7 – work, passion, and chores

by | Nov 5, 2011

In an ideal system, all people should work on what they are passionate about and share the chores they hate; however, this doesn’t occur in any sufficiently complex society or community. People must perform duties or work in necessary but unpleasant situations for the community’s good. The problem in larger groups is that these chores […]

In an ideal system, all people should work on what they are passionate about and share the chores they hate; however, this doesn’t occur in any sufficiently complex society or community. People must perform duties or work in necessary but unpleasant situations for the community’s good. The problem in larger groups is that these chores can become the sole responsibility of a single group, creating tension. In respect of this, the community must have some framework in place to share general tasks.

Regular routines such as exercise, meditation, study, training, waking, and sleeping times and a clear rotation of chores such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry, should be shared equally amongst all members and all levels of hierarchy within the community. To build equality and also a sense of communal connectivity daily.