Physical independence Our globalized system is both fragile, and serves to separate consumers from systems of suffering that they would not otherwise participate in. Similarly many people are stuck working in jobs that don’t align with their values and skills due to a lack of feasible alternatives. Incentivizing community independence and providing people pathways to alternaive employment has the potential to resolve many of the pressing issues that face the planet.
An issue I have with our current systems is that it is so easy for people to slip through the cracks. What if there was an organization that would never let that happen? I think that all people have value, that stability in life is foundational for mental wellness, and that people who are passionate about their work are the most productive.
How could an organization like this possibly come to be? Incentivize and incubate community integrated businesses.
Programs- By providing tools, support, training and funding that helps passionate people to
The jacks- training. One day trainings- Farming- cooking- sewing- building Training- classes- one day-a weekend- one week- month long- several month apprenticeships- up to continued employment.
These programs could be free for those in the Jacks program- or charge for those who have the means to pay.
Participants can pick and choose what they do- maybe they want to do 10 days of different trainings, perhaps they stick at the first one.
We are all in the place to care for the mental health of others. Providing basic training to all willing participants.
Let people care for others.
Jack challenge- Develop 10 skills that you can use to support yourself.