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American Vagabond Experiment's avatar

Once you truly see it, it becomes nearly impossible to sign up and participate in unnecessary strife. I choose my strife freely.

Real is the spirit of Gift putting $4 in my gas tank.

Real is the expression of accomplishment when a nomad emerges from a dumpster with a box full of pizza slices and taquitos to share with a van full of pals.

If you’ve ever considered another way, read about Anarchism!

https://vagabondexperience.substack.com/p/participating-in-anarchy

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Dave Schoof's avatar

Beautiful! Keep your bowl clean. And also watch with curiosity what happens inside as you navigate fakeness and authenticity. That can get pretty interesting

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brother moniker's avatar

you struck right to the heart of the matter. everything is fake to begin with. all of ‘reality’. then the whole human social construct adds another layer. now ai puts on a third. in a way I imagine it can be a blessing because it makes all the falsity that more obvious. and it might stimulate more people to turn towards the more real. great post. short and pithy

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Jennifer N. Haddock's avatar

“Truth is never separate from ordinary life.” Love this for lots of reasons. Great koan, too. Washing my bowl…

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TJ's avatar

Namaste ~ all damn day ~ just found your blogs ~ interesting ~ we have similar thought patterns . . .

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Ally Kelly's avatar

Lovely little journal. I agree wholeheartedly! It can be maddening some days and yet, I still love the trip. Thanks 🙏

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Paul Dotta's avatar

“The answer isn’t to fight the fake, but to stay awake.” - that rhymes and I love it. 🙏❤️

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