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The age of opulence has been outgrown by the current residents of our only home, Earth. Opulence, when some have surplus they will never be aware of , much less utilize; and some don't have even the basic necessities of life.
We are in an age we could begin thinking of as an age of abundance. There is more than enough for everyone to live a full, healthy, joy filled existence. There is no satisfaction or ultimate benefit in hoarding, possessions or certificates of "wealth". Dignity, privacy, access to resources, freedom from exploitation, access to education, full human participation and the reasonable expectation that governments, social and religious institutions WILL work at and acheive peace. Anything less is unacceptable. The tiny dwelling movement. It is a small simple part of a complex solution. It is worth looking at, knowing about, supporting. It is clearly not for everyone. Most are unlikely to trade in their McMansion (or even a comfortable and modest home) for the adventure of trying to manage in a 200 SF cabin, bungalow, trailer, earthship, earthbag home or yurt. But if you have ever slept in the rain and cold (or know of somebody that has to), if you are one catastrophic life event away from homelessness (which most people are), this concept may be worth a look. The current refugee crisis has made most of us aware that many people sicken or die, damage their health or shorten their lifespan for lack of adequate shelter. But if basic affordable shelter is off the radar for any reason for any person, this may well be a game changer. And the status quo for these folks is just not acceptable. Maybe you don't want to work long hours to pay an unnecessary oversize tab? You might just have the makings of a minimalist! You like a challenge or adventure? Consider small. Small comes in a variety of flavors. There is a growing wealth of options in this incredibly diverse movement. Houseboat? Treehouse? Earthship? It truly is worth a look. Maybe you'll find your passion, or rekindle a long forgotten dream. If you do choose a reduced footprint, there will be more for everyone and you may find you like small packages, or the byproduct of that choice, more money, more time, more options, more freedom.
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AuthorRobert Brooks Builder Developer Entrepreneur Seeker Archives
July 2019
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