pstarr wrote:Sounds like you are talking to aimless comfortable self-satisfied middle-class white kids from a 1st-world country who want no part of the future and challenges of the coming difficulties?
To those same I recommend an apprenticeship in one of the trades; electrical plumbing ironwork carpentry. Stuff that is employable and may contribute to the redesign of our industrial world.
Ibon wrote:Perhaps a small confession is in order. What I described was somewhat my youth until I was in my 30's. The street smarts, survival skills and 1000's of miles of wilderness trails traveled did harden and wisen me in many ways to life and ingrained a work ethic of sorts that I definately attribute to the success I had later in life. For a very young person today I would guide them to gain that personal strength before negotiating the declining civilization. Don't chase the collapsing status quo. Be free as you can of all the trappings that will make you chase it.
SeaGypsy wrote:Without exception, every person I know who has opted to remain childless- is at the upper end of middle class, very well educated, intelligent and considerate of environmental concerns to do with overpopulation. So what happens when/if more and more join their ranks? We continue to see out of control breeding in the poorest and least educated populations and sectors of populations.
SeaGypsy wrote:Ok Ibon, to narrow the focus-
I believe in the process of self actualization tempered with the benefits of broad education. If one can't be happy doing something, there is little point in doing it. If advising those you want to be happy- my suggestion would be more focused on inward processes of self assessment, control, deep personal insight and choices made in the state of calm self awareness.
Loki wrote:The life of the “traveler” is also one of consumption, just in a different way.
I'm personally a homebody, I did a lot of traveling in my 20s, glad I did it, but I now have zero urge to travel. I personally would find the gypsy's life hell. Much rather stay at home and farm, build stuff, experiment with off grid power, brew beer, etc.
Paulo1 wrote:Ibon,
I respectfully disagree with your post and find the idea of simply living a David Caradine Kung Fu lifestyle pretty self indulgent and lacking in motivation and contribution.
farmlad wrote:I just came across an interesting article in BBC Magazine "A Point of View, See no Evil". I`m wondering what others make of this article.
Paulo1 wrote:I respectfully disagree with your post and find the idea of simply living a David Caradine Kung Fu lifestyle pretty self indulgent and lacking in motivation and contribution.
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