A Renaissance Of UsuryFree Living

A Renaissance Of UsuryFree Living: “In The Midst Of A Financial Meltdown”

By Tom J. Kennedy

NOTE: I penned this article after reading the book "Smart Trust" by Stephen M. R. Covey and Greg Link

Trust in our orthodox, economic system of usury-based, debt money has been in steady decline during the latter years of the 20^th Century and in this first decade of the 21^st Century.

However, there is a shifting paradox that is real, giving hope to usury-burdened debtors at a critical time when our orthodox, economic system of usury-based, debt money is on the slippery slope to becoming the Grand-daddy Depression of this 21^st Century.

At the micro-level (grassroots-level) of society, we are witnessing a true “Renaissance of UsuryFree Living,” while daily we see evidence of the continuing economic chaos at the macro-level (global-level) of society – which is caused by the evil and immoral effects of the design flaw of usury on our orthodox, economic system of usury-based, debt money.

Indeed, we are shifting from a conventional, economic world of low-trust, to an innovative and alternative economic world of high-trust. Motivated, usuryfree creatives are taking leadership roles to create a literal “Renaissance of UsuryFree Living.” They are re-educating themselves on the truth about modern money creation and this new knowledge motivates them to evade usury – the killer machine of our orthodox, economic system of debt-money.

When they learn that usuryfree time currencies function without “interest” or “usury,” they embrace the idea of using a usuryfree time currency in combination with their diminishing amounts of federal cash to negotiate exchanges within their ever-expanding, local and loyal networks of participating time-traders. The usuryfree time currency movement is fast gaining popularity as more and more consumers make a commitment to spend their money differently, simply by shopping locally.

The mutual benefits of trust are evident within the growing networks of people who are choosing to participate as time-traders within our loyal databases of usuryfree creatives. Those who participate rely on trust between the buyers and sellers all of whom are committed to changing the way they spend their money – by choosing to shop within their respective, loyal databases of time-traders.

These active time-traders recognize the significance of their responsibility to honour and serve their fellow-citizens and their actions demonstrate their commitment and inspire others to follow their lead.

There are many reasons why the element of trust is highly respected and honoured within the usuryfree time currency movement. Perhaps the most noteworthy reason is that time currencies are free of “interest” or “usury,” and this is why they are referred to as usuryfree, time currencies.

When the function of usury is eradicated or abolished forever from any economic system of exchange, there is no motivation to lie, cheat, steal of be greedy – just to survive in a world where there is a shortage of money by design. Instead, all who choose to participate, quickly learn that they have access to abundance and they can experience peace and prosperity when usury is no longer in the economic equation of exchange. In summary, when participants understand the distinctive high-trust culture of the usuryfree time currency movement, they comfortably extend and receive trust from others.

Open transparency combined with the honesty, integrity and trust of the participating time-traders is paramount within the high-trust culture of usuryfree creative who are seeking to live the experience of a usuryfree lifestyle. Time-traders have a reputation of being consistent and are known for negotiating exchanges in creative ways that inspire trust.

Indeed, time-traders rely on mutual trust between buyer and seller and negotiate exchanges on the basis of a handshake rather than pressing hard with the pen to make 5 or more copies of legal papers to be enforced by their JUST-US (court) system that likewise, has become a low-trust entity.

High-trust among buyers and sellers in essential if the usuryfree time currency movement is to become the catalyst that offers a glimmer of hope to usury-burdened debtors who are struggling financially in this worst economic climate since the 1930’s.

These awakened and motivated usuryfree creative are constantly spreading peace, prosperity and abundance as they learn about the power and potential of usuryfree economics – and how it differs so greatly from our orthodox, economic system of usury-based, debt money.

The usuryfree creatives commonly refer to this shifting of consciousness about “money” a “Renaissance of UsuryFree Living” because it is a timely, game-changing rediscovery of the barter and trading skills and talents that were common practice among our previous generations of rural ancestors.

The only difference is that in this 21^st Century, given the ease of modern technology, we have the potential to not only trade “hours and minutes” locally but also globally. In this regard, the trading unit known as a usuryfree time currency is becoming the most popular trading currency as we progress into this 21^st Century.

Indeed, there was “Life Without Usury” during the historical Renaissance period and it brought rich dividends to all who participated. The current shifting of consciousness to “shop local” is once again playing a key role in ushering in “Life Without Usury.”

Similarly, now in this 21^st Century, the “Renaissance of UsuryFree Living” has the potential to elevate all of society to experience the reality of a usuryfree lifestyle. Trust is fundamental in the world of usuryfree economics, while fear and lack of trust are commonplace in the conventional world of usury finance.

The usuryfree time currency movement is evolving and dramatically shaping the way people spend their money within loyal databases of local traders – most of whom who double as entrepreneurs who likewise have agreed to accept a usuryfree time currency for partial or full payment of any negotiated exchanges. Buying and selling within our respective, loyal databases of usuryfree time currency traders empowers all who choose to participate.

Evidence clearly shows that the usuryfree time currency movement is focused on creating trust between buyers and sellers. When people experience a taste of usuryfree living, they talk to others about their unique experiences.  These awakened and motivated usuryfree creative are spreading peace, prosperity and abundance as they learn about the power and potential of usuryfree economics – and how it differs greatly from our orthodox, economic system of usury-based, debt money.

During 2013 – the Year of UsuryFree Living - let’s continue to make the usuryfree time currency movement the most trusted economic system of exchange as we progress into this 21^st Century.

Relevant Quotes:

“When trust is not just a word, but in every action, everything we do, we live by our values. Our people watch us. And when they know they can trust us, the possibilities have no limits.” – Frances Hesselbein, CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA, 1960’s

“Ultimately we cannot create high-trust organizations without creating cutlures based on love and care.” – John Mackey, CEO, Whole Foods Market

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you will help them become what they are capable of being.” – Goethe

‘The assumption of good intent opens the door to high-trust relationships, creative partnerships, and productivity enhancing practices.” – Stephen M. R. Covey

“One reason why violations of trust are so damaging is because trust is such a vital principle, and, consciously or not, we count on trust to make our world meaningful and our relationships worthwhile.” – Stephen M. R. Covey, page 26, Smart Trust

“The very act of assuming good intent changes the dynamic of a relationship. It inspires reciprocity. It leads to trust-building behavior. It creates a virtuous, upward cycle of trust and confidence rather than a vicious, downward cycle of suspicion and distrust.” – Stephen M. R. Covey

“In good times and bad – the motive that best builds trust is caring; the motive that destroys trust is exclusive self-interest. The agenda that best builds trust is mutual benefit; the agenda that destroys trust is ‘win at all costs.’ And the best of both caring and agenda is transparency.”  -  Stephen M. R. Covey