I love your redefinition of health and medicine and would expand it to include exercise and therapies like chiropractic, massage and acupuncture, with surgery seen as a last resort instead of the go-to recommendation. Also, cancer and heart disease are almost unheard of thanks to our healthier lifestyle, but a cure is freely available to anyone who does get sick.
What about reframing this as “insurance companies are ethically run so property owners can live without the fear of losing everything they own without fair compensation.” It would be terrible to think that there is no protection for your home in the event of a catastrophe.
The more we hold this in our conscioussness each day, for as many moments as we remember to, the more it spreads to others. The more hatred and anger towards others gets alleviated. The more humankind finds a little bit more of its humanity.
Then one day, we will wake up and discover our world within metamorphosizing into the world without. And our inner smile and joy will be seen in all we meet. Even in those who are still struggling with their humanity
I want to live into a world beyond patriarchy and colonialism doesn’t exists. I know, I know, it seems like wishful thinking, but unless we can think it, it will never come. This new world seems like a real possibility to me in my own little life. Thank you for allowing me to write this out:
Worth: you are whole, creative, and powerful simply because you exist.
Work is purposeful, not depleting. It follows the rhythm of my body and cycles and seasons. Rest is part of the cycle and creativity is at the centre.
Community not competition: less striving, everyone has a unique role and just does that.
Healing: we tend to each other and to have broken systems that harm us is insanity. No shame.
Creativity is life: writing, art, song, movement. We create with love, grow gardens with love, raise animals with love.
I did see a real life example of this in France in a small Cathar community. It is possible.
I was criticized as a small child for my “utopian” ideas about society. Later in life I heard John Lennon sing “Imagine”, and saw how our world treated someone who simply asked the world to “imagine” a better world. I’ve long held the belief that humanity continues to choose our current form of society when the only thing that separates the current from “heaven on earth” is choice.
Loved the list... shared it widely on my facebook feed. Thanks again for the creative visioning work you are doing. This list is a call for others to both vision and to engage. Otto Scharmer's article about Fourth Person: The Knowing of the Field, is particularly resonant and interest some of your audience. https://jabsc.org/index.php/jabsc/article/view/7909/6699
Breeding of purebred animals is strictly regulated. Kill shelters do not exist. Eco-bridges for wildlife are everywhere (but if we don’t have cars, maybe not necessary)
I would add that local communities are strengthened through IRL experiences, such as getting hands dirty together in community gardens, and new digital communities are built on an understructure of trust.
Maintenance is more desirable than disposing & purchasing new, supported by open source manuals.
Long-form storytelling remains as mind-opening and connective as it is now, alongside short-form.
And the pneumatic tube allows far away friends to pop over without
I appreciate this sentiment, but it feels too limiting to me. Wealth itself is not the problem. It’s what some people do with it that is. Especially those that hoard it.
I suppose I lack the imagination to regulate unmitigated wealth accumulation. I agree, it is not the wealth, but the people who hoard it. I just keep coming back to “how is one hour of — say Elon’s — time justifiably and exponentially that much more valuable than anyone else?” The wealth gap seems to only serve the oppression of those without.
I agree with so much that you say, and I suspect our financial upbringing was very different, as a result, I expect that we have different lenses with which we view the topic of wealth.
I keep thinking about what you have stated, and I am curious about your phrase “too limiting.” Are you advocating for unlimited wealth accumulation, a higher limit, or something different?
The use of the word “hoard” seems to suggest there should be a limit, but then the question is “what limit?” How would it be measured, monitored, or regulated?
Money is a major motivator for people, me included. Money buys the freedom to create and build things, and to support our families. I grew up “rich” but not excessively. We were taught to use our money for good. Now I have enough to live comfortably, but not enough to have my own plane 😂. I wouldn’t want one even if I did have enough because I’ve learned that with a lot of things comes a lot of responsibilities and work. I’d rather simplify my life. When I look at Elon or Rupert, both of whom I’ve met in person, I see a sickness. They are hoarding wealth for some deep inner need that will never be satisfied. Taxes are the only way to manage those people. (Rupert loathes taxes). But money itself is not the problem. It’s all made up anyway! The desire to get rich by any means, however, is like a disease. And many people who actually become rich (or famous) realize it doesn’t make them happier after all. But I don’t think we should deny them their journey.
