ISBN: 0960271430
Creating sustainable culture involves radical personal changes. Most of us try to blend in with the people we live near for social reasons-- we feel good about ourselves when those around us relate to us and like us. But often we are surrounded by people whose lifestyles merely reinforce unsustainable practices. Individuals with the inner strength and varied skills necessary to lead sustainable lives in unsustainable towns and cities are extremely rare. Most of us need the reinforcement of our communities to lead the lives we know in our hearts we were meant to lead. Often, we drift from place to place, never quite fitting in, never quite developing a sense of belonging.
The directory is the most comprehensive guide to intentional communities I have ever seen. Begin by browsing the 20-page chart comparing populations, spiritual paths, decision-making processes, ownership structures, diets, shared meal plans, and schooling options for over 550 communities. Do you usually talk about "starting" a community someday or would you seriously consider "joining" a community if it matched your needs? Look for matches in the chart, then read the pages about each community that sounds good. Next, maybe go for a visit. Who knows? You may find your home. This book could well be the first step to finding/creating your Home.
The directory also contains a wealth of information and experiences of people who have lived in intentional communities for decades. You can learn a lot from this book and save a lot of trouble in the long run.
