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PURR Principles

The purpose of these principles is to provide focus and clarity in the development of PURR and curate a safe synergistic sanctuary for healing and creativity.  When you are on property, we ask that you be conscious of and take these principles to heart.

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Intention

Whether it is to use our space for rest and recreation, arts & crafts, or long term accommodations, there should be an intention/reason why you are at PURR.  If asked, you should be able to state your intention.   This also applies to projects, activities and events.

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Alignment

Stated intentions must align with PURR’s overall mission statement, which is "to provide our members and guests with safe spaces to rest, recreate and express their creativity through meaningful shared experiences.”  If your stated intention is beyond the scope of what PURR can provide, then our interests do not align. Alignment also refers to integrity.  The things you say should align with your deeds.

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Service

Be of service.  How are you of service to the community, property, other people, and self?  You can define the “service” no matter how big or small.  Being of service provides connections that are meaningful and of value to others and self and thus creates stronger communities.  Being of service correlates to Burning Man principle of "gifting"..

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Kindness

As Waymond Wang says in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once, “please be kind.”  In general, be kind when dealing with people, animals and things at PURR. You can be kind with gifts, words, or giving other people space and time.  We support projects and activities that come from kindness of the heart for others, community, nature, and equally important, self.

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Respect

Be respectful of other people’s personal boundaries, property, land, animals and nature.  This includes Leave No Trace as it applies to respect for the property, land and nature in general.

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Participation

Adopted from Burning Man, we believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart.

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Co-Creation & Communal Effort

Expressions, ideas, music, art, gatherings do not exist by themselves.  They are shared experiences.  We believe in the value of co-creation and communal effort which are essential not only in fostering innovation and generating diverse perspectives, but it also acknowledge the the existence of fellow creators and collaborators.

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Civic Responsibility

We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants. They must also assume responsibility for conducting events in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

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Parity

All expressions, talents, gifts (crafting, construction, music, art, food, bodywork, energy work, technology, etc.) are equal within the confine of PURR.  All are needed equally for our shared experience to manifest.  

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Accessibility

We seek to make PURR accessible as possible for those who seek to share our experience, making sure to minimize barrier to entry without compromising safety.  

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