Presentation, video of the event, and creative dialogue

focussing on the ideas-action

extracted from

II International Unconference of Dreams in Action:

“Living in the Era of Art”

Directed by: Rosana Agudo (TTi, Technology for Inner Transformation)

Date: Tuesday, 11th February 2014

Time: 19:30 to 21:30

Venue: Sala de las Juntas Generales

(Hall of the Biscay Assembly),(Hall of the Biscay Assembly),

Hurtado de Amézaga, 5. Bilbao

Admittance free. All welcome.

Telf. 94 444 18 38E-mail info@asociacionmirra.com

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The Unconference has helped me become more conscious of our profound need

for beauty. I have seen it in the Artlivingmakers, in the organisers of the workshop,

in those who have supported us, in those who attended....

I have faith in the fact that this desire for beauty will be satisfied in many different ways and I feel that this Unconference helps me

ADELA INNERÁRITY

PRESIDENT of LUR GOZOA

that this Unconference helps me prepare myself to recognise it and express it.

I feel deeply happy and grateful to life for having allowed me to take part in

and share the experience of the Unconference.

ROSANA AGUDO ALONSODreamer – Vision Coach

To be able to express what my heart and my thought needed to say and to share this in an

atmosphere of respect and enjoyment has been a moving experience full of deeply-felt

hope.

Art as an attitude to life. It was a

fascinating idea.

JON SARASUABertsolari

Composer of spontaneous oral poetry

As well as that, the morning began with

a good omen: on the way into Bilbao

The II Unconference was a fresh opportunityto sense the flow of reality and learn a little more.

An industrial building reconverted into a cultural venue, and a

large group of people disposed to listen, learn and, in any case,

draw the outline of some idea.

a good omen: on the way into Bilbao

daybreak had an unusual orange colour

and, as I drove in through Txorierri, my

car passed under a 180 degree rainbow.

You read the press, listen to the radio, watch TV, and

often have doubts: maybe we don’t have the strength to

revolutionize ourselves and revolutionize society, maybe

we live in a passive universe, resigned to its decadence.

However, this feeling of being alone disappeared for me

when I took part in the II Unconference, held in Bilbao,

«Living in the Era of Art». During a one-day workshop,

that felt too short for many of us, I had an opportunity to

move beyond the historical pessimisms and discover

that active participants exist, that they move, that they

intervene directly in the world; first of all to denounce

its failings (superficiality, stupidity, injustice) and, then, to

change it through a common project that is ambitious,

Happier, too, because the Unconference highlighted a key question that is forgotten so many

times in the big speeches of our time: that in the same way as the world belongs to us, we

belong to it; and so, every journey towards knowledge and self-improvement is both personal

and universal. I find it difficult to imagine that any person could be unaffected after living

through an experience like the Unconference. What was proposed there, apart from the

concrete experiences and personal work, was a vision: of what we can be, of what we can do, of

how we can live and intervene. The echo of those reflections, all of them inspired by art as a

tool for construction, leaves the kind of sediment that is impossible to ignore.

change it through a common project that is ambitious,

more democratic and

more just.

CRISTINA LINDEGAARD“La Canela”

For me there has been ‘a before’ and ‘an after’. My

proposal to share with those attending a little piece of

“Flamenco for the Soul” has purely and simply

convinced me fully and reaffirmed me in my feeling

that I am on the right road with my project, that it is

useful, that it can make people feel better about

A day full of inspiration, full of creative energy, innovative, of dreams to be turned

into reality and dreams that are already coming true, of hopes, of shared

experiences, of laughter and the feeling that from the heart and with the wings of

the butterfly we can do, create and live everything.

useful, that it can make people feel better about

themselves, that it is a great tool for making people

happier and that dancing through consciousness can

transform people.

CONSTANCE LITTLE President of Mirra

In the silence we can feel it, and also when

The Age of Art is here. It is subtle, and

its energy is within each and every

one of us.

In the silence we can feel it, and also when

we meet with people who are in contact

with it...whenever we have an open heart...

we can get in touch with our need for

harmony and beauty and make them

appear in our lives and in the world

through our own creativity...

