Mission

As described on the Home Page, the mission of White Buffalo Associates (WBA) has morphed over time from ‘Retrieving Spirit, Purpose, and Community’ into serving as an active global partner in healing and evolving the Anima Mundi, or World Soul, of our Planet, Universe and Cosmos. Embedded in this evolved mission is a call to think cosmically, feel globally, and act locally.

Vision

Also described on the Home Page, the initial vision of White Buffalo Associates morphed into the current mission, and our current vision is to establish an Anima Mundi Foundation that serves as a global partner in co-creating a worldwide network of ‘Anima Mundi Villages’ grounded in the mission, values, and principles of WBA.

Each of these villages/communities would incorporate its own expressions of common core components, such as a small intergenerational living community, retreat center, School for Social Artistry, integral healing arts center, and key elements of environmental sustainability and thrivability that may resemble an eco-village.

NOTE:

As I age, I realize this vision is unfolding in ways I hadn’t anticipated or imagined. That’s a good example of why it’s important to hold fast to an intention and vision, but remain open, not attached, to the outcomes.

While living in Scotland, I discovered the music of folksinger Matt Maginn from Glasgow. One of the songs he wrote reflects a message that celebrates the magic of ‘big’ missions and visions.

‘Life Is A Fountain’ Composed and Sung by Matt Maginn