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The modern world as a whole, will never be significantly or
permanently changed by force of arms or power of persuasion, no
matter how passionate. Successful example, however, is willingly
emulated. History is replete with failed episodes of governments and
institutions determinably trying to impose their will on others
while fighting everything contrary to the way they decree to be
correct. Any gains made this way always seem to be temporary.
History is equally full of fortuitous moments where great, lasting
advances in civilization were made after a successful technical or
cultural improvement was discovered, which spread and was copied
until it eventually benefited all the world.
Those of us who choose to become involved with Celestopea
communities come from all walks of life. We are not segregated by
the areas in which we differ, such as the color of our skin, our
diplomas on the wall, our religious beliefs, or the relationship
choices we make in our lives; rather, we are united by common
beliefs and aspirations that bond us. We believe that we are not
here merely to live and die, but that each of us is here to make a
positive difference in this world.
By emulation of our example, it is the intention of Celestopeans to
assist in significantly transforming the world to a higher level of
universal health, education, and economic vitality, coupled with
loving stewardship of our precious planet Earth. In the process, we
hope the people of the world will begin to think of themselves more
as citizens of the planet Earth before they think of themselves as
citizens of a particular country; to unite themselves as citizens of
a common world before separating themselves based upon their race,
religious beliefs and/or cultures, realizing that as citizens of
Earth, they have the responsibility to their posterity, of being
good stewards by taking action to preserve and protect that which
gives us life.
Many existing organizations work admirably toward these goals.
Although progress has been made, these groups will never make the
changes necessary to change the world on a massive scale because the
vast majority of the world's people are not involved with these
organizations. A worthy group with a noble goal is not enough. The
only thing that will change the world is successful examples,
on a grand scale, personally experienced by enough people,
that a critical mass is reached in which a new consciousness rapidly
expands across the planet.
As Celestopea chartered communities spread across the globe, they
will benefit nearly every person on earth. Celestopean communities
on land and sea will not only show social examples worth emulating,
but will introduce innovative ways to achieve renewable,
pollution-free, energy independence and sustainable and bounteous
life upon the Earth. People will look around at the new world we
have helped create and ask, "Who are these Celestopeans?"
The concept of Celestopea does not have religious or existing
governmental foundations, although the individual chartered
communities are free to set up the structure of their communities
along religious or political foundations if they feel that is an
important aspect to insure the cohesiveness and success of their
community. However, all Celestopea communities are based upon
fairness, respect, service to others, eco-friendly sustainability
and practicality.
To help visualize the Celestopean communities, transport yourself
into the words that follow. They explain some of the major aspects
of Celestopean philosophy. As you envision the scenes that are
described below, feel inside yourself to see if you are a kindred
spirit. You may discover that you are one of the threads in the
tapestry of Celestopea.
Imagine a prosperous, diverse, multiracial, multicultural, community
of true and deep friends, where everyone has a high level of
education, enjoys radiant health with superior health care, lives
extraordinarily long lives, and lives in a beautiful community that
seems to blend seamlessly with its environment. Crime is essentially
unknown. Not only do most people not lock their doors, most doors do
not even have locks.
This economy of the community is based upon Earth friendly,
non-polluting industries and includes many things in the organic
agriculture sector. There are also many wonderful art studios
throughout Celestopea communities which are havens and meccas for
artists. A large portion of Celestopeans are self-employed. To help
finance the communities common needs every adult member tithes 1/0th
of their income and 12 hours per week of their tie to the community.
The people of this city live in harmony with the earth and all of
its creatures, taking sustenance as needed, but always giving back
more than they take and always taking actions to increase the
quality of their environment.
The residents may be of many different religious persuasions or some
communities may be built with a common faith or spiritual base.
Education is emphasized and a large percentage of the community
members have had post-high school education and many of the people
hold college degrees. There are also a significant number of
individuals with multiple degrees. Everyone is encouraged to always
be taking at least one class, whether for pleasure or knowledge, and
to continue their education for their entire life, and many classes
are offered right in the community. It is not unusual to see a
person in their 70's receiving their 1st or even 2nd
college degree.