- A pearl of wisdom I rescued from the

II Unconference of Dreams in Action

The old “recipe” of music, dance, poetry or,

in short, culture being able to bring together

people with different curricula, has worked

once again thanks to the warm, gratifying

FELIX B. BOPP

Creator of the Club of Amsterdam

Rooted in old traditions such as flamenco, spontaneous oral poetry in Basque

(bertsolarismo) —to name just a couple of the contributions and interventions— and

combined with a sense of belonging to some unifying force, with the same values, it

seemed I was drinking from a source of energy that will allow us to cooperate, will

make us able to adapt ourselves to the changes that come and to have a positive

influence over our future —not only at local level, but also with a great global impact.

Thanks to everyone for the splendid time we’ve spent together.

once again thanks to the warm, gratifying

atmosphere during the event in Bilbao.

INMACULADA MARTÍNEZ

Tantra Instructor Life Coach

To describe in one sentence what I experienced

during, and what I carry with me from, the II

Unconference Dreams in Action, I would say:

To live in the Era of Art we must develop a deeper vision of human beings,

their relations, their life experiences, their decisions, their way of seeing and interpreting

the world.

MIKEL ALVIRANovelist - Poet

Without doubt, for me the Unconference that

took place in Pavilion 6 has been one of those

opportunities to grow, to check where we

find ourselves and feel part of a network.

A personal opportunity to grow, while learning

from enterprising people. At the same time to

deepen my awareness of reality, to check where I

The fact is that, apart from the aesthetic enjoyment of the space and the organisation, as well

as the warmth generated and the explosion of emotions managed throughout the day,

afterwards there have been contacts, nods, encounters, meetings that have meant the spirit of

the Unconference has helped to tighten things up in my tasks and, above all, my being.

Finally, the opportunity to remove the fear of being alone and realise that there are many of us

who are journeying with a desire to evolve, weaving a network of synergies.

deepen my awareness of reality, to check where I

am, to reflect on the positions I adopt.

I would even say, not only learning about intangible matters, so necessary for emotional

construction and reflection, but also practical matters that are effective and efficient when it

comes to developing entrepreneurship.

IÑIGO LÓPEZ AGUDOMusician

Probably the most enriching outcome I take from the II Unconference is knowing that

the art one brings out of oneself, despite what the artist might say, generally appears as

something extraordinary to the eyes of others. This revitalises both the artist and the

art itself and it gives it a new dimension: that work of art now belongs to all those who

can perceive its beauty.

The Unconference showed me there are

people creating another reality. That good

intentions, innovative ideas, creative

projects are becoming realities.

It reminded me that we have the power to

act and change our surroundings. It

reminded me that it is possible to do this

and it is being done. Awareness in action,

that’s what it was for me. Thanks for

BELÉN MAYAFlamenco Dancer

that’s what it was for me. Thanks for

inviting me and letting me be a part of it.

What is ART for me and how do I express it in my life

Art begins when living is not enough to express life.

Art is what is inside a look, the sound of the soul, dancing with life, listening to it...,it is the touch of the air, the smell of life.

Art is beauty, beauty is in every sensation whether positive or negative, the beauty of black and white and the whole infinite rainbow between light and darkness.

Art is keeping company. Having expressed ourselves. Emotions talking and dancing. Becoming more aware. Being alive. Power to transform.

Art is connecting with an essence that interests you and interpreting it (the interpretation the how…process. Art is process).

The art of looking after life. Life is art if you open yourself to inspiration.

Art is bringing out a sun we carry within us that we didn’t know we had.

Art is play and poetry.

Art is when you express yourself as you really are, without limits, being free.

We are not alone.

We have discovered we are many thanks to these encounters.

Art is making each instant a special instant. Not only the person who creates it, but also the one who looks at it. A way of looking. Everything that thrills me.

Passion and feeling. Care and love in the everyday. Connection between, and union of, individuals.

Art is to unite, to transmit, to thrill, to change, to move.

Art is action and we are all actors and actresses.

Art is creativity, imagination, self-expression, vision, form, freedom, colour, sound, light, vision. Sharing a vision. What your action leaves in its wake.

