7/2/19 Jacob Faller The following document is an analysis of the current state of the world. It is a fluid document that changes. This iteration is a summary of the causes contributing to what I perceive as global crisis; it includes most of the previous iteration by Athens’ Own. Some of these causes have overlapping […]
Jacob Faller 7/1/2019 My desire for life to flourish is the Quality of Life most evident in my Vision, which I have copied below to emphasize its importance. It is the future towards which I aim. People treat each other as equals, and respect all life as having inherent value in its existence and sentience, […]
7/7/2019 Quality of Life I want to be in good mental, physical, and spiritual health. I want life to flourish (be happy, healthy, resilient, and grow vigorously.) I want good interpersonal relationships and close friends. I want enjoyment and to have fun. I want to be able to creatively express myself. Behaviors and Systems Listen […]
7/9/19 You can’t make meaningful decisions without having a goal to aim for first. And you can’t aim for a goal if you don’t know what resources you have (money, people, organizations, skillsets), or who has influence on whether you reach your goal. Most importantly, no person or group of people can create positive change […]
3/22/2019 by SOFB Last week I had noticed a distinct noise while driving the Ford Ranger for deliveries in Athens. Similar to a squeaky belt, but more metallic and harsh, the sound was coming from something that was rotating, but I couldn’t determine where from. I pulled over and called AAA to get a tow […]
4/9/2019 by SOFB Q. What resilience skills do I want to work on? For this question, it’s important to think of resilience beyond basic survival. Athens’ Own defines resilience as “positive adaptation to perceived difficulty.” You’ve just lost your job of 10 years as an accountant, and can’t find another in this field. What do […]
3/12/2019 by SOFB *See the end of this log for terminology used* In February, one of our two dollies had a tire bulging out the side; the bead had been cut by the rim. We use this dolly to transport large loads of firewood inside the house, among other things. While searching for a new […]
by SOFB 2/22/2019 The Athens’ Own Intern Handbook compiles many of the ideas presented throughout this intern website, whether through information AO has provided, or through intern logs. It is the essential guide for interns to follow while working with Athens’ Own, but also contains principles that can help anyone towards their goals. Below is […]
by SOFB 2/9/2019 Beginning a new way of life is always an adventure. It can be exciting and it can be difficult, but it’s always an adventure. Coming from a suburban lifestyle, as a recent environmental science college graduate without a job in my field of study, I was excited to have the experience to […]
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