Freedom

Live and Let Live

Freedom of expression and acceptance of diverse perspectives is another foundation of our group culture. Although we share common values, our intention is to consistently practice a philosophy of "live and let live." This helps keep conflict, as well as the need for constant debate, to a minimum. Furthermore, we share decision making responsibilities in a fairly flexible consensus manner. This alleviates tendencies towards authoritarian control that may arise in an individual. Our commitment to a deep sense of freedom expresses itself in many ways. Although members often fly north to work seasonal jobs, no one living here in the past or at present works as an employee in a typical 9-5 type of job. Another obvious example concerns our choices around clothes. Everyone dresses extremely casually, or people don't wear anything whatsoever. Nudity has always been a part of our community.