What is Create the World Day?

Create the World Day was envisioned as an opportunity to people to get together to celebrate and share passions.

How will the event work using Zoom?

Please make sure that you have a webcam and a microphone before the event. We will use the Zoom web conferencing platform to host the virtual event. We will start with a single Zoom meeting with an overview of the day and advocacy. Advocacy is an opportunity for anyone to talk about something they are passionate about for 1 minute. We will have three sets of sessions during the day: morning, early afternoon, and late afternoon. There will be a schedule posted on the website the day before the event. Each 20 minute sharing session will have a separate breakout Zoom meeting. All of the Zoom meeting information will be posted in the schedule. You should keep this website open during the day as the schedule will be a live document as their sometimes are last minute changes.

I am not creative. Can you give me some ideas of what I can share?

The idea here is that you share what you are passionate about. Not necessarily what you think other people will be interested in. We are creating a space where people can be curious and supportive of the idea of passion and its manifestation in others. It is a lot easier to share something that you are passionate about. So think about the things that get you excited in your life. I really hesitate to give suggestions because I want it to come from your heart. However, maybe just a little brainstorm will get your creative juices going. Remember we are looking for something that you can do in 10 to 20 minutes. What ends up happening on event day is up to us all to create. Here are some things that might spark ideas for you:

• Learn to speak 10 phrases in Chinese
• Singing harmony in 15 minutes
• How to set up a website
• A day in the life of a trial lawyer
• Setting up an herb garden
• Basic principles of video production
• Yoga for dummies
• Learn calligraphy in 5 minutes
• Non-violent communication—bring a real life situation to work with
• What it's like to volunteer at the Food Bank
• Jazz appreciation
• How to pick the right digital camera to buy
• Get over your fear of the piano
• My morning practice
• How to cook with what is in the kitchen without recipes.
• Stamp collecting for non-nerds (are there really any out there?--non-nerds not stamp collectors)

Will there be time during the day for me to share something if I haven't signed up?

Sure. There will be several times during the day for Spontaneous Sharing. We will have a sign-up sheet posted. The idea for the spontaneous sharing is that these might be 1-10 minute slots for you to share something that is important to you.

Do I have to share something?

Remember, this is a day about choice and about stretching a little. For some of you, just committing to showing up is a stretch.  We will be honored to have you join us. We are trying to create an environment that is supportive of you doing things that you might not normally do.

Do I have to come for the whole day?

No. Actually, most folks have said that they will show up for only a part of the day. It is tough being intentional for an entire day! And if you decide that you need a break, we plan to have some spaces in our house for retreating when you just need some quiet time.

What about food?

We plan on having food available all day with greater concentrations around meal time. We will provide bagels, coffee, and juice for the morning. If you will be here for the morning, please bring some fruit and stuff to put on bagels. For lunch, please bring a potluck dish. We will provide juices to drink.

What else can I bring?

Well, bring a willingness to engage. A curiosity about things that are new. An positive energy to create an experience that will have meaning for you. A commitment to doing at least one thing that is new for you.

Can I bring kids?

We have really struggled with how we want to include (or not include) children in this grand experiment. After discussing with several people and doing some soul searching, we are asking that you do not bring your children. Everyone 16 and older is invited to participate fully. We anticipate that some of you may not be able to participate given these constraints. We apologize in advance for the constraint.

Can I invite a friend?

We want anyone who wants to join us for this year's event to do so. That means that if you have a friend who you think would love to engage, feel free to share the emails with them. Our only request is that you have your friend email us directly AND let us know that they were invited by you. This allows us to plan the day better.