Dear friend,
Welcome to the Fellowship! Gaurang here. This Fellowship gives us a chance to directly partner with each other to create authentic and delightful innovations in art and technology that enrich the lives of yourself, the people you care about, and all of our fellow human beings.
I know what it feels like to be lost and confused - looking to apply and share yourself - but not having an aligned avenue to pour into. But, for those of you who are courageous enough to know that your path belongs to you and you alone, it is time to accept and celebrate that you aren't like most people. You tried to be like others, and it just hasn't worked. Don't look too far though. You will most easily find your path at the next step.
I created Honeycombs as a loving devotion to the universal intelligence that has remained boundless in its compassion and patience, as a gratitude for the gift of life and as a reminder to myself of what our essence feels like. This intelligence has taken on many forms and expressions throughout the course of history but humanity has always known its presence. My only hope is that this Fellowship, as well as all that I do and don't do, is an instrument of that benevolent will.
The operational states of creation are peace and harmony. Apparently, that is a radical statement. I'd like to explore these together. As I've discovered it, peace is the door through which we forfeit our identification in false power, establish our sovereignty in acceptance and trust, and begin our experience in receiving what our heart has to share. All things are simply taken care of from here. From this foundation, I'm excited to see how it leads founders like you and me in discovering art, technology and experiences that are based in originality, creativity, and upliftment.
I'll be sharing more details about the Fellowship's structure, process, and the forms of support it will offer once the mint for Honeycombs is complete. For now, know that 20% of proceeds from the mint will flow here. Until then, I'd like to open the conversation with some directional thoughts:
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Reclaim what you gave away.
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Design systems and environments that facilitate intimacy.
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Trustless does not replace trust.
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Do not disrupt self-empowerment.
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Align incentives to result in positive sums.
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Wellbeing must be the easy option.
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Embrace unapologetic simplicity.
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Privacy is not an afterthought.
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Transparency dispels illusion.
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Decentralization fails without personal accountability.
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There is no such thing as sound money.
Please don't give up. There's still time. It is not too late. It is not too early. I invite you to join me in witnessing the individual and the collective regenerate in harmony as one. Know that the Fellowship is not your final destination - only a stepping stone. I look forward to the opportunity to walk beside you for some part of the way. Speak to you soon.
With warmth and power,
Gaurang Patel