Juma Wood
I am a Vancouver-based consultant with a background in Education.
After the turmoil of youth, I discovered how the humanities can transform a life, in this case mine. I traveled the the world seeking people with a thirst for adventure and a hint of wonder. Fortunately, there are some good ones out there, many of them occupying this site.
I'm primarily interested now in issues of leadership and how people respond to changing environments. I consider Beams & Struts a long term project of inquiry and exchange.
Along the way, I met a good woman who could handle me and we had a son. I ‘got straight with the straight world’ as my father always urged I should. Having a child is literally raising consciousness. It demands the most of anyone who takes it seriously.
Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
The final word(s). And only the words.
Sacred Sunday: When It's Really Real
Like, really real.
Saturday Night Jukebox: When Fuck is the Only Word that Fits
Just Say Fuck.
Rocking Our Foundations
Saturday Night Jukebox: Three Songs That I Needed To Find This Month
...and left me found, full and feeling fantastic about things.
The Next Step in Community Formation
Opening to the intimacy of community, an interview with Miriam and Stephan Martineau of Next Step Integral.
Saturday Night Jukebox: The Last Waltz
Tribute to the best sort of industry man.
Unintegral - The Art of Untangling
Looking out with fresh eyes on the light that already shines.
William Carlos Williams: Say it! No Ideas but in Things...
The poet recreating a world of imagination.
Boots on the Ground, Hands in the Dirt: An Inquiry into Getting Off the Grid
In what ways are you participating in transforming our social infrastructure?
William Carlos Williams: There is something urgent I have to say...
The poet seeking the language of his day.
Sacred Sundays: Shining Out From the Page
Samples of the sacred that permeates our efforts at Beams and Struts.
William Carlos Williams: This is just to say...
An introduction to the essence of the poet.
the SUN series: Collaborative Platforms for 21st Century Business
Saturday Night Jukebox: George Harrison and the Eye of the Needle
Songs from George Harrison that point to post-postmodern spirituality.
Sacred Sundays: Thomas Merton and Evolutionary Maturity
Excerpts from the essay Christianity and Totalitarianism
Sacred Sundays: On Howling Howl
Howling Howl in love and madness.
Saturday Night Jukebox: When Death Comes
In loving memory of an old friend who passed over the weekend.
Sacred Sundays: A short nature walk with Jack London through mortality
Jack London reminds us of our vulnerability.
Saturday Night Jukebox: Bert Jansch and the Pentangle
A little genius dies in the passing of Bert Jansch a few weeks ago.
Search Beams
Newest Discussions
-
Agreed Mary and thanks for opening the space to clarify that one point. Of course this entire endeavour was filled…
Written by Juma Wood
Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
-
Chela, your willingness to look unflinchingly inside, and then articulate that reality in the world, inspires and amazes me. I…
Written by Karen Kristjanson
I Heart Beams and Struts: A Eulogy
-
Just wanted to say: Writing actually is a verb! And as Ishmael Reed said "Writin is Fightin." A good kind…
Written by Mary W.
Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
-
Well that was honest! Great to read these various un-cloaked perspectives. It feels refreshing to see a take on an…
Written by Sarah Olson
Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
-
Well, I'm sorry that Beams is wrapping up, but excited for all of you. You've done something amazing here, make…
Written by Paul Duke
Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
-
Leah, I'm with you here- "Sometimes it takes a healthy dose of debate to decide what we need to do.…
Written by Trevor Malkinson
Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
-
It has been enlightening to follow along on your coattails, watching the ride from the sidelines. Everything you said is…
Written by Leah Adams
Sayonara Muthafuckas: 8 Perspectives on the End of Beams & Struts
-
This is beautiful Chela, it brought me to tears. Thank you for all your wonderful writing on Beams and Struts!
Written by Chloe Dierkes
I Heart Beams and Struts: A Eulogy
Last 10 tweets from beamsandstruts:
People talking about '@beamsandstruts':