AfterChat Summary Day 1170 Friday March 27, 2026
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Meeting summary
Quick recap
This meeting was an AfterChat session following Jim Garrison's presentation about his recent trip to meet with the Kogi people in Colombia. Jim shared details of his journey, including encounters with nature spirits like a vulture, and discussed the Kogi's wisdom about darkness versus evil and their emphasis on supporting Mother Earth rather than just addressing symptoms. Participants including Shannon, Stan, Joy, Cuckoo (Kurt), and others shared personal reflections and experiences, with many expressing how the Kogi's message resonated with their own spiritual understandings and calls for paradigm shifts. The discussion touched on themes of indigenous wisdom, the importance of water blessing, cosmic intelligence, and the need for humanity to change its approach from focusing on problems to embracing wholeness and healing. Joy shared her original song "Joyriders" about spreading love and positive energy, and participants discussed various initiatives including the 2026 State of the World Forum planned with the Kogi and potential collaboration on creative projects to spread positive messages.
Next steps
• Jim: Work with Casey Parteno over the next couple of weeks to morph the strategic initiative into the 2026 State of the World Forum, including updating the web page and homepage to reflect the new focus and plans for Bhutan.
• Jim (and team): Arrange for the 2026 State of the World Forum to be live streamed for those unable to attend in person.
• Jim: Organize future AfterChat sessions featuring Patrick, Sallie Ann, and Tom to share their perspectives on the Kogi trip.
• Joy: Send information and recommendations about relevant organizations and websites to Stan/othernetworks.org for inclusion in the network.
• Stan: Fix the email system to enable distribution of Humanity Rising and Rising Water Initiative updates.
• Joy: Contact Dr. (Gerald) for information on how to reach Scott McKenzie (Jeff Bezos' ex-wife) regarding funding, and follow up with a proposal.
• Joy: Connect with Jerry Anderson (technology helper) for assistance with music/sound sharing and technical support.
• Joy: Share the link to the Joyrider song in the chat for others to access.
• Joy: Contact Carol Sue for support in connecting with potential billionaire funders.
• Joy: Send proposal to Scott McKenzie (via information from Dr./Gerald) for funding support.
• Joy: Connect Dr. with the group referenced in discussion for potential collaboration.
• Stan: Add Joy (and others who send info) to the email list for Humanity Rising updates after email system is fixed.
• Livvy: Put link to Dominher (Selfica/spirals) in the chat.
• Joy: Put invitation/link to unitingcreatives.com in the chat for others to join.
• Dr.: Email Joy the real link/contact for Scott McKenzie for funding proposal.
• Joy: Prepare and send a proposal to Scott McKenzie for funding.
• Stan: Introduce Amanda to Angela (musician) for possible collaboration on setting poetry to music.
• Joy: Send email address to Stan for inclusion in network/updates.
• Joy: Send information about recommended organizations to Stan for inclusion on othernetworks.org.
• Stan: Set up category "recommended by [name]" on othernetworks.org for contributors to highlight valuable organizations.
Summary
Kogi People Visit Discussion
The meeting was an AfterChat session following Jim Garrison's presentation about his trip to meet with the Kogi people. Jim shared details of his journey, including delivering silk to the Kogi's ceremonial center on their sacred mountain. Participants including Janice, Milt, and others shared their personal reactions to the presentation, with Janice providing information about the turkey vulture behavior observed during Jim's trip. The discussion concluded with an introduction of Cuckoo, who served as a translator and guide during Jim's Kogi visit, and Jim mentioned their ongoing work with her for future collaborations.
Indigenous Culture and Environmental Initiatives
Kuku shared insights from her indigenous Muisca language and culture, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to connect with the group and emphasizing the importance of natural harmony and biodiversity preservation. Kurt discussed his experiences with indigenous communities, including living with a Bowascu-trained individual and working on rejuvenating sacred Tongva land, while highlighting efforts to strengthen ley lines and secure funding for environmental initiatives. Aida shared a personal experience with a great white egret, which she interpreted as a natural sign of blessing, connecting it to her previous studies with Angelus Arian and the concept of placing prayers on the wings of an egret.
