by Munson Olivia | Jan 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
A large part of my time at ARI has been spent observing others lifestyles and values. Because I am also taking an environmental class, I have been reading a lot about the results of peoples lifestyles and values and also the results of events that people could not...
by Reuter Andrew | Jan 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Walking through the snow I get the sense that every step I take destroys something beautiful. To make any progress forward I would need to crush the perfect fresh snow on the ground or follow in the footsteps of someone who already had. It is the same with society. To...
by Choi Alexander | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Even in one single leaf on a tree, or in one blade of grass, the awesome Deity presents itself. -Shinto Saying Covered by a blanket of lush, skyscraper-esque trees, Nikko’s mountains erupt from the earth like green fingers, reaching for the sky. Underneath this...
by Davila Julia | Jan 24, 2018 | Food, Uncategorized
Stepping Away from Capitalism The field trip to Yotsuba Co-op was a fascinating look into an alternative mode of food and goods consumption that attempts at breaking away, just a little, from capitalism. At Yotsuba, members and staff have created a fundamentally...
by Upjohn Margaret | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
On the day of January 6, 2018, our two classes went to the Meiji Shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo. We walked under this large arch and a pathway lead to the shrine. There were pamphlets to demonstrate how to properly wash ourselves at the cleansing stations. Since it is...
by sorens4 | Jan 11, 2018 | ARI, Farming, Uncategorized
Life at ARI is centered around the concept of intentional community. The day moves like a canoe through water; morning stretches, community meals, and a rotation of chores and tasks progress in a controlled yet strong and steady manner. Despite the variety of demands...
