Resignation announced
Sue Simpson will resign her position as general secretary at the next AGM of the Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand in August 2020.
Close on fourteen years ago I took on the position of general secretary for New Zealand. Looking back over these years I realize how privileged I have been to work with so many diverse and interesting people both nationally and internationally. My decision to resign now was based on an inner knowing that it is time to let go and hand the reins over to someone else. This will bring the possibility for fresh impulses and initiatives.
Moving forward, I would like to support the Society, council and general secretary, while being free of responsibilities that come with roles. A central focus will be strengthening eurythmy in New Zealand and working with Pacifica Eurythmy College in Brisbane, Australia.
Engagement with world needs
Over the years of coming to the Goetheanum my experience was how the world consciousness has strengthened amongst the Goetheanum Leadership, country representatives, treasurers and council members. The Goetheanum Leadership has found a way of truly co-working that brings positive potential for the future. A danger I see is when we as members expect too much of a group such as the Goetheanum Leadership or councils. In the Society we struggle with fairly constant criticism that has a place but can also destroy.
As regards the Society, I think if it is to strengthen, there needs to be greater engagement with world needs, from the members, especially those in the School of Spiritual Science. All our study will be fruitless if it doesn’t connect with the world. My sense is that the Society will be visible when there is real interest and engagement with first our immediate environment, inclusive of organisations and individuals, that in turn can expand to embrace a wider world