This is an exploratory post. I am reaching out to the Homesteader community to see if there is any interest in what I am laying out here. If nothing else, I am writing the possibility into being.
TL;DR: I am interested in spending some time in a commune, community, farm, sustainable building project or something along those lines. I would like accommodation and a certain amount of independence and freedom in exchange for what I can offer. I am open to ideas. My Discord is #8656.
Background:
My life situation - the externals - are changing and shifting. I had asked the Universe to assist me in moving out of the 'Comfort Zone' I had developed around myself over the past three years and this is happening. In April, I handed in my notice at work with the intention of quitting at the end of July and of kick-starting this shift. It turned out to be a considerably stronger kick than I had anticipated and I will also be leaving my current accommodation a month or so after finishing up at work.
Basic Proposal:
Rather than look for somewhere else to stay (the hassle, the expense, the need to find 'work' to pay for it), I would like to pursue the possibility of doing something I have been wanting to do for a few years now. I would like to work on the land, work with animals, work on sustainable/renewable building projects - in any capacity really, as long as it does not violate certain fundamental principles (exploitation of other Beings through lack of care and respect being the main one).
What I can offer:
As stated, I am willing to consider anything! I have a preference for animals but I would also love to work with wood; with plants and trees; on sustainable building projects such as the construction of an Earthship; to help dig an irrigation canal or sow/harvest crops etc. I can take photos of animals, homestead life etc and make them ready for your blog. I can cook vegetarian/vegan food in a few different styles. I can offer neutral perspectives and have ideas bounced off me. Plenty of other stuff yet to be discovered (by me :)!
I am soon to turn 47. I am pretty fit. My diet is vegetarian and almost entirely dairy-free. I have the ability to express myself, to take photographs and to write creatively when the feeling comes. My blog reflects a lot of who I am and it is there for all to see. I have no previous experience of living on a homestead or in a community and would need some initial guidance with things that I do not have experience of. I have aptitude and learn quickly, but you would have to be prepared for me to take a little time to find my feet. Much as I have wanted this experience, when it comes it will be new for me and I may not hit the ground running - I will after all be out of my Comfort Zone.
What I would like:
Somewhere to stay in the short-medium term (flexible), starting around Autumn 2019. I would like a certain degree of autonomy. I do not need luxury or mod-cons but I would like freedom to smoke and space for my simple meditation and yoga practice. A caravan or shed would be great, ideally with water, electricity and heating - but as long as I have access to a bath/shower room I could make do without. I am currently in Scotland so somewhere in the UK would be easy to get to, but I am also open to the possibility of traveling to somewhere in Europe (comfy in German & French; can get by in Spanish; can make basic sense of Italian, Portugese, Dutch).
Who am I?
I'll let my blog answer this question. I've been blogging on the blockchain since January 2018 and there is a blogMAP with all my content listed under suitable headings. You'll get a pretty good idea of the kind of person I am after browsing my content.
- blogMAP: @barge/barge-blogmap
Interested?
Let's chat if you would like to explore this any further. You can get me on Discord #8656 or in the comments below.
General note:
To be clear, I'm not looking to deal in currency - fiat or crypto, although I would consider it to an extent. I have also been looking at other options and avenues regarding what to do and where to go, such as www.thepoosh.org. I am taking this step during the transition period until crypto moons - coming soon to a blockchain nearby - after which I (and all of us really :) will be well taken care of!
Any tips or suggestions are welcome. Please pass this on to any relevant groups if you know of any and can be bothered :).
Thanks for reading
@barge
