Village ties really matter.
In this fast-paced world, where we're surrounded by millions yet know almost no one, it's easy to feel lost. Like a cog in a machine, except it feels like we don't even fit in the machinery. This sense of alienation has led many of us living in big cities to question our purpose, living lives filled with silent desperation, wondering if our absence would even be noticed.
I believe that reconnecting with a village-like environment is a crucial part of the solution. This doesn't mean we all need to pack up and move to an isolated compound of 150 people. Instead, it's about recreating that village vibe, where you're part of a community that values you beyond financial transactions. In such a community, your contributions are remembered, your absence would be deeply felt, and you're an integral part of a network that resembles an extended family.
In this village setting, the success of the community is intertwined with your own. Your neighbors genuinely care about your well-being and celebrate your achievements as if they were their own. It's about creating an environment where we all feel supported, valued, and connected, regardless of whether this community is physically located in one place or spread out across the globe as an intentional community or guild.
We all deserve to be part of a community that cares about us as much as we care about them, where our contributions are meaningful, and where we don't just feel like another face in the crowd but a loved and valued member of a village. Village ties and vibes are crucial—they make us feel connected, loved, and important.