Kylie Woodrum "Communitas"

Lane's description of communitas really interested me. Most people are only interested in their own gains and bettering themselves. They are willing to use other people to get whatever they need whenever they need it. However, in communitas, people don't see each other as objects to help them gain something. People are seen just as fellow individuals who are trying to get through the journey. With communitas, people are willing to help others and build a relationship. There is often a sense of reciprocity that motivates people to form bonds with others. I think that many individuals would benefit from learning the concept of communitas. People would be more pleasant to be around if they weren't thinking of their personal gain, but of how they could help others along the way.