08/01/2025
Modernity is living in isolation.
Owning land with your siblings or best friends might seem unconventional in today's world, but that's only because we`ve normalized disconnection.
For most of human history, the dream wasn't to "go off and build your own empire." The dream was to stay close to the people who made life meaningful.
Think about what actually makes you feel secure. It's not the biggest house, or the most square footage, or a 6-car garage. lt's knowing there's someone next door who will show up when your kid is sick, when your car breaks down, or when life just hits too hard.
Weive bought into the idea that adulthood is supposed to feel hard and lonely. But what if that struggle isn't a personal failure, but a systems failure? What if it's not you, it's the culture?
There's no one-size-fits-all path, but maybe part of the answer is simply choosing proximity.
Designing your life around relationships instead of resumes. Starting to plan not just your career, but your community.
