Work

Here’s my take on work…

We all need to work to live, and I believe this work has two main components.

The first deals with operating so as to meet one’s most basic survival needs, such as:

1. Clean air to breathe,
2. Clean water to drink,
3. A safe & secure place to sleep,
4. Protection from extreme temperatures, forces of nature, predators & invaders,
5. A sound sewage/waste management system,
6. Nourishing, non-toxic food, and
7. Positive companionship.

The second deals with occupying ourselves to improve our living conditions, add to our provisions, and enrich our lives & the lives of those around us.

Usually, this kind of work involves a significant amount of money — earning it and then spending it — to cover the various financial costs of living. But not always.

There is a lot that we can do to meet our most basic survival needs and improve our living conditions, add to our provisions and enrich our lives & those around us that doesn’t cost a boatload of dollars.

What I believe that requires, though, is a willingness to work and to learn (& apply what is learned) coupled with a dedication of our attention, time & appropriate energy on a consistent & persistent basis towards achieving those things.

And for it to be lasting, I believe, this work also requires a concentrated, coordinated & cooperative effort by & with other human beings.

[This page was written by Carrie (not Kelly) and last updated on 4/29/25.]