BB: Before Bartering

In a super charged modern capitalist society, we are constantly engaged in this idea of bartering. “This for that.” But human society, for perhaps hundreds and thousands of years was built on gift giving. “I owe you one.” And while operating completely separate from the marketplace is unrealistic, we don’t need to create a market out of everything we do. For instance, if you enjoy underwater basket weaving, enjoy underwater basket weaving. There is no need to build out a portfolio, start a business, and go for profit. You can do and give. Time and attention are perhaps our most important assets. Why put a price tag on it if you don’t have to?