what does it REALLY mean to be part of the Rainbow Family of Living Light?

In the past, I've had some wonderful experiences with Rainbow. At my first one, I was taken in by a camp, sheltered, and fed. Don't get me wrong, I did contribute to their camp by means of labor, chopping wood, cooking meals, etc. Second time, I was more self sufficient, bringing all the supplies I needed and sharing with neighboring camps. The biggest issue was some theft going on. In California, I helped out in the 4-Ums camp next to Fairy Camp and met some wonderful people, such as m6m, Professor Jumbo, Buttercup, and WanderingTurnup. All with good hearts and a positive spirit. Throughout these gatherings, I've met people with different opinions than my own, and sometimes there were subjects that I didn't agree with or maybe didn't understand. But in the end, I have my opinion, you have yours, we're all still Rainbow. Until recently.

I had someone who claimed to be very involved with Rainbow totally tear into several forumers, my fiance in particular, just because we have goals in our life that we will try to reach. It's true that it will be tough and who knows what obstacles might come up in the future. So it's fair to have the opinion that these goals may not be reached. But when a person is so cruel to start calling names, making unreasonable generalizations, and sharing such positive comments such as the one listed in my sig, I gotta wonder if that's the way the folks at Rainbow live. Is this what it's all about? Wishing the worst on people? telling them that they're a waste? Insulting those who don't have a huge house, multiple college degrees, and lots of money to buy expensive things for their kids? Is this what Rainbow is? Where's the love? Where's the compassion?

How many of us are so engulfed in Babylon that we no longer know how to talk to each other kindly? When was it okay to try to make someone feel completely worthless in life? I just don't understand.

So, I'm wanting to hear from some brothers and sisters out there as to what it means to you to be a part of Rainbow. What kind of thought is tolerated and what is unacceptable? What is the true nature of Rainbow?

I'd put this in the complaint box, but we don't have one yet.

 

Its not very nice to judge others or groups of other
based on the behavior of one or more persons
who claim to be a part of a group, but in actuality
don't know much about that group either...You know

I know Cheshirecat from Fairy Camp and he shows
up for a few days around the fourth, and preys on
the weak. Then He leaves....he doens't help to set up
he doesn't help to cook, and he doesn't help to clean up
He doesn't contribute, and he gives bad massages.

Personally, I don't think anyone is a waste of anything.

Rainbow Dreamer with you head up in the clouds,
your feet barely touching the ground
You got your plans all worked out in your mind
your life is leaving you behind
You've got to live your dreams-go on and live em
Live your Dreams

Judge not, lest you be judged

Boomer

 

rainbow is full of veils upon veils. i think some of those veils we have to look past are made of ignorance, hurt, and hate. when i decided to devote my life to family, i knew i was entering a life of service and spirituality. living this life in kindness, love, and understanding is what rainbow is to me. dont let the bastards wear u down; they r still family who need kindness, love, and understanding. giving it to those who are spiteful to you can be one of the hardest, but most rewarding lessons of rainbow. know that we love you

 

I thank you both for your responses. I just hope this is just the works of one individual and not a growing trend with rainbow. I have such good memories of my experiences that I would hate for them to be tainted with such malice. This experience has scared a few people away from ever being involved with the Rainbow Family, which is a shame. In our case, I think we can only show love silently. With a recent death and a baby on the way, we just don't have the strength to deal with this madness.

Your words are encouraging and again, I thank you both for them.

 

Rainbow is so huge that just because one or two people say a certain thing means absolutely NOTHING except that maybe the individuals were having a bad hair day. Please don't take it so personally. Because Rainbow is for all, and rarely is anyone turned away, it will attract ALL sorts of people, opinions, moods, etc. And please realize that it also attracts a certain number of the "mentally challenged". But they need love too. Just try not to get sucked into someones negative head trip...

 

When there is something that is as full of Light as Rainbow; there will always be those who seek to destroy the Light.

Don't let it get you down & congrats on the impending arrival!

 

Yes, for one who was trying a small step towards Rainbow this has been very disheartening. The e-mail I received (seemingly sent to me only because I am a friend of Holly's) was beyond hateful. It was the ravings of a psycho.

 

And while I'm sure that there are some very odd personalities at Rainbow, TARA, I don't think they are prevalent. I mean, how many forumers that we know and love go to Rainbows and say nothing but good things. And if we find the 4-ums camp, I think the experience would be absolutely wonderful. There are weirdos in everything.

 

moomosphere, i dont think youre a complete waste of time, energy, and organs.
but youre headed down the right path! just keep your nose to the grindstone and you'll get there, no worries.

 

to be honest, I'm not sure if I was supposed to laugh at that or not. That's the one problem with text. No voice inflection, so you're not sure what's sarcastic and what's not.

*Edited*

 

Hey, Brian, great to see you again.
To me, Rainbow means keeping the values we sang about in the 60s alive, treating the world and its inhabitants with understanding and respect, answering an angry word with one of kindness, and remembering that when all is said and done, all we really are is cosmic dust, prone to imperfection and needing one anothers love and forgiveness--of course we need to be willing to extend our forgiveness to others as well!
Sorry for your sorrow, but happy in your coming joy.
I've loved you for a long time, brother, and I've missed you.

 

Hey! haven't seen you around for a while. Partly my own fault, too. Usually looking over Hippyfreek's shoulder when she's online, so I'm not on as much as I was. I love what you have said here and it has given me a few things to think about in my own approach to this thought and recent happenings. Good to see you here again and I'll make sure I'm not such a stranger around here anymore. Much love to ya.

Hehe. this is Monosphere again. Forgetting to log out of HippyFreek's account once again. I gotta watch out for that.

 

hey guys. ive only just recently discover the rainbow family and know next to nothing about it. but i think that there are people in all kinda of grounps that give groups a bad name. i think the rainbow familiy is me and its you and everyone. we are the rainbow family. we make of it what we will. people make mistakes and this guy whoever he is im sure needs to be heard in some way. i dont know him and i live miles away, ive never even spoken to him but there must be somthing in him that has made him behave this way. i dont belive its him nessisarily but an experience hes had perhaps. i really feel that this guy needs alot of love for whatever reasons and the best person to love him right no is the person hes hurt. for me its the hardest thing to do, love someone that has hurt me in some way but when i was at school i wasnt the nicest person all the time and i hurt people. there were those that chose to be kind and caring to me even though id hurt them. these people i have the deepest love for. they opened my eyes from a very dark time in my life when i was empty cold and alone. its o long ago that id forgotten about it till now but i really belive that love is especially important in times when you least wnt to love. it brings so much deeper love to life. i know that we cant change the world all by our selves but you know what. that guy that has hurt you right now is our brother. i think we should stand by him. i really am hurt by the action he has taken towards your fiancee, it truly hurts but it could become somthing really beautifull. dont let it linger please!


love and peace elliott