As someone who has been 'living local' for the past 35 years (in Aotearoa New Zealand) and wondering if there is a formula for doing this well which would apply elsewhere. I was delighted to read this post. It all makes a lot of sense to me. We will all have different individual ways of connecting with our communities and our place, but the most important thing is to know that this is what we are supposed to be doing, and experiencing how rewarding it is. Thank you, Vicki!
And another wiggle is rejoining a community one was once part of. I have learned (the hard way) time does not stand still during the hiatus, so beginning a new is in order.
So true. Again, as I’ve shared on this platform before, living in an intentional community supports every aspect of going local as you describe it. Glad to hear entry into local communities involve the same principles.
I think the Dems lost touch with local and rural and working class communities and in trump they thought they found a champion. farmers are naturally conservative, and I hope the disruptions that are freaking them out now will be stopped. FYI, Trump knows nothing about local living. we shall see how this all shakes out.
Love this so much Vicki! Very few people locally know of my “outside” identity and letting my heart and hands be known before that has felt good as I gradually settle into rural country life. And, as I gradually find others willing to create my first “alterkin” (Alternative Kinship Network) group with me, in many ways, the scale feels more vulnerable and exposing than the biggest “stage” I’ve ever been on!
Great article! I can really relate, having lived in a small town for ages now. Especially I like this idea of taking time to let go of the big ideas. So helpful, thank you!
As someone who has been 'living local' for the past 35 years (in Aotearoa New Zealand) and wondering if there is a formula for doing this well which would apply elsewhere. I was delighted to read this post. It all makes a lot of sense to me. We will all have different individual ways of connecting with our communities and our place, but the most important thing is to know that this is what we are supposed to be doing, and experiencing how rewarding it is. Thank you, Vicki!
Take small steps and listen closely.
And another wiggle is rejoining a community one was once part of. I have learned (the hard way) time does not stand still during the hiatus, so beginning a new is in order.
This is wonderful. Sometimes we forget we live in the real world and there are real people all around us.
So true. Again, as I’ve shared on this platform before, living in an intentional community supports every aspect of going local as you describe it. Glad to hear entry into local communities involve the same principles.
The Amish are all about local and they voted for Trump. What do they know that we don't. #TrumpIsWhatMustBeDone #TrumpIsAJudasGoat
Trust the Plan
I think the Dems lost touch with local and rural and working class communities and in trump they thought they found a champion. farmers are naturally conservative, and I hope the disruptions that are freaking them out now will be stopped. FYI, Trump knows nothing about local living. we shall see how this all shakes out.
This is a brilliant playbook. Thanks for setting it down for all to use.
Love this so much Vicki! Very few people locally know of my “outside” identity and letting my heart and hands be known before that has felt good as I gradually settle into rural country life. And, as I gradually find others willing to create my first “alterkin” (Alternative Kinship Network) group with me, in many ways, the scale feels more vulnerable and exposing than the biggest “stage” I’ve ever been on!
Yes indeed. More exposed.
Great article! I can really relate, having lived in a small town for ages now. Especially I like this idea of taking time to let go of the big ideas. So helpful, thank you!