Principles
10 core principles and a bonus one!
THE 10 CORE Principles
Nowhere is based on 10 core principles which are inspired from the core principles of Burning Man.
Other principles that we find important:
COMMUNITY
A family of individualswe look after each other
A family of individualswe look after each other. A diverse group of separate self-reliant beingswe are united in our need to be part of something larger than ourselves. Communityothersself – united by tolerance and joy.
COOPERATION
Together we are stronger
From how we work together to how we communicateco-operation is at Nowhere’s core. If we can make life easierwe will. If we can make life betterwe will. Together we are stronger.
GIFTING
We give our timeeffort and gifts freely
We give to help others and because it makes us feel good. From a cold beer to digging out a tent pole to a small badgeour gifts are from our heart.
IMMEDIACY
Make now count
Be now herebe nowhere. Make now count. All this will soon be goneso enjoy now. Experienceparticipatebe. This is all there isso enjoy it!
INCLUSION
Everyone is welcome to be a Nobody
We welcome everyone for their unique contribution to our community. Include others as you want to be includedwith respectconsideration and tolerance.
LEAVE NO TRACE
From dust to dustwe leave only footprints
We care for the environmentand we take care of our home. We clean up after ourselves; we leave nothing behind; we leave no trace we were there. From dust to dustwe leave only footprints.
NO COMMERCE
Forget about money – there’s nothing to buy
By removing commerce from our communitywe create co-operation and participation. We plan ahead and work together. We live without money to remind us of what’s really important.
PARTICIPATION
Get involved – Nowhere is what we make it
The more you dothe more you get back. When you join others in play and in workyou are part of Nowhere. Your contribution is more valuable than you realise.
SELF EXPRESSION
The freedom to be yourself
Be the person you are. Be the person you want to be. We respect and value youand expect the same from you. You have the freedom to be yourself. Become who you are.
SELF RELIANCE
You are responsible for youmentally and physically
From food and water to a hug or quietyou need to take care of yourself in Nowhere’s challenging environment. Give yourself what you need – and ask others for help when you need it.
CONSENT
Give Only What's AppreciatedTake Only What's Offered.
At Nowherewe are free to express ourselvesto shareto co-createto be in the moment: but when our actions directly alter someone else’s experiencewe need to get their consent.
As a community with diverse perspectivesbackgroundsand communication sit’s best to use clear verbal communication to make sure everyone’s boundaries are understood and respected.