Welcome to the Biospherian Community information page.
You will notice, this is a very simple website intended only to communicate very basic information about us, our beliefs, and our way of life to people who might understand our views and be interested in participating in our community.
Intentional Communities are generally eco-villages, or the members came together through some shared religious or political views. We are not like that. We are not an eco-village. We are purposely non-religious, non-political and non-activist. We are not off-grid. We are not vegan or vegetarian. From the outside our life looks ordinary, but we are philosophically and psychologically separate from civilization.
It is our view that a Tribal way of life offers advantages over the Civilized way, in which civilization is made up of individuals and individual families. We apply a Tribal model, as used by our hunting and foraging ancestors, to a modern world. We believe in living a balanced and adaptable life. Living collectively, we all enjoy comfort and security that would be difficult to achieve and maintain alone. It’s not for everyone. It requires a great deal of trust.
We live on a rural farm in Southeast Kansas and are supported largely by a tribal business. The “issues'' of civilization remain outside our gates. We pay close attention to economic and political matters as they affect our ability to live our lives, but we remain observers. Preferably dispassionate in our observations, but not always. Upon observing the values, beliefs, and practices of civilization, we cannot help but think “That is not us. That is not our Tribe.”
Yes, we have opinions in regard to “issues” and Yes, we would like to see certain things happen, and other things not happen outside our gates, i.e. conserve nature and preserve biodiversity, etc but we treat the mood swings of civilization like we treat the weather. We are going to work hard and have a good life regardless of the conditions and circumstances that are outside of our control.
We are also fun and interesting. We enjoy the arts, science, history, music, learning and growing. We travel. We laugh at irreverent jokes. We have nice stuff. Life is good here.
At this time we have the space, and the desire for a few adults, with or without children, to join us. It is not a formal process, but it is also not quick nor easy. We have to get to know you and you have to get to know us. It requires trust and patience.
So, how do you know if you are Biospherian? There is no set rule on that. There is no one right way to live. No one has all the answers. A Tribe does not need to agree about everything all the time. With that in mind, here are just a few examples of Biospherian thinking and beliefs:
There is no such thing as Supernatural. Everything Supernatural is actually Natural, but not yet understood by science. Not everything needs to be understood.
For hundreds of thousands of years, humans lived just like every other creature on Earth, consuming only what was needed for the near term survival. Civilized humans consume thousands of times the resources needed for survival, all for comfort and convenience, and at the expense of every other living thing.
If our Tribe were to be transported to a wilderness hundreds of miles from any form of civilization, we would live or die by our Instincts, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, as well as our physical/genetic strength or weakness. That’s just the way it is on this planet. There is no right or wrong in it, and so it is when we live within easy commuting distance to civilization. We must provide for ourselves regardless of the conditions and circumstances. We are wildlife.
We have no holy books, rituals, or prophecies. We do not engage in hero worship. We do not expect others to share or adopt our beliefs. We believe in freedom and free thought. We like to be left alone.
Whenever possible, we put the needs of others, and of the Tribe ahead of our own. Whenever possible, we deliver more than is expected of us.
If you are hardworking, adventurous, open-minded, and interested in living/working as a member of a Tribe, use the form below to introduce yourself.