Those who gather talk about consensus a lot. There are a number of different understandings about how consensus takes place within the community of those who participate in Rainbow Gatherings. In my humble opinion, too many people only involve themselves in the circle/council/counsel process for vision council when we decide were to go. I think that leaves us as a family lacking in practice for how to discuss and reach things in a positive and loving manner.
That being said, there are different ways that consensus can happen. In a more formal council/counsel/circle is one way, but truly the number of people who participate in these are a fraction of those who attend gatherings, do the work at gatherings, and believe that gatherings are the practice for a new world order of peace, love, and cooperation.
So how else does consensus happen?
One way is what I call "consensus by foot." This is when people use their feet to take them where they want to or don't want to be. We saw that happen in 2020/2021 with the Om From Home movement to encourage people to om at home or with small groups of people in their region.
If you are new to the term "consensus" or any of the popular variations as used by gathering participants, check out these great links.
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