Alumbo has been designed expressly for a particular segment of the population known as Cultural Creatives ^(*). This broad and diverse group of people spans all areas of society, however Cultural Creatives do share a common worldview.

You can judge for yourself whether you have this same value system by checking the following statements that you agree with (taken from the work of sociologist Paul Ray, see below).

You are likely to be a Cultural Creative if you:

1. love Nature and are deeply concerned about its destruction

2. are strongly aware of the problems of the whole planet (global warming, destruction of rainforests, overpopulation, lack of ecological sustainability, exploitation of people in poorer countries) and want to see more action on them, such as limiting economic growth

3. would pay more taxes or pay more for consumer goods if you could know the money would go to clean up the environment and to stop global warming

4. place a great deal of importance on developing and maintaining your relationships

5. place a lot of value on helping other people and bringing out their unique gifts

6. do volunteering for one or more good causes

7. care intensely about both psychological and spiritual development

8. see spirituality or religion as important in your life, but are concerned about the role of the Religious Right in politics

9. want more equality for women at work, and more women leaders in business and politics

10. are concerned about violence and abuse of women and children around the world

11. want our politics and government spending to put more emphasis on children's education and well-being, on rebuilding our neighborhoods and communities, and on creating an ecologically sustainable future

12. are unhappy with both the Left and the Right in politics, and want a to find a new way that is not in the mushy middle

13. tend to be somewhat optimistic about our future, and distrust the cynical and pessimistic view that is given by the media

14. want to be involved in creating a new and better way of life in our country

15. are concerned about what the big corporations are doing in the name of making more profits: downsizing, creating environmental problems, and exploiting poorer countries

16. have your finances and spending under control, and are not concerned about overspending

17. dislike all the emphasis in modern culture on success and "making it," on getting and spending, on wealth and luxury goods

18. like people and places that are exotic and foreign, and like experiencing and learning about other ways of life.

Does this sound like you? If so, you'll probably find Alumbo a valuable resource and a comfortable place to call home and to visit with others. If you have friends, family or colleagues you feel would also appreciate and benefit from this website, click here to recommend Alumbo to them.

Regardless of your views, please enjoy the website and let us know how we can improve to serve you better. Also, if you have a interest or expertise in a particular topic, we invite you to get involved by submitting an article or becoming a community leader. We welcome and appreciate your input and participation!