A Pattern Language created by David Bollier and Silke Helfrich
Bollier, David. Think Like a Commoner, Second Edition: A Short Introduction to the Life of the Commons (p. 217). Kindle Edition.
Social Life
Cultivate shared purpose and values
Ritualize togetherness
Contribute freely
Practice gentle reciprocity
Trust situated knowing
Deepen communion with nature
Show empathy and self-responsibility in communication
Preserve relationships when addressing conflicts
Reflect on your peer governance
Peer Governance
Bring diversity into shared purpose
Create semipermeable membranes around commons
Honor transparency in a sphere of trust
Share knowledge generously
Assure consent in decision-making
Create organizational structures that foster coequality