Humans have an innate desire to form communities but for years we have been taught that individuality and collective society are not compatible. This false understanding of independence has made us weary of conforming into what used to be considered the natural community. We must sacrifice some personal freedom to enjoy the security of a family and community. When humans are able to trust each other and the system than a mature community will blossom.
Once trust has been broken in a relationship it can never be fully restored. This is true for any alliance from a one on one connection to complete and complex communities. “If an organization is good or bad depends on the trust of its members.” (Duhm, pg. 6)
The first step in developing a healthy sustainable community is building and maintaining trust between the children, their parental figures and role models. Through experiencing good and bad situations together, children have the opportunity to bond, relate and have a feeling of belonging within their family and communities.Nurturing children and supporting them while developing their natural gifts is essential for positive growth.
Along with encouraging the youth we must respect and regard our ancestors. They can be a source of inspiration, knowledge and guidance. Our ancestors can help us through times of sorrow and feelings of being alone. Humans must deal with issues in the past before creating a healthy present and future.
The feeling of vulnerability is the primary reason people are isolated and scared of each other. In the modern world we tend to not show any weakness. Only when we are able communicate openly and express our fears and anxieties is when a deeper emotional understanding is reached. This enlightenment will help to end war and violence in the community.
One thing is for sure, to create a fully sustainable society there must be a vision, a process, and core relationships amongst the members founded on trust and feeling connected to our community.
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