....Is and has been giving very serious consideration to flying the coop. First, let me take a moment to thank the stars that I've found such a keyboard oasis. I was beginning to think that my progresssive jadedness with the "system" was exclusive to me and ME only! It's been a relief to know that there are others out there who don't feel they jive with the social banalaties that we're supposed to let dictate us. A little bit about me; I'm 30, laid back, hard-working and about as easy a person to get along with as you'll find. I've tried the entire course of my life up to this point to fit-in with the whole 60 hour a week-life- passing-you-by-perpetually-in-debt grind. I'm done. I've gotten to the point now that if I died tommorrow I'd leave behind a pretty lame epitaph: He worked - He died. Pretty much sums it up. I've lurked for awhile now. Reading posts and basically having my questions answered for me. I'm not looking for a weekend trip to clear my head and re-connect...I've done that. I need very badly to be around other people who share the same ideals as me, that until recently, were still pretty vague and indefinable even to myself. Unity first and foremost, with other like-minded individuals who are more focused on experience and spirit rather than their lap-top or getting their car waxed. Mainly I'm just sick of feeling like a consumer puppet. It seems like everyday is consumed by working towards the aqquisition of shit that I could care less about. It'd be great if I could find another soul or "souls" to plan and and get started on an odyssey with. I wouldn't have much to bring to the table. No car and about a $1000.00 in cash. I guess ideally the place I'm looking for wouldn't require much - Hands that aren't afraid to pitch-in and a sense of selflessness for a "family core". Thanks for reading my rant, Alrightthen
Firstly, have you studied the commune directories like http://www.ic.org ? This particular forum room seems mostly populated by peeps whom are thinking along the same lines as yourself, want to either setup or join a commune, but few whom actually live in a commune IYSWIM.
Thanks for the response. To answer your question; Yes! I've spent the majority of yesterday afternoon and most of this morning going through them. Sounds like there are some pretty feesible options out there. Really I don't think that finding an intial landing spot would be an issue. Just trying to find a like-minded person....Lewis needs a Clark if you know what I mean. Thanks again, Alrightthen
I fell your plight Alrightthen. I've reach that point in my life a few years ago. Been worken to build my own place out in the Desert for some time now and It has been tough. Just read the thread ( actually started contruction on desert home stead) to get and idea of what I mean. That thread is poorly named too I have done very little work out there. Just working on getting rid of the dedt that I have at the momment. Just curious if you have rid your self of your dedt , and What your plans are for reaching your desired goal? Oh ya I have also found it difficult to find people of like mind. It easy to find people that are like minded on the surface but once you spend time too really get to know them things seem to change very quickly. Thats why I'm gone off on my own for the time being . After all the only person you can truely depend on is yourself , first and foremost. But it's always nice to have help. All my best wishes to you.
Thanks for the response Desertdave. Tying up the loose-ends I have right now in addition to "planning" is what is presently keeping me grounded for the next few weeks. It sounds like you have a good start on acheiving a dream. I'm not presently sure which way the wind is going to blow me but I've begun to make friends with a few people on here and feel like it's a start. Keep us all posted on the progression of your work and I'm sure you're bound to have a few people who'll jump on board of your vision. Alrightthen
