Hey,
In a message dated 4/10/99 1:16:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<<I picture a future where humans have learned to live in harmony with
nature. We live within the limits of our surroundings (small local
'economies'). Resources are not moved from one area to another, at least
not on any significant scale. Sailing ships, river boats, animal power may
supply some transportation of some goods, but by and large these would be
luxuries and rare items. Local communities will have found ways of
building homes with local materials. All of the basic necessities are
produced locally (cottage industy?) with an eye on the possible impact on
Nature. The focus had shifted from objects (materialism) and technologies
(knowledge) to relationships and wisdom. We have learned the meaning of
"just enough". We aren't as concerned with our own comfort and convenience
as we are with our ability to harmonize with others (humans and other life
and things).
WOW!...well spoken Eric. It sums up nicely some of the concepts I espouse.
May I'd like to use this vision as an example of what the small scale
eco-village is about, if I may have your permission:)
If we could live like this it would be a greater step for Mankind than
landing on the moon! Frank
