Calling up the Future

Dear Reader,

IMPORTANT: Please click here for the full eNews.  

Welcome to the YS eNews!

I put out a call about a month ago for the articles you see below. The response was amazing: Almost everyone I asked wrote an article, and with the exception of one or two, each person sent it to me with apologies. They were sorry it was so long, but there is so much to say. For one reason or another (perhaps I was having a sentimental moment about moving back to the US in January), I couldn't stand to cut anything out either. There just is that much to say. So I hope you'll forgive the extreme length of the document; below you'll find some instructions on how to read it.

By NOW you should be looking at the YouthSection website. Maybe you've noticed that the little indicator at the side of the page is very small. That means the page is very long. I would suggest you go now and make yourself a cup of something hot or cold to drink, depending on your current hemisphere. Now you'll need a comfortable place to sit (this may take awhile): If you're in Finland, for example, maybe you can find a cozy spot at the fireplace and wrap a blanket around yourself. If you're someplace like New Zealand, though, you might think about sitting on the back deck in the sunshine.

There is a story in this eNews, written by Philip Stoll, about one of his days in Sweden. It is in small chapters throughout. It's in italics and enclosed by strips of color. Not only is it a lovely story, it also might help you remember where you were if you need to take a break. This is something I also recommend. Maybe think of this like a small book that is meant to be read in an extended sitting; as in, take breaks now and then to stretch your legs. 

As most people know, times are a changin' here in Dornach, but there will be more news coming from the YouthSection in the form of an eNews - we just have to find out who will be the editor.

And, just quickly, and then I'll let you dive headlong into this pile of beautiful pictures and letters and stories, I want to extra-thank Silvia for doing all of the things that Silvia does, including sit in the office with me on Wednesday mornings and making me make sense when I'm not good at making it (both in big things and small). I want to thank Martin, who is always kind; Guy, who always makes me laugh and cry; John, who holds me up to my highest self; Katie, who is my sister-friend; and Elizabeth, who sees it all. 

And that's that for the sentimental. It just had to be said!

Enjoy!

 - Caitlin