Indigenous Earth Perspectives Discussion
Kuku shared Indigenous perspectives on interconnectedness with nature and the importance of diversity in balancing and harmonizing life cycles. Joy Gilfilen discussed her research on the prison industrial complex and emphasized the need to recognize Earth as a living system rather than being controlled by human politics or money. Joy called for reconnecting with the Earth and understanding its living systems to address global challenges. No specific decisions or action items were mentioned, but the discussion highlighted the importance of listening to and honoring Earth's living systems.
Sacred Sites and Indigenous Wisdom
The meeting focused on discussions about sacred sites, indigenous wisdom, and collective healing. Joy emphasized the importance of moving beyond the "dark ages" into a new era of consciousness. Jim shared insights from his recent trip to meet with the Kogi people, highlighting the need to shift from focusing on solutions to addressing paradigm shifts. Jennifer introduced the work of geobiologist Rory Duff and his mapping of ley lines, suggesting connections to the Sacred Sites Network in the UK. Connie spoke about her connection to Wallace Black Elk and the evolutionary upward spiral of humanity, while emphasizing the significance of the Kogi's messages. The group discussed the importance of human intelligence and the need to frame current activities within a larger paradigm of healing and wholeness.
2026 State of the World Forum
The group discussed plans for a 2026 State of the World Forum in Bhutan, which will be arranged in collaboration with the Kogi people and will include live streaming for those unable to attend. Jim shared insights about the importance of changing paradigms and focusing on timeless, spacious aspects rather than just linear time and causality. The discussion also touched on spiritual practices, including meditating in the space behind the heart, with Kuku sharing perspectives from the Kogi tradition about this space as a connection to cosmic creation and the heart of the earth.
Kogi Perspective on Darkness Traditions
The group discussed the Kogi people's perspective on darkness, which differs from Western views by seeing darkness as a source of light rather than evil. Kuku explained that the Kogi practice of putting children in dark caves for 11 years is an ancient tradition aimed at maintaining innocence and deep communication with all beings. The discussion also touched on Carl Jung's similar experiences with Pueblo Indians and potential connections between this practice and blindfolded mine site activities. Amanda shared a message about returning to primordial purity and becoming acupuncture points for Mother Earth, emphasizing the need for a new interface with nature.
Inspiring Vision and Earth Healing
Amanda shared a poem titled "You are the Oracle" about the power of individual vision and consciousness, which inspired Shannon to suggest creating music for the poem. Stanley requested that participants send him their email addresses and organization information to help connect people and share resources through othernetworks.org. Ruud shared his experience meeting a Kogi elder at Sunrise Ranch and discussed his upcoming 12th annual earth healing dance in the Netherlands, which aims to "shine the light of our love into the heart of the world."
Movement Launch and Spiritual Practices
Joy expressed excitement about launching a movement and thanked Shannon and Stan for their contributions. She mentioned her upcoming absence due to a family emergency and emphasized the importance of learning from the past while transforming it for the future. Shannon reminded the group about their regular Saturday meetings and highlighted the significance of their ongoing work. Lynn shared insights about planetary alignments and the importance of spirals in strengthening Earth's energy, while Livvy discussed the practice of blessing water and mentioned Venerable Dahani Wahoo's teachings on water's healing properties.
Joyrider Song Music Initiative
Joy shared her plans to create and distribute a song called "Joyrider Song" as part of a larger initiative to spread cosmic intelligence and positive messaging. She discussed her vision of moving into a new era following a significant cosmological cycle completion. The group explored options for music production, with Stanley suggesting their friend Angela and a website called SUNO for converting poetry into high-quality songs. Technical difficulties with sharing the music on Zoom were addressed, with guidance provided on how to properly share audio through the platform's sharing features.
Creative Project Funding Strategy
Joy presented her original song "Joyriders" and discussed plans to create content across multiple platforms including podcasts, PowerPoint presentations, and video formats. She outlined a vision to secure funding from billionaires to support creative projects focused on social change, specifically mentioning a need for $7 billion to implement her vision. The group discussed the importance of re-educating AI systems to align with human values and natural intelligence, with Joy proposing to launch an authentic AI platform by April Fool's Day. Dr. suggested connecting Joy with Scott McKenzie, Jeff Bezos' ex-wife who donates money, and mentioned her upcoming website launch focused on women's sexual health education.