Conscious Coliving 101 — Day 5
Day 5: Conscious Coliving 101
Part of the free course Conscious Coliving 101. Prefer it paced? Get it by email — one lesson a day.
Dear conscious human,
By now we’ve hopefully lured you into a false sense of security and you should be ready to enroll into our newly formed cult and conform to our list of 10 commandments 😜. We’re joking obviously, but in all seriousness, we have drafted out 10 commandments that we think are useful for you to keep in mind, to ensure you don’t become red flag #9. Let’s start.
Don’t worry, if you don’t choose to conform our leader has informed us that human sacrifices are postponed until the next solar eclipse.
The 10 commandments to make sure you aren’t the red flag
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🙏 Commandment #1: Thou shalt not use conscious coliving in place of therapy, rehab or as a retreat center.
I vow to instead do my own inner work to ensure harmony within myself and the community to the best of my ability.
🙏 Commandment #2: Thou shalt show compassion and patience to thy fellow conscious coliver, even in times of conflict and high pressure.
Thou shalt choose to navigate situations with sensitivity and behave to others as I would be comfortable to receive.
🙏 Commandment #3: Thou shalt embody an attitude of giving and being in service to the community.
I acknowledge that overly selfish or selfless behaviors will not be useful in maintaining a harmonious relationship. Therefore, as I give, I shall receive, and as I receive, I shall give.
🙏 Commandment #4: Thou shalt take responsibility to set and honor my own boundaries, whilst respecting the boundaries of others.
I vow to be mindful of how I and others choose to live, taking care to communicate and honor boundaries set by myself and others.
🙏 Commandment #5: Thou shalt recognize the interplay of the complex ecosystem of coliving and accept the dynamics as they are.
In spite of my early enthusiasm or frustration, I acknowledge the success of the community is maintained through its adherence to an established interplay of a complex ecosystem, of which I may not be fully aware of. Basically, thou shalt roll with the punches.
🙏 Commandment #6: Thou shalt communicate openly and honestly. Speaking up as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary conflict.
I vow to employ clear and calm communication, and foster an environment of listening to others as well as speaking up for myself.
🙏 Commandment #7: Thou shalt not eat all of the food or use all of the resources.
Thou shalt acknowledge the importance of being considerate of the distribution of resources, sharing and being mindful of the consumption of these, including food and power, to ensure that they are fairly distributed and sustainable.
🙏 Commandment #8: Thou shalt take an attitude of learning and growth to allow the community to evolve with time.
I acknowledge that in order for a community to stay healthy, sustainable and functioning, all of its members must be willing to adopt a growth mindset and learn, create, and adapt with the changing times.
🙏 Commandment #9: Thou shalt treat all communal spaces as my own, in use and care.
I vow to mix and mingle in communal spaces, and not be afraid of using them as my own, whilst taking responsibility for the upkeep and cleanliness of these spaces.
🙏 Commandment #10: Thou shalt continue to maintain healthy relationships and interests outside of the community to avoid isolation and disenfranchisement.
I vow to ensure I remain connected and engaged with relationships, interests and social causes close to my heart outside of the community. Acknowledging that these serve to create a healthier community and world.
Now you have been presented with the commandments that we expect adherence to, our iconic leader is ready to receive all donations immediately…
But, jokes aside, we do hope that through the irony of these commandments we have presented you with ideas that are useful to keep in mind as you navigate finding a conscious coliving community.
☝️ It's also important to note that it’s OK if you don't actively embody all of them but that you are open and prepared to work on them to enhance the experience of coliving for yourself and the rest of the community.
⏩ In the final lesson we will help you to navigate the next steps in becoming a conscious coliver.
Lauren
Life Itself Legend\