inspiration all around us

By Marykathleen

inspired by synergy

Synergy: 'the cooperative interaction among groups

I have been reading an inspiring book about the co-operative revolution in a new publication to celebrate the International Year of Co-operatives. It challenges the Darwinian theory of survival of the fittest and cites many examples in nature where co-operation within one or more species makes for efficiency and survival.

In 1844, the Rochdale pioneers created a successful co-operative model that became a blueprint for UK consumer co-operatives and goes on to inspire today's global movement.

And this morning, there they were, hundreds of wild geese, flying co-operatively, conserving energy by reducing wind resistance and taking turns to fly in the lead position.

It makes me proud to be a Co-op member.

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