daniel wrote:
So, if you can't do politics, nor religion, and the New Age was basically an attempt to cage the spirit... what kind of a "system" would you create, in order to live and prosper in it?
Good question Daniel
I would construct a system that doesn't make one work for a currency that's a debt based system. Instead, the system would be mostly a reciprocal one where people exchange goods or service for goods or service. I really resonate with Michael Tellinger's Ubuntu party where money is no longer used. I don't have all the answers so I'm not gonna attempt to construct an economic system; it's not where my talents are.
Also, I don't want to 'prosper' financially, I just want to live without worrying about having enough money to just get by. I don't need brand names, I despise the concept of 'clout'. Instead, I'd like to prosper spiritually ... grow as a person, become a better person, do things that are not only good for myself and my loved ones but everyone.
I definitely wouldn't have all these restrictions we have with borders needing passports, registering a car (would do without cars as a necessity to go to work), insurance, and the biggest one of all ... I would get rid of all centralized governments. Instead, society could be more local-based. Build strong local communities and maybe elect a local elder that doesn't 'campaign' for the 'elder' position but instead in chosen by the people. Maybe limit the elder's length in position to 1 year, or make it longer with more than just one elder so that less time would be required to do the job so that the person could continue to do with their life what they really love.