Comments on: Denial http://www.nomadicchick.com/denial/ Putting The Gypsy Back Into Travel And Life Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:02:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nomadic Chick http://www.nomadicchick.com/denial/comment-page-1/#comment-946 Nomadic Chick Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:46:28 +0000 http://www.nomadicchick.com/?p=3237#comment-946 @Sarah - You pose some thoughtful questions. In centuries past, there were nomadic cultures who operated on an egalitarian level - bartering or trading, with certain norms and rules they followed, but each person in society had their role and fulfilled it. Then clans would break up to meet again down the line. The current system took root due to agriculture and the industrial revolution, hence an egalitarian system was impossible to uphold, as some did better than others, coupled with establishment of property lines and taxation, equality was truly gone. There would need to be a humongous revolution worldwide to even return to that nomadic, egalitarian existence. Think about it, if you don't own anything, there's nothing to protect or be frightened of. There's enough wealth to feed every single person on this earth (a known fact), but all that wealth is concentrated amongst a small number of countries. So when you say our society would no longer exist, it wouldn't, but perhaps something more equal or workable could replace it? Gone would be cheap travel, but that might leave room for affordable travel available to absolutely everyone, not just you or I. Now that would be cool, in my humble opinion. I really, really loved your comments and opinions. Keep em' coming!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('946','Nomadic Chick'); return false;">Reply </a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('946','Nomadic Chick','@Sarah - You pose some thoughtful questions. In centuries past, there were nomadic cultures who operated on an egalitarian level - bartering or trading, with certain norms and rules they followed, but each person in society had their role and fulfilled it. Then clans would break up to meet again down the line. The current system took root due to agriculture and the industrial revolution, hence an egalitarian system was impossible to uphold, as some did better than others, coupled with establishment of property lines and taxation, equality was truly gone. There would need to be a humongous revolution worldwide to even return to that nomadic, egalitarian existence. Think about it, if you don\'t own anything, there\'s nothing to protect or be frightened of. There\'s enough wealth to feed every single person on this earth (a known fact), but all that wealth is concentrated amongst a small number of countries. So when you say our society would no longer exist, it wouldn\'t, but perhaps something more equal or workable could replace it? Gone would be cheap travel, but that might leave room for affordable travel available to absolutely everyone, not just you or I. Now that would be cool, in my humble opinion. I really, really loved your comments and opinions. Keep em\' coming!'); return false;">Quote This </a></div> @Sarah – You pose some thoughtful questions. In centuries past, there were nomadic cultures who operated on an egalitarian level – bartering or trading, with certain norms and rules they followed, but each person in society had their role and fulfilled it. Then clans would break up to meet again down the line. The current system took root due to agriculture and the industrial revolution, hence an egalitarian system was impossible to uphold, as some did better than others, coupled with establishment of property lines and taxation, equality was truly gone. There would need to be a humongous revolution worldwide to even return to that nomadic, egalitarian existence. Think about it, if you don’t own anything, there’s nothing to protect or be frightened of. There’s enough wealth to feed every single person on this earth (a known fact), but all that wealth is concentrated amongst a small number of countries. So when you say our society would no longer exist, it wouldn’t, but perhaps something more equal or workable could replace it? Gone would be cheap travel, but that might leave room for affordable travel available to absolutely everyone, not just you or I. Now that would be cool, in my humble opinion. I really, really loved your comments and opinions. Keep em’ coming!
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]]> By: Sarah http://www.nomadicchick.com/denial/comment-page-1/#comment-935 Sarah Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:43:34 +0000 http://www.nomadicchick.com/?p=3237#comment-935 I completely agree with your way of thinking. I myself am making the moves to a lifestlye which values happiness over the need to quell your uncertainties with unneccessary purchases. There's just one side to this way of thinking that has begun to trouble me - If everyone chose to live a life such as this, our society as it is could no longer exist. (of course, this may be considered a good thing). For a capitalist society to exist, there have to be people doing jobs they don't enjoy in order to support the whole system. Without the folk putting in those 16 hour days to work their financial magic, we might not have such strong currencies which give us the means with which to travel to 'cheaper' countries. Do we simply consider ourselves the enlightened few who are capable of making the break away from work-based unhappiness? Do we stick around and play our part so that we can feel we've contributed to the society who's roads, schools and healthcare we utilise? Potentially, this is simply my super-ego piping up with it's ideas of a social conscience. Believe me, my aim is to get out there and travel. But how do we begin to correct that inbalance? I'd appreciate any thoughts on this.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('935','Sarah'); return false;">Reply </a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('935','Sarah','I completely agree with your way of thinking. I myself am making the moves to a lifestlye which values happiness over the need to quell your uncertainties with unneccessary purchases. \r\n\r\nThere\'s just one side to this way of thinking that has begun to trouble me - If everyone chose to live a life such as this, our society as it is could no longer exist. (of course, this may be considered a good thing). For a capitalist society to exist, there have to be people doing jobs they don\'t enjoy in order to support the whole system. Without the folk putting in those 16 hour days to work their financial magic, we might not have such strong currencies which give us the means with which to travel to \'cheaper\' countries.\r\n\r\nDo we simply consider ourselves the enlightened few who are capable of making the break away from work-based unhappiness? Do we stick around and play our part so that we can feel we\'ve contributed to the society who\'s roads, schools and healthcare we utilise?\r\n\r\nPotentially, this is simply my super-ego piping up with it\'s ideas of a social conscience. Believe me, my aim is to get out there and travel. But how do we begin to correct that inbalance?\r\n\r\nI\'d appreciate any thoughts on this.'); return false;">Quote This </a></div> I completely agree with your way of thinking. I myself am making the moves to a lifestlye which values happiness over the need to quell your uncertainties with unneccessary purchases.

