Planetary Citizens
Fueling big ideas and bold actions to nurture a thriving, connected world where people and planet prosper together.
Planetary Citizens is a 509(a)(2) nonprofit, EIN 93-4055628*
Mission: Promoting sustainable infrastructure and global harmony of people and planet through diverse, holistic approaches to educational, environmental, governmental, societal, and delivery systems challenges, fostering regenerative cultures and true democratic communities for a harmonious future.
Responding to the Call for Love
Welcome to the Planetary Citizens
At the heart of our mission lies the unifying principle that interconnectivity is not just an ideal, but the foundational fabric of a thriving planetary society. In an era defined by both profound division and unprecedented connectivity, the necessity for platforms that transcend geographical, cultural, and ideological boundaries is more evident than ever.
Planetary Citizens was conceived as a beacon of this new connectivity, reflective and advancing Planetary Citizens of old, a space where individuals from all corners of the Earth can converge not just to communicate, but to actively participate in shaping a future that values the collective over the isolation of the individual. This website serves as both a connecting node and a marketplace of ideas and resources, promoting sustainable practices and innovations that benefit humanity as a whole.
Our rationale is deeply rooted in the understanding that every action, every exchange, and every collaboration carries the potential to impact the global community. Achieving a sustainable infrastructure and global harmony is possible. By fostering an environment that encourages these interactions, we enable a cross-pollination of cultures, ideas, and solutions, making strides toward global resilience and sustainability.
I began this journey in 1975. After some years of exploring manufacturing and leadership in the aerospace industry, I began Be The Dream in 1988 as a coaching/consulting company with the vision of bridging business and spiritual best practices. The big dream at the time was to bridge many worlds through a system designed to do so, beginning with an international cultural center concept ahead of its time.
Decades later, with research, study and understanding the depth of inquiry necessary, Planetary Citizens emerged as a website showcasing others in 2010. In this new model, with nonprofit status now, commerce is not merely transactional but transformational, intended to support projects and initiatives that align with our vision of a harmonious planet. Each transaction is an investment in a shared future, a step towards realizing the potential of our collective capacity.
We support people and planet over profit, yet strive for an equitable transition for future thrivability. For now, we’ll work within existing systems until better ones are created. When we are successful, these systems will likely seem to emerge on their own as those with passion and purpose seek what is seeking them, with everything arriving on schedule as we focus attention, intention and interactions toward harmony among people and planet.
Join us at Planetary Citizens, where your presence and participation contribute to a tapestry of global change, weaving together the threads of individual actions into a fabric strong enough to support the weight of a new world consciousness. Together, we are not just citizens of our respective nations but of a vibrant, interconnected planet.
Please explore the website. It is a work in progress demonstrating the direction and rationale at present. I’m not a programmer or expert web developer, though I am able to craft a preliminary model that molds passion and purpose into pragmatic activities. We invite your help, however you can offer it. This is all about people of purpose helping others to achieve our collective goal – harmony among people and planet.
With love, respect and unyielding commitment,
Zen Benefiel, MA, MBA, TLC, DDiv (Honorary)