I have been pondering the purpose and direction of Restless Soma for some time now.
I have received some suggestions from 'out there', and I've said, "Why not?"
Originally, Restless Soma was a way to bridge the collapse of the ToltecNagual forum. That is now long passed. Spirit has changed chords some time ago. That has now been gently put to sleep.
I have allowed RS to lie fallow for a time, just to reset it's energy. Recently, it has undergone a substantial cleansing process, to remove most of the rubbish from the past. That has no doubt allowed an energetic opportunity for me to realign the purpose of Restless Soma.
I should confess, that most of the past discussion here in RS I have found to be largely meaningless. Taken, that is, in the context of what is pivotal for our life, as beings designed to die. I no longer have the stomach for paths that just roam around in the bush, and I no longer care to host a forum for such paths.
The situation is now thus - either a genuinely relevant discussion takes place, which I at least feel attracted to participate in, or it can just remain at a low level of activity so I don't have to expend too much effort to monitor.
To this end some changes are in order.
To begin, all 'Guest' access has now been restricted so that non-members can no longer see the main part of the forum, or this post. That will change, but for now I want to block out uncommitted eyes, such that a few deep things can proceed.
Soon, all members will not be able to gain access. That is so a new process can begin.
Suzerains (blogs) have been retired, as I no longer wish to host personal raves. From now on, it is about dialogue - communication.
I am moving slowly on all this because I am extremely busy with work now, and because my computer has been sick for the last week. Just healed today (fingers crossed).
Here is the new structure.
To gain entrance to Restless Soma, as a new member or an old member, I am requesting everyone email me a primary piece of writing - I will explain, but just to give early warning:
I want everyone to begin to participate as an adult member of the Friends of the Path. I ask each person write a central piece, in whatever way they wish, which stakes their claim to be on their own path. How you word this is your choice. It will be placed in a special folder called Portal - a topic for each person, to which any member can reply.
I will create the folder under your name, and I prefer if you use a special name - preferably your own, but I won't hold anyone to that. Plus I can change the name later if you so desire. I will place your piece at the beginning of that topic.
Once that has happened, people become 'members'. Until then they are on an intermediary membership. I will try to set up read/write access such that it unfolds through this process.
The rules inside will be different. I will explain this more later, but in essence, anything I deem to be either inappropriate, redundant, meaningless or insult-insinuating, will disappear. What I want to see here in RS is meaningful and thoughtful discussion about what is for all who enter, the most critical issues of our life's journey.
If you wish to participate in such a forum, then you are welcome. And to assist those who can't help themselves, posts not conducive to learning and negotiating our paths, will not be.
Those who already wish to participate in the new RS, kindly email me at mmaher@bluepin.net.au your Initial Portal piece of writing. Once it is up, you will have access to add pictures or other media, and subsequent explanations or additions. But this will stand as your flag, your standard, that everyone else can draw reference to when interacting with you.
I will not get to these major changes till next weekend, to allow infrequent members to have a chance to see what is up ahead in Restless Soma.
On reflection, for current members, just tell me you want a Portal, and I will create it and give you access to arrange and post your own Initial Piece. I am still working on this method, but I feel that would be more useful to you.
