Please Help Me Find Purpose

Hey ya'll, I'm going through a rough stage of my life and my motivation lately has been dead. BUT I've finally had a breakthrough and realized an "Ecovillage" would be an amazing place to learn, live and grow. I just need to get away for awhile, clear my mind and occupy it. I need a fresh perspective and I'm so fucking sick of mainstream culture - I finally see what a sham it is. Nearly everything seems to be at the expense of others and that just doesn't sit right with me. I don't feel I "belong" anywhere lately so that is why I'm reaching out. What I'm looking for are opportunities in the New England area to learn about sustainability, farming, and Ecovillage systems. I'm not sure exactly what I want to do but this is the only thing that has resonated with me, in along time. If you can relate & have more knowledge than me, please help me find something.
Thanks for your kindness & your time
Much appreciated, Javi

 

Let’s see here...how an we help?
Well, first off, we gotta know something about you.

The bit, here-

Sorry buddy, but we gotta know something about you!

 

don't have any tips, but wish you luck Javi

 

have you looked under the couch

 

As my neighbor says... It's all shit.

I'm tired if it too. We're just riding a rocket sled to the bottom. Everything is done at the expense of others at the expense of the environment for huge profit for a few.

You could Google intentional community in your area. Try that

 

Do some push ups Javi

 

It's great you want to move to an ecovillage and I'm sure you'll enjoy it but the "feelings" are still going to exist because what you're wanting to escape is the worst side of human nature and you can't really do that while alive.

"The resistance to the unpleasant situation is the root of suffering." - Ram Dass

 

I would recommend, not getting away.

moving to a commune or eco village will not just turn things around for you. it may keep you distracted for a while, but really after you accomplish everything. you may still feel the same. what inside of you is causing this feeling, or block?

 

How Does one find purpose ?
What does one need for the jouney they travail ?

A wee bit of discipline to start (warning it will become much greater if one maintains it)
A place where distractions subside
Do slow breathing counting your breaths (suggestion is 100 breaths at a sitting)
Watch with detachment (do not judge) where the mind goes.
when the mind grows quiet - you are there - maintain and adventure on

 

ic.org

 

Being lost in your life is not really a gift you bring to a community. you most likely become a project that takes someone away from other thongs in the community and their life. there are other ways to find purpose in this later stage of life. Imagine if you were starting over today fresh out of school and having all the assets you have now to begin any life you want. Start a new life right where you are and be a gift to all around you.

 

3 yrs old thread

meh...

 

It was good advice though...

 

true.. true..