This morning I connected with a fellow devotee and we were discussing initial ideas of cooperative communal living in a monastic setting as our elders head into the golden years, i.e separate housing on communal land. There are several communities not in the spotlight that endeavor to have a working model. The shared values of functional silence, meditation and spiritual practice, even if in different traditions, would be the connecting factor, as well as a monastic, if not necessarily ascetic, lifestyle. It’s not for everyone.  If you have any thoughts on the matter, please share them.