Sanity in Insane Times

In an era marked by profound uncertainty—where rogue government agents abduct individuals, threatening personal safety and collective freedom—Temporal Naturalism provides a powerful philosophical framework to guide our responses.

Recognizing that change is the primary constant, temporal naturalists embrace uncertainty not as a threat, but as an inherent aspect of existence. We lean deeply into values of resilience, courage, and interconnectedness, understanding that our strength lies in collective action and mutual support. By fostering transparent communication, advocating for justice, and nurturing community solidarity, temporal naturalists actively confront injustice and oppression. Grounded firmly in the present moment, they remain adaptable and proactive, committed to building a future defined by dignity, equity, and shared purpose.

In moments like these it can be difficult to find grounding. Our circumstances make it progressively more dangerous to help others, to stand up for what is right in the face of encroaching darkness. At the time time it represents a trajectory of moments in motion for some time. Temporal naturalism and SpiritDAO provide us and others a vision of an alternative. A way of thinking, acting, and furthering the world that recognizes the latent divinity of the other, rejecting the tribal and divisive rhetoric so increasingly commonplace. Guided by this insight, we navigate uncertainty with clarity, compassion, and unwavering resolve.

Momentum Building

We're energized by the progress we've made recently! Our app is rapidly evolving, with significant improvements in user experience, governance integration, and infrastructure stability. Successfully completing our Shift Grants application and deepening our partnership with Artizen Fund positions us for exciting opportunities ahead. The momentum is palpable, and we can't wait to see how these developments empower our community!

Happenings

🚀 Reworked Google AdWords campaigns to meet requirements.

📞 Participated in the Greater Sum Foundation accelerator cohort call.

Fixed outstanding forum bugs in the app.

🎨 Unified styles across app components and significantly improved profile and identity sections.

🤝 Established connection with Artizen Fund for Fiscal Sponsorship partnership, exploring expansion mechanisms and preparing participant resources.

🔧 Cleaned up older infrastructure and assets, transferring them to an updated SAFE on Base.

🗳 Planned and initiated infrastructure for voting and route creation.

📄 Built proposal frontend and integrated backend with snapshot.

🔄 Integrated voting mechanisms, resolved persistent bugs, and refined user experience.

📝 Completed and submitted grant application for Shift Grants, aligning with decentralized scientific and technological innovation.

🔗 Set up smart contracts for on-chain voting and proposals, extensively troubleshooting and reworking the DAO governor contract.

Donations

As you're probably already aware, SpiritDAO is a 501c3 Nonprofit. We rely on our community to co-create and govern the organization. At the same time we remain bound to our inheritance of the moment and require capital to function effectively. If you have the means, please consider making a tax deductible donation today! 100% of your funds will go to our community wallet, empowering members to further our purposes.

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