- by Margaret Shipman (Submitted by Judy King)
GEMS stands for Geographically Engaged Members Study group –
or just think of it as “the national study group”. How is this possible when we
are spread over such a gigantic area? It is possible, as anthroposophists know,
because THOUGHTS ARE REAL. When we sit down Saturday mornings across the
continent at the same time and study the same material and think consciously of
doing this with one another, presto, we have a national study group.
This idea was born in August of 2002 and set in motion with
six people a month later. It has grown by simple word of mouth to include about
90 members in 28 states and Canada.
It is a simple concept. The only “fee” requested is $20
yearly, at Easter, for copying and postage. But an earnest commitment is
asked towards the time and material. We study together at least an hour, with
the west coast starting at 6.30 every Saturday morning, while the east coast
starts at 9.30 am (10.30 am AST) – and the time zones in between get the most
reasonable hours! We each light a red candle to remind ourselves of one
another, and imagine silver threads that connect us above this large room
called the Americas.
Then we study materials which come in monthly physical mailings on the subject
for the year.
May our work together strengthen our
resolve to study regularly
and may our
study strengthen our lives
Margaret Shipman
323-462-7703
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