<p><em>“I made my bed… Do I need to lie in it? Or can I make a different bed?”</em></p><p>In Week 6 of our inquiry to confront complicity in capitalism, we explore CHOICE, especially the places in work and money where it feels like the choice is all-or-nothing: full financial independence not relying on anyone, or complete merging of finances; everything separate or everything in common. </p><p>We refuse to believe that… and try to find our way into the middle ground.</p><p>This week, we dive into the choice and middle ground in:</p><ul><li><p>How we work. Beyond “entirely dependent employee” or “fully independent freelancer.”</p></li><li><p>How we do money. Playfully choosing what ways we interlink our finances, money, resources, needs.</p></li><li><p>Beyond the project. It’s easier when there’s a project and budget and start/stop. What about in between projects?</p></li><li><p>Opening possibilities that weren’t there. For example, applying for one job as two people. </p></li><li><p>Material limitations. Not all options are always on the table. </p></li><li><p>Choice in relationship. What if others aren’t in the same relationship to choice, and see it as more fixed.</p></li></ul><p><em>We’re curious: </em></p><p><em>Where do you get caught in ‘all-or-nothing’ ? </em></p><p><em>How did you break out of it? </em></p><p><em>What beds have you made that can be made differently?</em></p><p><br></p><p>This is part of a new series called <a href="https://juliash.medium.com/confronting-complicity-in-capitalism-dfa0a303a9f9"><u>Confronting Complicity in Capitalism</u></a>. This special series is a season of experiment to really look at money and privilege with care &amp; joy rather than shame &amp; blame.</p><p>As always, follow along on…</p><p>- video on LinkedIn (visible if you’re connected to me or Elena</p><p>- blog on Medium: <a href="https://juliash.medium.com/"><u>https://juliash.medium.com</u></a></p>