and the community.

In addition to what is listed above, here are some of the things that our amazing group has to offer:

Placental encapsulation Services

Doula services

Personal training expertise

Community Garden land

Yoga instruction and practice

Homebirth midwifery services

Sourdough bread baking expertise

Ideas and plans for art activities for toddler play and education

Art and published children’s stories

Professional counseling services with a naturally-minded approach

Lactation support and guidance

Cleaning services

Whipped body butters

Do you need any of the items or services listed above? Let us know! What products or services do you provide directly for those in your community? Let us know!

By the way, the Springfield Community Birth Circle meets the first Sunday of every month.  Everyone is welcome, so please join us.