An Authentic Life 1.1 for pdf - Universalist Radha-Krishnaism

working people were quickly being stripped away
with little notice by the public. I also learned about
the imminent danger of rapid climate change.
I enjoyed living in Grand Rapids. We owned a
comfortable, old home on the east side close to downtown,
Eastown, and East Grand Rapids. There were
many fun things to do. I had an interesting circle of
friends. Life was good.
However, Geraldine and I felt our way of life
threatened. The number one threat was the possibility
of Bush stealing the next election again. We couldn't
imagine what damage he’d do in another four years.
We wanted to move to another country because of
this. Our decisions were complicated by threats of severe
climate change and an impending major energy
crisis. Where could we go to weather these storms?
We also wanted to simplify our lives and lower expenses.
We considered joining a sustainable, spiritual
community. Where I really want to go is the spiritual
Braj, but I'll have to wait until they're ready to take
me there. Until then, we tried to discern God-dess'
will for where and how we might live keeping all options
open.
I wasn’t making a profit and made mortgage
and car payments. I amassed credit card debt. Our
situation wasn’t sustainable. Geraldine and I considered
alternative living options ranging from Auroville
in South India to Morning Star in North Michigan to a
co-housing community forming in Grand Rapids.
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