There’s just one side to this way of thinking that has begun to trouble me – If everyone chose to live a life such as this, our society as it is could no longer exist. (of course, this may be considered a good thing). For a capitalist society to exist, there have to be people doing jobs they don’t enjoy in order to support the whole system. Without the folk putting in those 16 hour days to work their financial magic, we might not have such strong currencies which give us the means with which to travel to ‘cheaper’ countries.

Do we simply consider ourselves the enlightened few who are capable of making the break away from work-based unhappiness? Do we stick around and play our part so that we can feel we’ve contributed to the society who’s roads, schools and healthcare we utilise?

Potentially, this is simply my super-ego piping up with it’s ideas of a social conscience. Believe me, my aim is to get out there and travel. But how do we begin to correct that inbalance?

I’d appreciate any thoughts on this.

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]]> By: Nomadic Chick http://www.nomadicchick.com/denial/comment-page-1/#comment-764 Nomadic Chick Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:31:09 +0000 http://www.nomadicchick.com/?p=3237#comment-764 @Kelsey - Exactly. I think 9 to 5 is worth doing as long as you LOVE it. Because think about how many hours a day one spends at a job - it works out to be more than 8 when you factor in preparation and transportation. I'm simply meeting too many folks who don't feel like your bf. :( @Greg - LOL. Glad I could re-confirm something you already knew. :-D<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('764','Nomadic Chick'); return false;">Reply </a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('764','Nomadic Chick','@Kelsey - Exactly. I think 9 to 5 is worth doing as long as you LOVE it. Because think about how many hours a day one spends at a job - it works out to be more than 8 when you factor in preparation and transportation. I\'m simply meeting too many folks who don\'t feel like your bf. :(\r\n\r\n@Greg - LOL. Glad I could re-confirm something you already knew. :-D'); return false;">Quote This </a></div> @Kelsey – Exactly. I think 9 to 5 is worth doing as long as you LOVE it. Because think about how many hours a day one spends at a job – it works out to be more than 8 when you factor in preparation and transportation. I’m simply meeting too many folks who don’t feel like your bf. :(

@Greg – LOL. Glad I could re-confirm something you already knew. :-D

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]]> By: Greg http://www.nomadicchick.com/denial/comment-page-1/#comment-753 Greg Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:15:18 +0000 http://www.nomadicchick.com/?p=3237#comment-753 Wow...great, great post! Thank you for another reminder that I did the right thing escaping a few years ago. :) Cheers, Greg<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('753','Greg'); return false;">Reply </a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('753','Greg','Wow...great, great post! Thank you for another reminder that I did the right thing escaping a few years ago. :)\r\n\r\nCheers,\r\nGreg'); return false;">Quote This </a></div> Wow…great, great post! Thank you for another reminder that I did the right thing escaping a few years ago. :)

Cheers,
Greg

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]]> By: Kelsey http://www.nomadicchick.com/denial/comment-page-1/#comment-752 Kelsey Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:37:07 +0000 http://www.nomadicchick.com/?p=3237#comment-752 Well, he now has a job that is a 9-5, but it's something that he loves doing, which is what matters. Besides, at least one of us has to have stable employment. ;) Monica: are you working 10 hours a day at a desk, or 10 hours a day on all your work? If it's 10 hours a day at a desk, that's worrisome. If it's 10 hours a day at everything combined...welcome to the club! I work 4 hours a day at my "normal" job, but I also then work an additional 8 to 10 doing freelance work and blog stuff. I swear, it's a miracle anything actually gets done in our house.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('752','Kelsey'); return false;">Reply </a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('752','Kelsey','Well, he now has a job that is a 9-5, but it\'s something that he loves doing, which is what matters. Besides, at least one of us has to have stable employment. ;)\r\n\r\nMonica: are you working 10 hours a day at a desk, or 10 hours a day on all your work? If it\'s 10 hours a day at a desk, that\'s worrisome. If it\'s 10 hours a day at everything combined...welcome to the club! I work 4 hours a day at my \"normal\" job, but I also then work an additional 8 to 10 doing freelance work and blog stuff. I swear, it\'s a miracle anything actually gets done in our house.'); return false;">Quote This </a></div> Well, he now has a job that is a 9-5, but it’s something that he loves doing, which is what matters. Besides, at least one of us has to have stable employment. ;)

Monica: are you working 10 hours a day at a desk, or 10 hours a day on all your work? If it’s 10 hours a day at a desk, that’s worrisome. If it’s 10 hours a day at everything combined…welcome to the club! I work 4 hours a day at my “normal” job, but I also then work an additional 8 to 10 doing freelance work and blog stuff. I swear, it’s a miracle anything actually gets done in our house.

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