"A transaction becomes a relationship. A relationship becomes a story. A story becomes a vision of the possible and life becomes a journey dedicated to making that vision into reality. Maybe that’s the real lesson of timebanking. A single act can be the catalyst that exposes new opportunities and expands possibility by injecting purpose."
- Edgar Cahn
In this show, Christine Gray and Jo Rhodes answer TimeBanking questions (yes, even THAT one).
We learn a lot about various timebanking-related projects around the world, including community gardens, public living rooms, Netflix sharing parties, and much more. Listen to some fascinating discussions about social change, the pandemic, organizing, community building, activism, mutual aid and capitalism.
"Cape Ann TimeBanker Joy Adams offered to digitize old photos and I took her up on it, sharing with her that we had never been able to find any relatives on my mother's side of the family. Joy had genealogy experience and offered to help.
She matched the one photo I had of them, near an old barn, to a historic barn site and comments made by my RELATIVES! They were as thrilled as I to be in touch."
Lee Lewis @ Cape Ann TimeBank, Massachusetts
"I noticed that the light in the kitchen no longer worked. I thought maybe when the fridge blew, it blew out the lights, too.
I knew enough not to mess around with electricity, so eventually I went to the Time Bank to see if someone was handy with electrical stuff. Indeed, there was. I got in touch with Bob who had the tools and the know-how, and 45 minutes later I had light in the kitchen!"
Susan Jenkins @ the Cazenovia TimeBank/CRIS, New York
"After a disaster like the 2016 Canterbury Earthquakes in New Zealand, it was difficult to know how to help.
What is meaningful support to those in need?
The Bridge2Rocks TimeBank contacted Hurunui TimeBank, and made connections with the North Canterbury Response Team. People were exhausted, needed meals. Our community responded with meals and cards of support."
Julie Lee @ TimeBanks Aotearoa New Zealand.
In these pages, we celebrate all that you bring to our community - your energy, presence, unique gifts, time, and yes, your love, both in words and action.
Thank you for inspiring us with your stories.
Sharing each other's TimeBanking experiences reminds us that we can trust one another and create the kind of world we want to live in. Much needed with what's going on today!
What's your TimeBanking story?
Anything practical or magical, perhaps an aha moment?
Tell us about your timebank friend/s!
What's your experience of Reciprocity?
