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The Almonte horsemen community and craftsmanship
September 8, 2013
A life of craftsmanship
Why do people work hard, and take pride in what they do? A short film about the Almonte horsemen. The narration is very simple but eloquent, that talks philosophically about meaning, identity, nature, belonging, ethics, community and the joy that comes from being committed to ones craft and ones life.
There is a craftsman in every human being, which can be enormously motivating and inspiring, the past lives of crafts and craftsmen show us ways of working (using tools, acquiring skills, thinking about materials) which provide rewarding alternative ways for people to utilise their talents, and lead more fulfilling lives.
Journey further
- Seamus Heaney remembering a great craftsman
- The engaged craftsman is a committed craftsman
- Crafting a new pursuit of happiness: re-ordering work and play
- The Craftsman (recommended reading)
- How to create an innovative and sustainable company
- Natural Capitalism
Alan Moore on Twitter
- Then write your symphony #nationalpoetryday
- Go into the natural world gather light. Feel texture of wind. Capture vowels of trees watch silver rhythms of flowi… t.co/dZUatnZLJk
- Sign the petition #saveCotonOrchard t.co/iqpCTUyRzl
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