Present Company
Humans Blooming Offline Together
A real community for those who get it...
A network of vivid people revolving around a monthly typewritten newsletter by mail.
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oice gatherings. Pen pal matching. Real paper, real presence.
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The Bloom Papers arrives with each New Moon—twelve pages, folded, stamped.
You can write back. I interact with the most resonant letters. For SEED match members for direct correspondence.
We gather by voice quarterly.
We meet in person seasonally and as inspired.
Everything slower. Everything through the mail.
Two Paths...
1.
The Bloom Journey (Seed) - $97/month
Includes:
Monthly Bloom Papers delivered by New Moon mail (12 pages, typewritten)
Submit letters and responses
Community belonging from day one
Full participation in community gatherings and programs
Path to deeper invitation as we grow together over time:
Soil (quarterly voice gatherings, pen pal matching, seasonal exchanges)
Bloom (regional in-person gatherings, retreat access, guest contributions)
Light (monthly 1-on-1 mentorship sessions)
2.
Access Edition - $47/month
Includes:
Monthly Bloom Papers delivered by New Moon mail (same 12 pages, same quality)
Submit letters and responses
Part of SemperNEXUS correspondence network
Not included:
Community voice/in-person gatherings
Pen pal correspondence matching
Spotlights, retreats, or deeper participation
Invitation to Soil/Bloom/Light editions
Who it's for:
Those for whom $97 is beyond reach right now
Those who don't have capacity for community engagement
Those who just want the monthly transmission
Key Distinctions.
Same Quality Content:
Both paths receive identical Bloom Papers. The difference is community participation, not content quality.
No Shame:
Choosing Access Edition is not "less than" — it's about honoring what your current season allows.
Transition Possible:
If you start with Access Edition and circumstances change (financial, capacity, readiness), you can write to transition to The Bloom Journey.
Both Are Founding Members:
Those who join before [your date] are founding members, regardless of path.
How to Choose...
Ask yourself honestly:
Can I invest $97/month?
If yes, consider The Bloom Journey
Do I want community gatherings?
If yes, The Bloom Journey
Am I willing to engage for deeper invitation?
If yes, The Bloom Journey; if you just want the papers, Access Edition
Trust your knowing.
Choose what fits your season.
And we'll see you on the other side when it ripens.
In Bloom,
Steven Budden Jr.
Present Company
info@presentcompany.io
Copyright Steven Budden 2025
101 Glen Lennox Dr Suite 300,
Chapel Hill, NC 27517