Joint Planning Exercise Part 2.
Not surprisingly we came up with water source, warmth = means to make fire, clothing, means to get food and some form of shelter and not much more. Though not possible by the billion, but if the global population loved this way things would not be so bad. Of course we would never have achieved such a large population living lik e this either. Not a bad thing.
So, stepping back into our current situation. What do we need? In order to exist in our current situation. Not wants, just basic to keep you where you are?
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A movement started some 25 years ago called "Voluntary Simplicity". It was about identifying one's measure of happiness with a minimum of material things. It changed my life and I still follow the idea. The book "Your Money or Your Life" was a big part of the movement. The held a conference in LA and the symbol was hearse with a luggage rack. This fits in to this discussion.
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JackPedigo
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Feb 28, 2018
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You are well up on this, yes, I have been in that for quite some years, ie their mailing list, always chasing new ideas. Hearse with a luggage rack, I can see the message.
In my case I could dispense with my car and walk/ride/ paddle to places. I must pay council rates or not be permitted to live here. I have energy self sufficiency and can be about 80% self sufficient in food, have enough water for everything except drinking, could install rainwater collection and/or a still or reverse osmosis filter, or continue to use council supplied water at about $180 a year. Insurance is not essential, but nice to have. Internet is more important than phone, but nice to have both. I have family here and the beach for recreation. I can access free ambulance and basic medical/emergency treatment is also free. I am no clothes horse, so minimal requirements there. Running out of ideas now.
Rugglesby
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