Everything you touch with consciousness, energy entering and leaving, the spirit manifesting itself, Everything you touch with consciousness, energy entering and leaving, the spirit manifesting itself, human beings getting together, love-the heart, sharing singularities.

Living your life as an artist, believing in your own creative potential, connecting with other people to make your vision and the purpose of your life manifest.

To share my Art is to share my life.

Being in love with my life. Expressing the joy of being human. Connecting with a source of imagination. To motivate other people to find this spirit and serve it... Aspiring for truth, peace and harmony.

Inspiring to heal, to live, to love, to celebrate, to be present in the here and now. Presence, serenity in movement, movement in serenity.

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What do I take away with me

I take away: tons of confidence. Art as a way of communicating with each other, of uniting us and of relating to each other; the energy of a day full of happiness, generosity and art.

I take away a lot of gratitude. The relationship with the others is the motor supplying energy. I feel alive, happy, content; I feel my soul being inundated with happiness. How much art, what a pleasure to be part of this group of artists who move my energy with their generosity, nourish it and drive it forward... THANK YOU!nourish it and drive it forward... THANK YOU!

The global connection, conscious action leads to visions becoming real. We take away the feeling of being alive and having shared and because of this have the power of transformation.

My life is art paradoxically; full of inherent and enriching uncertainties. The marvellous uncertainty of creating that is nothing other than living.

Life is art; art is life, art is authentic creation, art is recreation.

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What do I take away with me

I arrived thinking: “I have a dream” and I leave saying “we have a dream” and convinced that I am going to fulfil it.

We take away: Vibration, Creativity, Channelling, Openness, Connectivity, Energy, Collective Perception, Inspiration, Sharing.

Don’t be afraid to change.Don’t be afraid to change.

Live your life like an artist.

A culture that connects local roots and embraces global compassion.

The Era of Art: self-leadership, intuition, open to inspiration

Summary: Culture that connects to individual needs, local roots and embraces global compassion

DRIVING-FORCE I D E A S Continuing on the road to conscious evolution makes us more sensitive to beauty.

To awaken the eye

of beauty is a

lesson yet to be

“I had always dedicated myself to dancing, but I

had things to say. To launch my message through

my flamenco, break with stereotypes, express the

soul of my dance and create. It’s difficult, but

possible.”

Teaching gives you the opportunity to

live the learning process of others, to live

what your students live is the most

marvellous lesson for the teacher.

The body is made to

move and is the base,

where feelings are

perceived. Even

spirituality depends on

the body.

Humanity aspires to beauty, to

balance and each one of us feels it

and expresses it in different ways.

lesson yet to be

learned.marvellous lesson for the teacher.

Power belongs to beauty. The artist must

serve that which makes him create, as the

vehicle enabling the divine to express itself

magically in matter. This can be applied to

life. YES IT CAN.

Art is made to be shared. From one to all, there is a

feedback loop. Create and share.

DRIVING-FORCE I D E A S

We are the planet where life, not only our own, is taking place.

Art is fundamental to

contribute to a more

habitable, decent world

2,500 years ago the Greeks invented theatre with

two people: faced with the same conflict each

character defended certain arguments. The audience

were not given answers, rather they went away full of

questions, freer, more imaginative and critical. Now

we are spectators at a monologue.

Theatre is a perfect tool for

educating.

Creativity cannot be imposed. To create is to

work. The creative process is very laborious.

The process of doing what we want to do

is very arduous, but it also strengthens us

a lot.

DRIVING-FORCE I D E A S

The process of transformation is complex, organic and unforced.

The process of self-transformation that demands

we become sensitive to beauty, makes the arrival

of an era for a more advanced, more mature and

freer Society possible. Becoming more sensitive

to beauty is an essential task. That is why Art is

constantly being censured and turned into a

disposable, leisure item. disposable, leisure item.

The need for change and greater freedom is

the origin of the creative process. We should

support with all our strength that which

supports and raises sensitivity to the beautiful.

DRIVING-FORCE I D E A S

In these times of despair,

with this Unconference

we have wanted and been able to we have wanted and been able to

show, that what we think is

important to do,

CAN BE DONE.