The idea that Ben introduced to me of Occupy 2.0 intrigued me.  As the government has figured out a way (not a good way) to evict Occupiers from their encampments, it becomes critical to create a new model for "occupying".  

Unfortunately, because I have only attended on Occupy Cincinnati gathering, I am not the voice of an experienced Occupier.

And, I am still wondering what Occupy 2.0 might look like?  A living organism adapts to its environment or dies.

Watching this video of a flashmob - a well "orchestrated" flashmob - left me wondering if that would be an interesting adaptation for Occupy.  

Flashmobs have been showing up for several years now - with what appears to be immunity to governmental or corporate limitations. Rather than showing up "shouting" - what if they began showing up - with song and music - and letting their "signage" show their Occupy-ness as well as "who they are" and what they stand for.

I weary of people buying into mainstream media and political parties depicting this as a group of malcontents and low life.

For the past 5 years, I have been part of Standing Women on Mother's Day for peace, justice, and fair conditions for all children. We have been standing all over the world at the same hour - ringing our bells - holding space in our circle - and reading a poem - a proclamation. Holding signs for what we are standing for. Then, we break into small groups and respond to a powerful question around what we can do to change the world for the future.  In Cincinnati, we have converged on the same space each year - in the middle of Hyde Park Square - a parking island in the middle of this upscale shopping area. We are surrounded by trees, benches, and the fountain.  We are there for about 45-60 minutes and then we disburse.  I had not thought of it until now, but it is a form of a flashmob and occupy.  No one has ever asked us to leave. We quietly show up, sing a song, ring the bells - and then leave.  BUT many passersby ask what we are doing and then join us.  Last year, at our location we had 45. (45 x 1000s of other groups) This is happening all over the world on the same day at 1pm there time. So, it travels like a wave across the globe.

Is there something in this model for Occupy?  I offer this as a possibility.