So good Andy. Glad you're on the mend after that roller-coaster. Many similarities to my own journey and I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to connect deeply with my family these last few years. I don't want my kids to ever leave home.
We've actually arrived at think local and act local although of course global issues are impacting our present and future. But I do believe that in the not too distant future our Monkeyspheres will be drastically scaled back to a range consisting of immediate (as in those in the same household) family and neighbours. As a father my mantra is "what physical and emotional legacy can I leave my kids and possible future grandkids for doing well in that radically relocalised way of life?"
Cutting to the heart of the matter... Capitalism champions the individual, whether it be individual 'brilliance' or individual 'choice'. It seems to me that what you're saying is that contemporary life is designed to separate us from the people around us, and to seek meaning in the 'stuff'.
When in reality meaning is all around us, in the family we care for, in the friends we will do anything for, and workmates we help move house on the weekend.
If we focused on those relationships and how our actions affected them, perhaps that would be all we needed?
Sorry to hear Andy. Gallstones are no joke. You are so right. We need to do better by each other and it’s never too late to get started. Capitalism sucks and the sooner it’s done for the better. Regrettably its demise will be very messy. I comfort myself by thinking about how horrible it will be for the bloated plutocrats.
Oh Andy, you really do hit the nail on the head. Reading your words resonate so much with me.
I’m so sorry you’ve not been well. Gall stones are, indeed, so painful. (Not had them myself but dealt with enough who have!) Glad it’s nothing more sinister though. Sending love. X
So good Andy. Glad you're on the mend after that roller-coaster. Many similarities to my own journey and I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to connect deeply with my family these last few years. I don't want my kids to ever leave home.
We've actually arrived at think local and act local although of course global issues are impacting our present and future. But I do believe that in the not too distant future our Monkeyspheres will be drastically scaled back to a range consisting of immediate (as in those in the same household) family and neighbours. As a father my mantra is "what physical and emotional legacy can I leave my kids and possible future grandkids for doing well in that radically relocalised way of life?"
Damn, Andy!
Cutting to the heart of the matter... Capitalism champions the individual, whether it be individual 'brilliance' or individual 'choice'. It seems to me that what you're saying is that contemporary life is designed to separate us from the people around us, and to seek meaning in the 'stuff'.
When in reality meaning is all around us, in the family we care for, in the friends we will do anything for, and workmates we help move house on the weekend.
If we focused on those relationships and how our actions affected them, perhaps that would be all we needed?
Lovely piece. I find myself nodding and saying "yep" all through it.
Sorry to hear Andy. Gallstones are no joke. You are so right. We need to do better by each other and it’s never too late to get started. Capitalism sucks and the sooner it’s done for the better. Regrettably its demise will be very messy. I comfort myself by thinking about how horrible it will be for the bloated plutocrats.
Oh Andy, you really do hit the nail on the head. Reading your words resonate so much with me.
I’m so sorry you’ve not been well. Gall stones are, indeed, so painful. (Not had them myself but dealt with enough who have!) Glad it’s nothing more sinister though. Sending love. X
Tautoko.
Thanks for sharing this deep reflection Andy. Kia kaha e hoa