In this episode with Sam Bliss and Adam Wilson we talk about Gift Economy. What if we lived in a world where we were more comfortable giving and receiving gifts as opposed to selling and buying? Both Adam and Sam have not only spent much of their lives researching non market food economy but also living it. In 2020 Adam stopped selling for money as he trust fell into living his life from a place of giving and receiving gifts. Sam and the community of Food Not Bombs in Burlington, VT cook, serve and eat lunch every day for anyone who wants or needs food, no money exchange used. We talk about the difference between something that is "Free" compared to something that is a "Gift" and why it can be so challenging and uncomfortable for humans to receive. From innate worthiness to deep listening and shifting from "what do I want?" to "how can I be of service?" this conversation is sure to expand your mind in a potentially new way. In a world where there is such an imbalance of resources and such a fine line between worthiness and entitlement, how sustainable is "gift economy"?
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