w.i.p. concept… only in my dreams probably lol
Purpose :
sustainable, cooperative living, spiritual practices
Focuses :
Environmental Stewardship, Creativity, Beauty
Aesthetics :
There would be beautiful cob houses built and sculpted that looks like it came out of a story book, like this beautiful building a man built himself. Because they are make in the same materials, all the buildings would be harmonious with each other so it would feel like you’re almost transported into a fantasy book. There would be no car in sight; maybe there is a car just in case but out of sight and far away. Everything is close by and walkable - or bikeable. It would be encouraged to participate in constructions. Buildings could also exist where someone could have their goods on the lower level and live on a second level - or right next door.
Spiritual :
I imagine practices that evolve over time and become a ritual that can bring everyone together. Practicing mindfulness. Celebrate the beauty of nature and take care of it. Certain rituals and practices such as principles in clothing. Shared spirituality or religion is a strong way to bond communities. Habits such as very limited media and ‘entertainment’ so that our minds can stay clean and not sucked into the predatory nature of socials medias, doom-scrolling, and their realization that making you mad keeps you engaged, which lines their pockets. The ever increasing mental health problems that correlates with social media is so concerning, and yet they want to even expose younger and younger children to these harmful algorithms. Spirituality and religion I think helps people reconnect with the world around them and give them a sense of purpose, compared to the empty feeling one gets from social medias etc.
Sustainable :
There would be not only be water storage, canning, permaculture and such for our needs. There would also be classes to spread the knowledge for providing for our own needs and wellness to sustain the community for future generations. Keeping in mind all the ways current society fails us or could collapse, we need to give ourselves the peace of mind that we can be completely independent from them. It may never happen, but even so, having the sustainability to persist through anything helps even in smaller societal crisis, such as unrest, crime, shortages, inflation etc.
Cooperative Living :
wip