The BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS about Intentional Communities

[@ellinorcarlander1122]

Thankyou, very good points of view! To love yourself and also love (and/or respect) others. To feel like you want to give to the community, to appreciate what you recieve and life itself... Not give because of guilt or demand, to give from your heart and the abundance you find and live in... That is a true challenge to deepen into love and trust the flow and energys, that there is always enough for and to everyone. There is always something I/we can give and also be open to recieve, to fill up the energy to be able to give even more, heartfully ❤...

[@divinaflamingarrow9556]

Powerful and enlightening ❤

[@EmmaBundgaardPoulsen]

Great video! In my community (about 50 people), we have significant problems with the fact that about 15 of us are doing the vast majority of the work. We 15 are always exhausted and spend almost all our time just keeping the place running. The others just show up and somewhat take it for granted that things will get done. We've tried many different methods to get people more involved: coercion, cake, empathy, scolding. But nothing works. I would love it if you could make a video about it, if you have any relevant knowledge.

[@celastrinarebecka]

thank you Emma! This is a problem many communities face! In my community it's been resolved with obligatory turns for essential things in the community, like cooking, cleaning up/cleaning spaces and other everyday tasks (iit depends ofc on the needs of the community). These turns rotate equally on all people and if someone can't do it's turn you can change with someone else or also pay someone to do it for you, which has helped many people who were looking for jobs when just arriving to the community. I've realized that the best thing is to over-organize everything and have many clear roles. Another thing we do is that each person is responsiible for one area (economics, food, gardens etc). Each person is like a project manager for their specific area, this also helps a lot. Organizing in this way, keeping track, writing down decisions and so on helps with conflict resolution and makes everything clear to everyone

[@lorrainepiers489]

Spot on! So wise. You have obviously learnt all the lessons of community living. Bravo!❤

[@celastrinarebecka]

@@lorrainepiers489 thank you 😍

[@pauladavis7020]

I love all of this information but especially the last point. Community and a civilization should support the dreams of the individual. I believe a person’s deepest dreams come true then turn around and serve the community. A continual spiral upward of support back and forth. Thank you ❤

[@celastrinarebecka]

Thank you Paula!! Yes I truly agree, that's so important no matter in what context we live!

[@pauladavis7020]

Good luck k with your new baby and blessings to your family ❤

[@celastrinarebecka]

Thank you 😍

[@only4coco150]

Thank you for your insightful informations 🙏🏼❤️ I'm seeking advice on achieving financial stability through online opportunities that allow for location independence. So, that I can contribute positively and bring also kind of financial stability within any community when I come to join without being a burden. Could you share examples of meaningful online ventures or existing companies where one can build something valuable and sustainable? Some options that have proven successful for others over the years? Thank you 😊

[@GreenJack451]

You have to be a free, self-confident, high-performing person to be a member of an Intentional Community. These are roughly the character traits of an entrepreneurial person. However, the vast majority of people are employee types. This is how we experience the world going to the dogs. People can't love and organize themselves.

[@celastrinarebecka]

@@GreenJack451 I agree that this makes things much easier. However since we’re all different there needs to be some structures in place that can facilitate everyone. I do believe that having free and self-confident people is an ideal for any society that truly wants to evolve and have its members evolve ☺️

[@GreenJack451]

@@celastrinarebecka You have point out all the right things in the video. But my question, and especially for my self, how can I get there, to be this free minded, self-confident human. You are also right, we need that in every connection that people have in order to live in peace and understanding. . But how do I get there, if I am lost at all. Do we need an advisor, teaching, spiritual leader to show the path for the lost? Someone like Jesus for example (you can point out others, if you want)

[@LeifArneStorset]

Very interesting! Do you have specific ideas on how the community can support individuality? Or is it more about _not_ doing things that impinge on individuality?

[@celastrinarebecka]

@@LeifArneStorset there are many ways but mostly to have structures that allow people to take personal responsibility, highlight the talents of each individual etc. it’s both a structural and social support