What is community? Since traveling New Zealand for the last 3 and a half years I have a very renewed idea of what community is. If you look at society’s structure currently you will hear mention of communities and community support etc. I thought we were part of a pretty good community before bus dwelling. The thing I realised not long into traveling is that I really only connected with one of our neighbors and attended the odd community event.
I almost felt guilty when we first moved into our bus and hit the road as I thought I would be removing myself from community and begin to live a more isolated life. It couldn’t be further from the truth and to be honest I feel a stronger sense of community in the bus world than I ever did when we were stationary in a house.
The Blue Zones
So how do I see community now? A bunch of people with a “common unity” I see it as a stronger healthier way to live. There is a strong sense of loyalty and unwritten rules that live in amongst community. It’s where you feel that sense of security and know that someone has your back. When times are tough they rally around and show unconditional support. There’s a bit more to it practically of course.
More to come……..