Hi everyone, Following the story @Maria do Céu Bastos shared during today’s hangout, I wanted to share two related discoveries that I did not get a chance to mention during the call. The first is iNaturalist, an online community that also contributes valuable biodiversity data for scientific research. Perhaps some of you already know it, but I joined only recently—and discovered that it makes Pokémon feel rather redundant when our world is already so full of real creatures to “catch.” 😊 You simply photograph a plant, animal, fungus, or other living creature with your phone. The app suggests what it might be, and members of the community can then confirm or refine the identification. I find it wonderfully engaging: I am finally learning the names of creatures I have seen throughout my life, while being surprised almost every day by how much I never noticed or knew. It makes me especially happy when I discover a species in my small garden that I had never noticed there before. And I get to keep a little photographic memory of each encounter. The image below shows part of my humble collection so far—caught only with my camera, of course, except perhaps for the obvious pests eating my tomatoes. 😄 The second discovery, also connected with regenerative agriculture and permaculture, is a film I have not yet watched but definitely intend to: Groundswell – Official Trailer (2026). The trailer gives me somewhat of a real-life Don’t Look Up feeling—but I will reserve judgment until I see the full film. Perhaps some of you will get a chance to watch it too and share your reflections!

Dear friends, I cannot be quiet watching my people suffering in Colombia after the earthquake. If you want to help, please donate. Any penny is useful! I recommend Colombian Red Cross, they still looking for survivors and we need lot of help to rebuild houses, attend victims… etc This is the link: https://ayuda.cruzrojacolombiana.org/emergencia-colombia-terremoto#afrus-container (please notice that the amount are in Colombian Pesos - COP) Any doubt plz dont hesitate to contact me Best from Colombia 🤗 Maritza IDG Ambassador

What if your ability to repair a relationship is a direct reflection of your inner development? When something breaks between you and someone else—tension, misunderstanding, disappointment—what shows up first: defensiveness, avoidance, or curiosity? And more importantly… What does your response reveal about your capacity for self-awareness, ownership, and growth? Every week we host a skill builder - this week April 21 at 18.00, see our calendar for the link and look forward to learning with you.

Yesterday I took part in the ongoing transition dialogues that have been taking place for the past 4 months,each call runs for 2hrs. For background context, the Transition forums are spaces for listening, sensing, and learning together, rather than for presenting, promoting, or teaching. I was asked to speak about our community as a spin off that has taken it's own shape and form. I spoke for 5minutes on the origin of the community so that those present could "begin to explore what it means to move from volunteer energy into something more sustained and lived in practice." I share the image as it summarizes what has been seen and said so far. ID@Work is mirroring the system as we are made up of people who actually live the IDGs with belonging as an operating principle. Thank you to @Victoria Triep for your support and to the people who have now stepped into this space after learning about us, welcome!