The Abstract Essentialism Foundation

A Foundation Without Funds

What if we could create something of lasting value without starting with money?

What if our greatest resource was simply people — and what we could achieve together?

Welcome to The Abstract Essentialism Foundation.

I created the Foundation as an open invitation to people who would like to explore new ways of living, thinking, and working with nature rather than against it.

It isn't a conventional foundation. There is no membership fee, nothing to buy, no funds, and no financial commitment.

Instead, it begins with an idea, a growing community and a willingness to share what we discover.

We call ourselves Co-Creators because I don't have all the answers, and I don't want this to be something created by one person. My hope is that the Foundation will develop through the ideas, experiences, questions, and actions of the people who become part of it. My vision is that the results of those actions will create a world of growth and friendship.

Our simple mantra

Imagine. Share. Connect. Create. Act. Inspire. Regenerate.

Imagine what might be possible.

Share what you discover.

Connect with others.

Create practical solutions.

Act where you can.

Inspire others.

And help nature regenerate.

It's a simple starting point, but perhaps great things can grow from simple beginnings.

 

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Explore the Foundation

Our Vision

Discover the bigger idea behind the Foundation and the kind of relationship with nature we hope to encourage.

Our Principles

Explore the simple principles that will guide how we think, communicate and work together.

Become a Co-Creator

There is nothing to pay and nothing to buy. If the idea resonates with you, come and join the conversation.

[Become a Co-Creator →] https://groups.google.com/g/the-abstract-essentialism-foundation

 

Ideas & Solutions

A place for ideas, questions and practical possibilities. What could we do differently, and what might we discover together?

Take Action

Ideas become meaningful when they are put into practice. Discover practical actions that individuals and communities can explore.

Stories from Co-Creators

Discover what people are doing, learning and creating in their own homes, gardens, communities and local environments.

The Five

If you discover something here that inspires you, why not share it with five other people who might enjoy being part of the conversation?

Our Growing Impact

We won't measure the Foundation simply by how many people join. We'll increasingly look at what those people actually do and the positive changes they help create.

Foundation Journal

Thoughts, discoveries, questions, and stories from the continuing journey of The Abstract Essentialism Foundation.

Come and Help Us Discover What Is Possible

The Foundation is only just beginning.

There is no grand organisation behind it, no large fund, and no finished blueprint.

There is simply an idea, my vision — and an invitation.

Imagine. Share. Connect. Create. Act. Inspire. Regenerate.

If that feels like something you'd like to be part of, I'd love to welcome you as a Co-Creator.

[Join the Foundation Community here →] https://groups.google.com/g/the-abstract-essentialism-foundation