The Abundance of Gift Economy

A hunter with too much meat was asked why he didn’t store the excess. His answer?

"I store my meat in the belly of my brother." This is the heart of a gift economy,

which sees the world as abundant, not scarce. In our market economy, you buy berries,

the transaction ends, and you own them. But when you see them as a gift from

the Earth, it creates a relationship. You feel gratitude and a responsibility to give back.

This isn't just about berries; it's about remembering that all we have are gifts.

Hoarding won't save us. All flourishing is mutual.