Contrary to what the reader may think, the title of today's blog was not inspired by the above photo. It is the title of a recently published book by my friend, Mike Sliwa.
https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Different-Carrot-Manifesto-Predicament-ebook/dp/B01MRZ8O53/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1485022980&sr=1-1&keywords=chasing+a+different+carrot#customerReviews
Here's an overview:
"Chasing a Different Carrot follows a fortunate son as he reclaims his humanity and moves towards the exit of the most destructive living arrangement the planet has ever witnessed. Michael Sliwa left his teaching career behind to speak truth to power and to try and live without making a living. Follow one man through our collective cultural narrative and see how your own life connects to the challenges we all face as the planet enters a period of inevitable change. Can someone use their privilege to move towards the exit of a culture that requires it to function? Chasing a Different Carrot: A Manifesto for the Predicament of Privilege answers this question plus plenty of others on a path towards systemic liberation."
It's a book that helps the reader take a critical look at our current set of living arrangements, and by doing so, it may inspire a few to make some changes in their lives going forward. I can highly recommend it.
But if my recommendation isn't good enough, and you need to be even more convinced, then read what my friend Guy Mcpherson writes in the forward to the book.
https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/youll-never-be-the-same-person-after-you-read-this-book-wcz/
Mike and Karen now live in their Yurt (ger) on a property in New Mexico.
In spite of the serious message in the book, Mike has a well developed sense of humour, which shows up from time to time throughout his writing.
On one of my visits to New Mexico, we were all clowning around, and as a result, we produced the attached video, with Mike and Karen doing a voice over from a cartoon. I laugh every time I watch it, and it's a great example of Mike's less than serious side.
Do yourself a favour and order the book today. You may just find it a very worthwhile use of your precious time.
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Finally, today's blog post wouldn't be complete without giving recognition to the fact that today would be my mom's birthday if she were still alive. She was the best mom. She really was.
living a life of profound acceptance,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
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