I think of money in terms of energy flow. I grew up poor, but privileged. I went to a private catholic school, but was one of the poorest students. The contrast between my life and my classmates’ has made a lasting impression of “lack.” We always had enough to survive, but it always felt like a struggle just to exist.
With regards to the psychology of Elon and Rupert, I feel like they are overcompensating for their own childhood trauma and greater society pays the price.
If we could create a society where people’s basic needs are met maybe there wouldn’t be the mental disease of wealth hoarding.
Thank you for engaging. I truly appreciate you taking the time to have this discussion.
I agree about them overcompensating for their childhood trauma! I think a good approach would be a universal basic income that ensures food and shelter for everyone. Especially once AI takes away so many jobs!
I'm happy to engage. It makes me think! Thank you for that!
Hmmm. Maybe something about the use of exploiting desire is banned? Im thinking about our capitalistic society fueled by the constant prodding of the desire for more habit loop in our subconscious brains. It is played upon by advertising, and social media and influencers and algorithms. Not sure how to imagine a world where we voluntarily give up our addiction to the ceaseless and unslakesble tide of wanting.
Would a communally shared belief in a happy, healthy society be enough to keep us learning and growing? It seems to me that our current model of competition is — at its core — anti-social.
I appreciate that you are planning to make room in your new world for people of all stripes, even these folks. Let me know when Maria's World is move-in ready!
I love your redefinition of health and medicine and would expand it to include exercise and therapies like chiropractic, massage and acupuncture, with surgery seen as a last resort instead of the go-to recommendation. Also, cancer and heart disease are almost unheard of thanks to our healthier lifestyle, but a cure is freely available to anyone who does get sick.
Yes!
"No insurance industry is required or needed."
I've been angry about this for decades! Who the hell came up with this idea?! It's nothing but a money making scam!
What about reframing this as “insurance companies are ethically run so property owners can live without the fear of losing everything they own without fair compensation.” It would be terrible to think that there is no protection for your home in the event of a catastrophe.
And then ensure that catastrophes ARE covered.
Good one!
Also noise and light pollution are strictly regulated
Yes!
The more we hold this in our conscioussness each day, for as many moments as we remember to, the more it spreads to others. The more hatred and anger towards others gets alleviated. The more humankind finds a little bit more of its humanity.
Then one day, we will wake up and discover our world within metamorphosizing into the world without. And our inner smile and joy will be seen in all we meet. Even in those who are still struggling with their humanity
I want to live into a world beyond patriarchy and colonialism doesn’t exists. I know, I know, it seems like wishful thinking, but unless we can think it, it will never come. This new world seems like a real possibility to me in my own little life. Thank you for allowing me to write this out:
Worth: you are whole, creative, and powerful simply because you exist.
Work is purposeful, not depleting. It follows the rhythm of my body and cycles and seasons. Rest is part of the cycle and creativity is at the centre.
Community not competition: less striving, everyone has a unique role and just does that.
Healing: we tend to each other and to have broken systems that harm us is insanity. No shame.
Creativity is life: writing, art, song, movement. We create with love, grow gardens with love, raise animals with love.
I did see a real life example of this in France in a small Cathar community. It is possible.
I love this!
I was criticized as a small child for my “utopian” ideas about society. Later in life I heard John Lennon sing “Imagine”, and saw how our world treated someone who simply asked the world to “imagine” a better world. I’ve long held the belief that humanity continues to choose our current form of society when the only thing that separates the current from “heaven on earth” is choice.
Loved the list... shared it widely on my facebook feed. Thanks again for the creative visioning work you are doing. This list is a call for others to both vision and to engage. Otto Scharmer's article about Fourth Person: The Knowing of the Field, is particularly resonant and interest some of your audience. https://jabsc.org/index.php/jabsc/article/view/7909/6699
This exactly! Thank you for legitimizing what I was doing intuitively!
Breeding of purebred animals is strictly regulated. Kill shelters do not exist. Eco-bridges for wildlife are everywhere (but if we don’t have cars, maybe not necessary)
I would add that local communities are strengthened through IRL experiences, such as getting hands dirty together in community gardens, and new digital communities are built on an understructure of trust.
Maintenance is more desirable than disposing & purchasing new, supported by open source manuals.