Even though many people have advanced education, there remains a
complete respect for those who choose a different path. There is
recognition that the inner voice inside each person is his or her
very best guide. From that understanding comes an honoring of all
paths that lead to personal expansion and growth.
In Celestopea communities, there is also an amazing curiosity among
the people. Not just a thirst for formal knowledge, but a quick
embrace of any area of self-improvement which benefits the
individual.
As much as Celestopeans love learning, they love creative art even
more. There is a strong belief among the members of the community of
the importance of balance as an essential ingredient to personal
growth. For every intellectual class that is offered at any school,
there are two classes in all the varied arts offered. With a high,
well balanced education, and a multicultural awareness that teaches
respect for all, prejudice is unknown.
It can certainly be concluded that a visitor to a Celestopea
community will be impressed, if not awed by all that is seen. It is
likely that when he or she returns home, they will relate, in
wonderment, all they saw to their friends and family. That
astonishment will be like a ripple on a still pond and the energy
for similar change will spread across the globe as more and more
people begin to see themselves in a reality they had never conceived
as possible.
Some additional attributes a visitor to Celestopea would notice are:
Celestopeans are balanced.
They realize there is good within many philosophies; they are not
fanatical about the life or behavior of others. They tend to have a
"live and let live" attitude that is based upon the following
precept; "we allow everyone to live their life according to the
dictates of their own conscience, provided their actions do not
infringe upon the life, health, or peace of others and are in
keeping with the values of the community of which they are a part."
Celestopeans are not afraid of change. They understand that change
is the one constant of the universe that is essential for continued
growth.
As examples, in the context of balance:
Celestopeans accept the cutting of trees as an important and
necessary harvest of a renewable resource, yet they will stand to
protect ancient forests and the essential ecosystems of innocent
forest dwellers.
Celestopeans accept the religious differences among people, and
reject the fanaticism that denies respect to those of differing
beliefs, or assumes that all other people must believe and act as
they do, less they are somehow wrong, bad or evil.
Celestopeans are just.
They believe that while mercy cannot rob fairness, the restitution meted
out must consider the circumstances. For instance, if a
heretofore honest person takes food to feed their starving family, they do
not deserve the same treatment as someone who has done the same
thing for a
thoughtless thrill or on a habitual basis. Often times a heartfelt
public apology to those wronged and a sincere plan of restitution is
all the restitution necessary for minor offenses.
Celestopeans are not naïve enough to think that there will never be
problems in our communities. Experience has
demonstrated however, that high levels of education among the
general populace, close family and community ties, and a vibrant
full employment economy are cornerstones of peace and harmony.
Celestopeans seek
after and promote these ideals.
Celestopea communities have found that a healthy, harmonious and
peaceful community is much easier to attain when alcohol, mind or
mood altering drugs, tobacco products, and weapons whose main
purpose is to take life, are kept out of the
community.
Celestopeans believe the people are the highest law.
If the community council passes an ordinance and a community member
is accused and tried for breaking it, twelve fellow
citizens will be asked to consider both the facts in the case and the
correctness of the law.
Though the person may in fact be guilty of breaking the ordinance,
their fellow citizens have the right to reject the ordinance as unjust and find the person
innocent, and by so doing
invalidate the law in its current form.
Celestopeans are Stewards.
Humans, are one of the highest forms of life on this planet, and the
one that is the most capable of adapting to, changing or destroying
environments. Celestopeans understand that we have a unique and
tremendous responsibility to all other life forms on the planet.
Celestopean's believe it is their duty to live in a way that is as
eco-friendly as possible. Celestopeans consider it a sacred
obligation to enlarge upon and enhance the life and ecosystems of
the world, and to pass from life having left the world a more
vibrant and ecologically sound place than they inherited.
This is Celestopea. Global exposure to the
actualization of the ideals and innovations of Celestopea can help
change the world.
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