A Day in the Life: The Experiment of Non-Ownership

In the summer of 2024 I walked from Canada to Los Angeles on a journey of gratitude. Upon arriving in LA, I gave away everything I owned (yes even my computer and clothes) and the last of my money, embarking on a three month experiment in simple living, making my home in Griffith Park. On day 81 of the experiment, a filmmaker named Alex joined me to take you along for a day. This is a raw, authentic window into the extreme experiment. I show you where I’ve been sleeping, how I practice hygiene, take you dumpster diving and foraging and bring you into the behind the scenes of my activism. I’m grateful for this opportunity to share my life with you. My life is my message and I’m here to stimulate critical thought in the difficult times that we live in and create conversation around ways to move forward to live in harmony with Earth, humanity and the plants and animals we share this home with. Filmed April 18th, 2025 in Griffith Park, Los Angeles on Day 81 of the Non-Ownership Experiment. For more insight into my life’s message: The Experiment in Non-Ownership – Robin Greenfield in Los Angeles https://www.robingreenfield.org/nonownership My Life Design and Mission Statement: https://www.robingreenfield.org/mission Start-Here Guide to my Website: https://www.robingreenfield.org/starthere Frequently Asked Questions About My Life: https://www.robingreenfield.org/faq Video Chapters: 0:00 The Non-Ownership Experiment introduction 0:52 Waking up in nature 2:36 Borrowed items 5:29 Returning myself to Earth (pooping) 6:15 Dental hygiene 7:43 Connection to Earth 8:33 Living by Earth Code 7:50 Drinking water 9:30 Hygiene 11:18 Map of area 11:49 Walking barefoot 12:56 Picking up trash/being a steward 13:57 Robin bird 14:35 Gratitude song 15:26 Eating from trash 16:37 Dumpster diving and food waste 18:19 Zero waste 19:14 The library 20:25 Meeting followers on the street 22:41 Foraging 23:21 Making videos 23:39 Working with a teammate 26:37 Recording a podcast 27:14 Hosting a gathering/teaching --- Robin Greenfield is a truth-seeker, activist, social reformer and servant to Earth, humanity and our plant and animal relatives. He lives simply and sustainably to be the change he wishes to see in the world. Through living closely connected to Earth, he rejects the status quo of consumerism and demonstrates a way of being in gratitude, mindfulness and presence. His life is an experiment with truth and integrity. Robin’s public activism involves dramatic actions designed to provoke critical thought, self-reflection and positive change. His activism creates nuanced conversations on the critical issues of our time, with a focus on solutions for living in harmony. His life’s work has been covered by media worldwide and he has been named “The Robin Hood of Modern Times” by France 2 TV and “The Forrest Gump of Ecology”. Robin has committed to earning below the federal poverty threshold for life and donates 100% of his media earnings to grassroots nonprofits, with a focus on supporting Black and Indigenous women-led organizations. This channel is a resource for all who seek to liberate themselves, to live in truth and integrity, and to live in harmony with Earth, humanity and the plants and animals we share this home with. Robin Greenfield and Dear Friends share means of achieving liberation and harmony through sustainable living, simple living, tiny house living, foraging, growing food and medicine, minimalism, zero waste, earth-skills, food sovereignty, community resilience, compassionate communication, activism, Black Liberation, Indigenous Sovereignty and living in service. Find Robin Greenfield on: Website: https://www.robingreenfield.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robin.Greenfield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Robin.Greenfield @Robin.Greenfield Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobinGreenfieldPage Robin Greenfield’s work is offered as a gift to the public domain. This content is Creative Commons and is free to be copied, republished and redistributed. Learn about Creative Commons and follow the guidelines here: https://www.robingreenfield.org/creativecommons