Taolism is an ethical framework rooted in science, reason, sustainability and action. It serves as a path for both personal well-being and collective sustainability, offering a practical approach to a healthier, more ethical, and environmentally responsible world.
Housing First - Getting and keeping people housed is the first step to ending homelessness. In 2024, Permanent Supportive Housing programs from Homeward Bound had a 96.5% retention rate of individuals not returning to homelessness and taking steps to rebuild their lives as neighbors in our community.
Sandra will give focus to the nuance between being “present” and being in “presence” and the role receptivity plays in the quality of our lives. Sandra will reference teachings from her recent book The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self: Living Beyond Your Type (2024) and invite participants to engage in some simple practices from this book.
Holiday Gathering! Bring a beverage and a light bite to share!
Location is Cloisters Clubhouse 4302 Angelus Circle, Asheville (Not Friends Meeting House)
Ben will lead a discussion on Asheville Poverty Initiative's model of community-building as a response to poverty and homelessness, focusing on the human experience and systemic barriers.
Presentation TBA
In person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. Ken will discuss the ground truth of law enforcement operations, checks and balances, resistance versus protest, and the tools, techniques, and action items for the path forward, drawing on lessons from his time in the military, Federal law enforcement, and international corporate leadership.
Jen will be in person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. Jen’s presentation will explore the lived realities behind Asheville’s housing crisis, and the practical solutions communities can pursue together. Further topic description in development.
In person at 227 Edgewood Road - North Asheville. Dan’s presentation will explore civil resistance as a practical and effective tool for protecting democracy. Dan will examine how power works, why violence often fails, the research behind the “3–4% tipping point”, and case studies.
The Annual Meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:30 – 4:00 PM at 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC. A potluck meal will follow the meeting. All are welcome to attend (only members may vote).