Mutual Aid and Tax Law
In other words, having your life bound up with those around you for its whole duration can support creating a culture of generosity, trust, and cooperation, rather than one of inequality and individualism. Being in conflict with permanent neighbors, while also living in such a communal culture, can prove costly and stressful. Learning to cooperate,... See more
The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
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Ultimately, the non-transactional thing works on the basis of trust. You have to have trust first, before you can get that virtuous cycle going, because you have to start by giving and not knowing what you'll get back. It's something like an abundance mindset, trust in the community. But at the same time, if you give and you don't get meaningful va... See more
Divya Siddarth • Building Capacity for Exit to Community
Forming mutual aid communities can not only bring joy, inspiration, growth and belonging into our lives, it also just happens to be one of the best ways to ensure we can both survive and thrive during times of hardship. After all, there’s nothing more empowering than being a part of an adaptable and resilient support network that can respond quickl
... See moreJoe Lightfoot • A Collective Blooming: The Rise Of The Mutual Aid Community
“This idea, this feeling of community sisu, of fighting for what you believe in and stepping in to help others, is part of the way forward. For if we don't help one another and take a stand or offer to help when someone or something is flailing, what's the point?” ~ Katja Pantzar, Everyday Sisu: Tapping into Finnish Fortitude for a Happier, More Re
... See moreHumans are motivated by community. We are interested in helping others. We aren’t just faking it – not just playing for ‘likes’. Compassion is real.