Freetown Christiania

The flag for Christiania,or Freetown Christiania, in Copenhagen


In the last few days I've been reading a handful of interviews, articles, literary segments and conversations discussing utopian concepts in regard to artistic inspiration and historical movements of communal societies and environments. They are stirring things around in my mind, inspiring me to join the conversation, moreso than i have in the last few months of working as a nanny and being out of school. So, i would like to rally myself - I want my life to be more intertwined in this discussion again- finding out first hand how societies can be built in ways counter to the majority and how creativity can help me find my roll.

and just thinking some more...

When discussing ideas for change is it better to approach revolution from a place of love or is the power of negative thinking a stronger method?
What exactly is it that allows for potentiality?
Can being innately counter and confrontational lead to the creation of a lifestyle with more imagination?
Can a revolution only begin out of love - love for mankind in solidarity and the possibility for a life free from judgements and prejudice?

Since I was very young I've been pushing against my family and their beliefs. From politics, religion, food, art and love I have reached past what they have taught me to understand as normal, not out of disdain but out of wanting variation of understanding of what living one's life can be like. My parents and sister see this 'rebellious behavior' as something negative and at times i know they are tired of me constantly claiming my own path. They see the alternative lifestyle choices I pursue as a direct reflection of how I am not taking theirs, and this presumptuous attitude is probably interpreted as ungrateful, insulting or egotsitc at times (hopefully not though).
Despite how 'conservative' I feel my family's lifestyle and political beliefs are I have a strong bond and I love them. And, as I slowly become an adult in their eyes, I think they are starting to love this difference between us and for what it brings to the table.
So I've been thinking, I'd like to take this same stance or attitude i share with my family and transport it more to my day to day life. Especially with my art. I'm realizing you can love powerfully and it's absolutely reasonable to stake your ground to create change or reshape your life to how you see fit. It's such a simple concept -making a decision to be less passive- but it feels large, demanding and intimidating. So, I'd like to try that on.