The Freak Revolution Manifesto: Released Today!
by Pace and Kyeli on September 28th, 2009 @ 9:30 am in
Connection Paradigm
Today, we release the Freak Revolution Manifesto.
This Manifesto is the heart and soul of the Freak Revolution. We poured ourselves into it. We wrote, tweaked, adjusted, agonized, and rephrased til we got it just right.
In it, we answer all the questions we’ve gotten so far about the Freak Revolution: why we’re doing this, what it means, what we want to accomplish, how we intend to accomplish it. Really, it’s about you; how you can improve your life and the lives of others, how you can find and create connection, and most importantly, how you can change the world.
It’s 100% free to download, 100% free to share, and 100% free of affiliate links; this is not a money-making document, this is a world-changing document.
Our goal is one million readers. With that many readers, we’ll be well on our way to changing the world! Our blog has quite a few readers, but not even close to a million – so one simple thing you can do right now to help is share this manifesto with anyone it will inspire. (You can download it for free.)
Together, we can change the world!
- Related posts:
- Community Update #8: The manifesto is already changing the world!
- Community Update #9: October Manifesto Famousness and “Heal the World” 11×17 prints
- Linchpin and the Freak Revolution
- What Kind of Revolutionary Are You?
- I’m sorry, was that the Freak Alarm?
Have you read the Freak Revolution Manifesto? It tells the story of why there is so much hurt and sadness in the world, and how we can heal through connection.
14 Comments!
#2 Posted by 
Kathleen Jaffe on September 28th, 2009 5:01 pm | link
Love the manifesto! I was already working on my own personal revolution, and the manifesto is the perfect kick in the ass to keep me on track.
#3 Posted by 
Karl Staib - Work Happy Now on September 28th, 2009 5:29 pm | link
I just downloaded it and I can’t wait to read it. I love the cover. I just know it will be great and I tweet all about it.
Karl Staib – Work Happy Now´s last blog ..21 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Every Monday 
#4 Posted by 
Goddess Leonie | Goddess Guidebook on September 28th, 2009 9:30 pm | link
Congratulations sweet souls… I am SO excited about this!!!
Goddess Leonie | Goddess Guidebook´s last blog ..Welcome to Goddess School!
#5 Posted by 
Liz on September 28th, 2009 10:16 pm | link
Congrats you guys- you did it! Now all that awesomeness is out in the world making a difference the extent of which you will probably never fully know. Enjoy and bask in your well-earned glory!
Liz´s last blog ..Size Matters– Why Big Goals are Different from Small Goals
#6 Posted by 
Mike Turitzin on September 28th, 2009 11:47 pm | link
Great job on the manifesto!
It’s very pretty. I love the design.
In general, I like the theme of questioning assumptions and making conscious decisions.
Love the quote from Heather Freeman about there not being only One True Way of doing things. I find I really have fight my inclination to look at things this this way, but it’s worth it.
I liked the section on personal empowerment — reminds me of Steve Pavlina! The points about treating yourself at least as well as you’d treat anyone else, eliminating the word “should,” and practicing having a strong opinion resonated with me.
I love the word “monkeysphere”! I’ve seen these ideas before about our ability to connect with only 100 or so people at a time, but I love your description and thoughts on diversification. Makes sense.
Completely agree about distancing yourself from people who’ll discourage you and drag you down with cynicism. Doing something awesome is already hard enough without having to fight negative energy all the time.
Anyway, thanks for putting in the work to create this. I enjoyed it.
#7 Posted by 
Pace on September 29th, 2009 7:09 am | link
@Beth: YAY! It’s a pleasure to meet you, Beth!
@Kathleen: Rock on.
@Karl: Thanks! What did you think of the other 43 pages? (:
@Leonie: Yay, thank you!!
@Liz: Oh, we are basking like lizards in the sun. *bask* Our hearts are very warmed by all the kind words people have been sharing.
@Mike: Thank you! And if you’re interested in following other related threads, here are some followup links for you. There is no one right way to live. Eliminate “should”. The monkeysphere.
#8 Posted by 
Leah/DefytheBox on September 29th, 2009 11:05 am | link
Rock On!
You did a great job with this. I have been passing t around to all my peeps.
I can’t wait to talk to you tonight on Defy the Box radio!
http://www.bostonwisdomcoach.com/fun-stuff/defy-the-box-radio/
Peace,
Leah
Leah/DefytheBox´s last blog ..What Are Your Emotions Telling You???
#9 Posted by 
Eirias on September 30th, 2009 5:55 pm | link
For some reason your Manifesto made me think of the Republic of Užupis and its constitution…
http://outinthemiddaysun.blogspot.com/2008/02/uupis-constitution.html
#10 Posted by The Magic of Having Your Own Transformers « Through The Illusion on October 2nd, 2009 12:32 pm | link
[...] items to a minimum, which then frees up oodles of time to do more important things. (Like changing the world.) It’s less time spent cleaning, organizing, managing, maintaining, and hauling from house [...]
#12 Posted by 
Lisa on October 2nd, 2009 3:47 pm | link
Great! Awesome! Wonderful!
SO glad to have found you :-)
I just put a link to you on my blog post today, which happens to be about Gandhi. I think he would *totally* approve of your Revolution!!!
I look forward to following along with your journey AND being a part of changing the world along with you ~ one creative, freaky soul at a time.
Lisa´s last blog ..Great Soul (Mahatma)
#13 Posted by Pace on October 2nd, 2009 6:20 pm | link
@Lisa: We’re big fans of Gandhi, too. (: I’m glad you found us, too! Happy to have you here. *offers hugs*
#14 Posted by 
Oliver Danni on October 3rd, 2009 2:21 pm | link
I have read it now! I love it! Thank you!
Oliver Danni´s last blog ..
#1 Posted by
Beth on September 28th, 2009 2:31 pm | link
WOW!! I just discovered you and I love this!!! I feel so at home here – being a queer (in a het relationship now)quaker coach/social activist feminist mom!!! I love it! Will be following you on twitter and on the blog!!! SO COOL!!! YAY!
Beth´s last blog ..Co-creation and Leadership in Quaker Meeting