Guided by the Lady of the Lake
My Name is Cassandra
My whole life, I have felt like an outsider, looking in at a world that I didn't quite understand but would have given anything to be a part of. My family tells tales of unusual experiences of my seemingly psychic abilities as a young child. As I've grown and matured, I have come to the conclusion that it's a combination of neurodivergent pattern recognition and a sensitivity to energetic fluctuations.
I have always felt the weight of a looming destiny; the pull of unfulfilled purpose.
When I had a stroke in 2011, I became a partial quadriplegic three weeks before my 29th birthday; I struggled for years before realizing that I had been aligned with my purpose in the only way that would have worked. I offer my story as the only credentials I have. This nonprofit organization is my bid to manifest the future I've been shown; this website is my constantly evolving attempt to explain things well enough for people to see what a good idea it is.
The Challenges as I See Them
The current socio-economic system often strips members of the working class of their power as the inherent owners of their labor by denying them full control over its value, distribution, and impact.
Workers see their effort generate significant profits for employers, while they remain confined to stagnant wages.
They are unable to benefit directly from the value they create and lose control over their time and labor’s value, as they are forced into constant competition and denied a stable foundation to build economic independence.
1. Wage Labor and Alienation
Workers exchange their labor for wages, but they do not own the products of their efforts. This alienation removes the worker’s connection to their own productivity and reduces their labor to a means of survival, rather than a source of fulfillment or empowerment.
2. Suppression of Collective Power
Organized labor movements and unions historically gave the working class a means to negotiate the value of their labor. However, the decline of union membership, coupled with anti-union policies and corporate resistance, has diminished workers’ ability to act collectively.
Impact: Without collective bargaining, individual workers are left vulnerable to exploitation, with little leverage to demand fair wages, humane working conditions, or job security.
3. The Gig Economy
The rise of the gig economy exemplifies how labor is being fragmented and devalued. Workers are classified as “independent contractors” rather than employees, which strips them of traditional labor rights such as benefits, minimum wage protections, and job security.
Impact: Workers lose control over their time and labor’s value, as they are forced into constant competition and denied a foundation to build economic stability from.
4. Debt and Financial Dependency
A significant portion of the working class is trapped in cycles of debt, whether through student loans, credit cards, or predatory lending. Debt functions as a tool of control, compelling workers to prioritize immediate survival over long-term goals, effectively undermining their autonomy.
Impact: The need to service debt forces workers to accept exploitative jobs, often with little regard for whether these roles align with their skills or aspirations.
5. Privatization of Essential Needs
Access to housing, healthcare, education, and even retirement security has been privatized, forcing workers to rely on wages to afford necessities that should be guaranteed. This dependency ensures that labor remains tied to corporate profit structures rather than individual empowerment.
Impact: Workers must spend increasing portions of their income, reducing their ability to invest in themselves, their families, or their communities.
6. Erosion of Work-Life Balance
Advances in technology, particularly in communication, have blurred the lines between work and personal life. Workers are now often expected to be available 24/7, effectively donating unpaid labor in the form of overtime, emotional labor, and constant accessibility.
Impact: Workers lose control over their time, and the ability to rest and recharge—key components of autonomy—is eroded.
7. Concentration of Wealth and Power
A disproportionate share of wealth generated by labor is concentrated at the top of the economic hierarchy—with executives, shareholders, and investors—while the working class receives only a fraction. This dynamic perpetuates systemic inequality and keeps power concentrated in the hands of a few.
Impact: Studies show that worker productivity has increased significantly over the last few decades, but wages have stagnated, meaning that the value created by labor is being extracted by capital owners.
8. Psychological and Cultural Disempowerment
The working class is often portrayed as replaceable or lacking “skills” in mainstream narratives, reinforcing a sense of powerlessness. Educational and social systems frequently fail to teach workers about their inherent value as producers, framing success solely in terms of individual achievement rather than collective empowerment.
Impact: This leads to internalized disempowerment, where workers may feel resigned to their exploitation rather than inspired to challenge it.
Building a Better Tomorrow, One Household at a Time
With Finding Camelot, I want to reimagine how households and communities function, blending practicality with a vision for a sustainable, equitable future. Our approach to communal living is both dynamic and adaptable, designed to support individuals and families while fostering resilience, collaboration, and self-sufficiency.
Household Complexes
Large single-family homes are carefully renovated to accommodate cohabitation efficiently. These spaces are optimized for privacy and functionality, providing members with private rooms while sharing common areas like kitchens, living spaces, and bathrooms.
Logos Nostos Estates
These are built from the ground up as communal manors, designed to support the full spectrum of member needs.
- Childcare and Education Spaces: For nurturing the next generation.
- Workshops and Gyms: Supporting creativity, health, and well-being.
- Entrepreneurial Offices and Resource: Empowering members to grow their businesses or pursue new ventures.
- Property Rentals and Stores: Generating income and serving the community’s needs.
For every 10-20 households, we establish a central estate that serves as a community center and clubhouse for network members. These central hubs are the heart of the network, fostering connection, collaboration, and shared resources. They act as:
- Meeting spaces for collective decision-making.
- Event venues for social and cultural gatherings.
- Resource hubs for education, tools, and support.
The vision doesn’t stop at individual households or estates. As our network grows, each addition strengthens the foundation of an interconnected, thriving community. By balancing efficiency with self-sufficiency, we aim to create a scalable model that empowers members while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization.
We offer more than just housing—we are heading a movement to rebuild what it means to live, work, and grow together.
Finding Camelot Membership Infographic
Room Credits: The Key to Flexibility
The monthly membership fee is fully tax-deductible and all-inclusive accommodation for one adult is provided as a membership benefit. You receive room credits that can be used for lodging at any property within the Finding Camelot network. Here’s how it works:
- Each room is assigned a credit value based on privacy and amenities.
- Members can use their credits to secure accommodations that suit their needs, whether it’s a private room in a household complex or a space in a Logos Nostos estate.
- Room credits are transferable across the network, allowing you to explore different properties and communities as part of your membership.
This system ensures fairness, flexibility, and accessibility while keeping the process simple for our members.
The Bigger Picture
Finding Camelot isn’t just about providing housing—it’s about building a movement. Our mission is to equip the working class with the structure needed to organize and advocate for change. By empowering households to function independently while uniting under a shared vision, we’re laying the groundwork for collective action.
