No. Not really, is there? I'm sorry. Unless, of course you like the peaceful seclusion of the countryside where no planning permission needs to be given for you to build your own home…far far away from the concepts of paying bills or food.
Me myself though, I like to think that I am paying a price for this luxury of being able to socialize with my friends…going to the cinema, or out for a meal, spending money on clothes…I mean this is all part of the parcel, right? This is why we become wage slaves, isn’t it? Well, and obviously the bill part, of course – rent, mortgage etc. Well – all good things in life have a catch, hey?
It’s a money system. Back in the days people exchanged valuables for things they needed or wanted. A sheep for a haircut. Actually not a bad concept.
The problem is – people couldn’t get rich quick. People didn’t have control over people. I dare to say people were almost equal to each other, because what was there to measure someone by?
Everyone had what they needed or wanted and if not they found someone, who had what they wanted and swapped it for something else. Easy. Everyone happy.
Nope-money had to be invented, clearly. People’s happiness needed to be monitored.
It might sound like a Utopia, or maybe even a bit like communism…but seriously – wouldn’t you be intrigued to find out whether it would be better to just grow your own food for yourself or to swap for something your neighbour has to offer?
I have been to East Germany recently speaking to some of the people living there – and let me tell you – it can really benefit your social life if you dare not putting such a high value on money. Instead you help each other out, trusting each other to do the same.
There is only one little problem with this nowadays. We’d need to take the focus off making the better deal and being wealthy, and to put it on helping each other out. Selfishness versus Compassion.
And quite frankly this might be too much to ask for in a world full of wage slaves working hard for more approval from big Mr Money.
On another note – if you like the idea of living a bit more self sufficiently you might be interested in staying with Bedouins for a holiday…Very inspiring and challenging but relaxing at the same time. Have a look on my website if you like www.moonlight-holidays.com
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