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What's a Commune?
A commune is, by definition of Webster's Dictionary: 1,interchange thoughts and feelings; converse. 2, take communion 3, a community.
A community is defined as: 1, all persons living in a particular locality; 2, a group having interests or religion in common; 3, joint sharing.
Indeed, a commune may be all of these things ~ but to summarize, it is a group of individuals who have formed an organization in order to work together towards a common goal.
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How do I know if I would like commune living?
1. Do you share well with others?
2. Would you describe yourself as having a generous and giving nature?
3. Do you communicate well with others?
4. Do you work well in group situations?
5. Do you like a lot of activity and social interaction?
6. Are you a motivated individual, with a good work-ethic?
7. Are you trustworthy?
8. Are you comfortable with making compromises?
9. Do you tend to get angry easily, or have an explosive temper?
10. Do you tend to need a lot of private-time or private space?
If you answered "yes" to 1-8 and "no" for 9 and 10, you might enjoy communal living.
If you answered "no" to any 1-8 and "yes" to either 9 and/or 10 ~ you probably shouldn't consider communal living.
It doesn't matter if you're the ideal commune-candidate however, take your time - and join (or establish) the one which suits you best.
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What type of commune would be best suited for me?
Communes vary in so many ways, however there aren't many of them established! My best tip for choosing a commune, is to follow these basic essentials:
1. Your accomodation should be suited to your comfort and privacy requirements. Talk to commune members, and simply ask what living there is like... sound okay to you?
2. The commune should allow you to maintain your own private funds, as well as allowing for all members to work outside the commune. Please, do not entertain joining a commune which takes your property and money! There are initiation/joining fees for most developed communes, however - you want to make sure you're not joining some wacko-cult! Maintain your private fund, so that you never become "stuck."
3. The commune should be working towards a common goal which you respect and are at least interested in.
4. The commune should have clearly defined rules/regulations... read them, read them, read them! Can you live within these parameters?
5. The commune should consist of members you consider to be trustworthy, amiable people with whom you get along well with.
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