Archive for July, 2010

What Path to Freedom represents is a lifestyle change, a way to transition from this system to a better one. This difference sets us apart from other projects because we have created a real model where the tangible results of our changes simply speak for themselves. We are living it.

“In the old days, people had relationships with nature and connections with animals,” [Jules Dervaes] said. “When you remove that and put it in a factory someplace far away, people forget about it. When you have a different relationship with your animals and with your plants, when you treat them real well, they respond. Your own health and the health of the planet are intimately related, and as a society we’ve gotten away from that. So we just brought this all to pass in the city, in our Urban Homestead, and we’re spreading the word far and wide.”

The most notable and noble aspect of the Dervaes’ decision to live in this manner is how they have managed to secure, maintain and grow a very strong sense of family. They live together, work together and eat together. And they eat well. Their goal for living a better life has had a very strong impact on their community in Pasadena and far beyond. They are living a revolution and hope more people join in.