KNOWLEDGE --- PART OF THE SOLUTION
Eric N. Best, Ph.D.
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Evolving Enlightenment via "Real" Community
MOVING OUT OF PAIN
AND INTO THE PLEASURE OF
JOY & LOVE
Hello All,
Jordan in my experience is definitely an above average guy in consciousness development and here he brings into focus an overarching clarity about the culture we live in. And that clarity does not reveal anything good !!
We offer a way out .... see below after Jordan's article.
This is not a recommendation. Squidgame is brutally violent. But it’s the most-watched series on Netflix ever, with 1.65 billion hours of viewing in the first 28 days. Things with this kind of popularity are like a direct line to our social psyche, as recurring dreams in our collective unconscious. But since none of us reading this is in a bloody fight for the death, what’s the symbol reflecting about our lives and the human condition? The characters are all debtors competing in kids’ games for a massive cash prize. The metaphor is not about money. Money is always a symbol. Often for value/self-worth or safety. So if we look at the Squidgame characters’ ‘debt’ as a lack of self-worth, they’re competing in savage forms of ‘kids games’ to get self-worth, it starts to feel eerily familiar. Here are some modern, savage kid’s games that many of us play: How many likes did I get? Hide and seek the truth, in fear of upsetting someone. Red team v blue team, capture the flag (so as not to feel isolated and alone). If this all seems pretty dark, it’s because it is. The good fight, as far as I can tell, involves being honest about what is, risking going for more goodness even in the face of danger and depression and pain. But one interesting thing (spoiler) in Squidgame is that the games go on despite our hero’s best attempts to thwart them. And when the winner decides to try to take the games down (season 2 foreshadowing) he does so at the cost of quality time with his daughter, which was raison d'etre. From this I take a message of transcend and include: transcend these “childish games for money” (seeking external validation, etc) but don’t try to exclude them. When we spend effort and energy trying to fight them we lose what really matters most to us. Instead, acknowledge this as a part of how your current self-system self-organizes, and then turn your attention to your purpose and go toward that. This is similar to being in a Circle, wanting someone else to be different, and then, rather than making that wrong, turning inward to see what the deeper driver of your desire is and being with that. (It’s also originally South Korean, which I find a fascinating sign of the shifting Amero-centricisim.) This is part of Daily Relatefulness - a daily email of contemplations, micro-transformations, reframes and (hopefully) inspiration. Thought provoking? Transformative? A paid subscription is a great way to show you value this work. Kinda like buying me a coffee once a month to keep these conversations going. You can change your notification frequency on your accounts page.
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We are building an
intentional community rooted in the values of Love, Truth, and Joy.
Our purpose is to create a living environment where
individuals and families can thrive — emotionally,
spiritually, and physically — while contributing to
something larger than ourselves.
✨ Core Values
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Love: Cultivating compassion, connection, and care in all relationships.
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Truth: Practicing honesty, transparency, and authentic self-expression.
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Joy: Celebrating life as sacred, embracing play, pleasure, and creativity.
We honor both the individual and the collective, balancing personal freedom with community responsibility.
💞 Love, Life, Sex - Positive Ethos
We are a Life-positive community, which means:
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We see intimacy and sexuality as natural, life-giving, and sacred.
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We welcome diverse expressions of love and relationship styles (monogamous, polyamorous, queer, exploring).
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Consent, respect, and communication are the foundation of all interactions.
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Our culture affirms the freedom to be authentic, while prioritizing safety, boundaries, and care.
🌍 Lifestyle & Practices
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Shared meals, cooperative living, and ecological practices
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Regular circles for authentic communication and decision-making
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Celebrations of art, music, ritual, and seasonal cycles
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Opportunities for personal growth: meditation, embodiment, tantra, and conscious workshops
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Support for individual creativity, livelihood, and service to the wider world
- We commit to continued
learning throughout life.
🕊 Governance & Structure
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Decision-Making: Advanced decision making and/or sociocracy (to be refined together)
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Membership: A gradual process with stages of visiting, residency, and deeper commitment
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Contribution: Each member contributes time, energy, and resources according to their capacity while fulfilling a basic minimum contribution
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Location: Beautiful rural land with green pastures, slightly rolling hill, forest, lake and stream. N.E. Texas 8 miles from 3-state border of Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana.
🌟 Who We’re Looking For
We seek pioneers of the heart,
mind, and Soul
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People who are emotionally mature and self-aware
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Those committed to conscious communication and personal growth
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Individuals, couples, and families who value community life
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Explorers of love and intimacy who resonate with sex-positive values
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Builders, creators, healers, organizers, artists, and visionaries
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If this vision stirs
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Let’s begin with a conversation and see how we can weave our
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📩 Contact:
Eric or Wendy at: Maripo...@gmail.com
📍 Location: Beautiful rural land with green pastures,
slightly rolling hills, forest, lake and stream. N.E. Texas
8 miles from 3-state border of Arkansas, Texas and
Louisiana.
Together, let us create a sanctuary of Love, Truth, and Joy — a living example of what is possible when we align our lives with our deepest values.
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