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Necessity and Subsistence is defined here in the context of modern society and living, as a decision by the individual to live a simple existence based upon what it takes to maintain a same or similar condition, as what is termed a
Lifestyle Aesthetic.
The Lifestyle Aesthetic is an individual decision which does not rely on what others do, or depend for its legitimacy upon its impact, as any real social affect on the overall problems caused by modern societies. But rather it is personal conviction which is satisfying in and of itself, in which pride is not the result of the progressive achievement of greater volitional abilities, but by the
Conservative conviction of what the individual does-not possess and engage in.
A Lifestyle Aesthetic could be considered to be what has been termed genteel poverty. The individual keeps material assets to a minimum. There are no specific formulas since economic conditions vary by region, and personal preferences are necessary to a lasting sustainment. This lifestyle is premised not on progression, achievement, and the accumulation of material assets. To impact the natural environment as little as possible, means the responsibility of choosing work and profession which does not contribute to its further degradation. Since types of work vary by region and by the talent of the individual, as a generality if necessary, one works to sustain what already exists, but not for the development of the new, like working to maintain old houses but refusing to promote development.
The Lifestyle Aesthetic is a art form and profession in and of itself, which consists of many facets and facilities. First and foremost it consists in contributing as little as possible to the progressive economic mechanism which demands more and more raw materials.
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