Some interesting thoughts about opting out of the money economy, courtesy of WiseBread.
The money economy? Yep, there are other types. Bartering, the “gift economy”, and more. Not for everyone, but definitely some interesting tips, and thought-provoking writing.
Why don’t you just switch off your TV set and go out and do something less boring instead? Sound advice from a hideous, erm, TV show of the seventies. Lord knows the average number of hours people sit in front of the TV, developing back-aches and mushy brains. The question is, do you really need that TV time? What does it do for you? Does it actually, genuinely entertain you? Does it really help you relax? Probably not as much as reading a book, or trying 15 minutes of meditation, or phoning a friend, or writing a letter to your gran, or learning a musical instrument, or going OUTSIDE, or…. anything! (more…)