Long-form storytelling remains as mind-opening and connective as it is now, alongside short-form.
And the pneumatic tube allows far away friends to pop over without
fossil fuel.
Pneumatic tubes for the win!
It’s illegal to earn more than 100 times the federal minimum wage.
I appreciate this sentiment, but it feels too limiting to me. Wealth itself is not the problem. It’s what some people do with it that is. Especially those that hoard it.
I suppose I lack the imagination to regulate unmitigated wealth accumulation. I agree, it is not the wealth, but the people who hoard it. I just keep coming back to “how is one hour of — say Elon’s — time justifiably and exponentially that much more valuable than anyone else?” The wealth gap seems to only serve the oppression of those without.
I agree with so much that you say, and I suspect our financial upbringing was very different, as a result, I expect that we have different lenses with which we view the topic of wealth.
I keep thinking about what you have stated, and I am curious about your phrase “too limiting.” Are you advocating for unlimited wealth accumulation, a higher limit, or something different?
The use of the word “hoard” seems to suggest there should be a limit, but then the question is “what limit?” How would it be measured, monitored, or regulated?
What am I missing?
Money is a major motivator for people, me included. Money buys the freedom to create and build things, and to support our families. I grew up “rich” but not excessively. We were taught to use our money for good. Now I have enough to live comfortably, but not enough to have my own plane 😂. I wouldn’t want one even if I did have enough because I’ve learned that with a lot of things comes a lot of responsibilities and work. I’d rather simplify my life. When I look at Elon or Rupert, both of whom I’ve met in person, I see a sickness. They are hoarding wealth for some deep inner need that will never be satisfied. Taxes are the only way to manage those people. (Rupert loathes taxes). But money itself is not the problem. It’s all made up anyway! The desire to get rich by any means, however, is like a disease. And many people who actually become rich (or famous) realize it doesn’t make them happier after all. But I don’t think we should deny them their journey.
I think of money in terms of energy flow. I grew up poor, but privileged. I went to a private catholic school, but was one of the poorest students. The contrast between my life and my classmates’ has made a lasting impression of “lack.” We always had enough to survive, but it always felt like a struggle just to exist.
With regards to the psychology of Elon and Rupert, I feel like they are overcompensating for their own childhood trauma and greater society pays the price.
If we could create a society where people’s basic needs are met maybe there wouldn’t be the mental disease of wealth hoarding.
Thank you for engaging. I truly appreciate you taking the time to have this discussion.
I agree about them overcompensating for their childhood trauma! I think a good approach would be a universal basic income that ensures food and shelter for everyone. Especially once AI takes away so many jobs!
I'm happy to engage. It makes me think! Thank you for that!
Thank you, trying to find time to figure out my own vision is daunting. This is inspirational on every level.
Today is a good day for visualization!
Hmmm. Maybe something about the use of exploiting desire is banned? Im thinking about our capitalistic society fueled by the constant prodding of the desire for more habit loop in our subconscious brains. It is played upon by advertising, and social media and influencers and algorithms. Not sure how to imagine a world where we voluntarily give up our addiction to the ceaseless and unslakesble tide of wanting.
We will need some sort of challenge to keep us learning and growing. Managing desire seems to be an individual choice.
Would a communally shared belief in a happy, healthy society be enough to keep us learning and growing? It seems to me that our current model of competition is — at its core — anti-social.
"disney of darkness" lol i second that.
additions? maybe...
caps on executive salaries similar to those that dr. bronner's imposes. dr. bronner's has a 5 to 1 cap for executives (or maybe just the CEO, idr)?
make it illegal for politicians to accept corporate donations, and personal donations would be capped per year (not per race)?
make euthanasia legal?
Maria, did you just start a “think tank” for a healthier, happier society? Can I be a member?
Sure!
"The Disney of Darkness!" Made me laugh out loud. But it's not a bad idea!
Thanks. It makes me laugh, too. Except that I think it would be quite popular with a certain segment. Like paintball, but with real blood.
I appreciate that you are planning to make room in your new world for people of all stripes, even these folks. Let me know when Maria's World is move-in ready!
LOL! Okay.
Thunderdome for the anti-social.
Love it! Laughing out loud!
Very true, 8/8. Thank you!
Beautiful