Field Reports
Field Report Submission
One day you will be called upon to break a big law in the name of justice and rationality. Everything will depend on it. You have to be ready. How are you going to prepare for that day when it really matters? You have to stay "in shape" so that when the big day comes you will be ready. What you need is "anarchist calisthenics." Every day or so break some trivial law that makes no sense, even if it’s only jaywalking. Use your own head to judge whether a law is just or reasonable. That way, you'll keep trim; and when the big day comes, you'll be ready.
Soul Anarchy is about living life on your own terms, and then helping other people do the same.
Soul Anarchist Calisthenics are the daily practice of sovereignty.
Field Reports are how we pass it on.
They’re stories of choosing courage over conditioning.
Truth over comfort.
Conscious choice over sleepwalking through life.
Political theorist James Scott once described “anarchist calisthenics” as small acts like jaywalking, minor lawbreaking that reminds us we aren’t machines. Think of jaywalking as the metaphor, not the mission.
Because if petty crimes are the boldest acts of sovereignty in your life, you’re aiming way too low.
The real work shows up where it actually costs you something.
In speaking when silence would be easier.
In becoming who you are when it risks rejection.
In walking away from lives that no longer fit.
In telling the truth when comfort begs you to lie.
Field Reports aren’t about chaos or keeping score on minor offenses.
They’re about waking up.
Share moments where you chose sovereignty over conditioning.
Where you took real risks to live what was true.
Where you stepped into fear instead of shrinking back.
Some will be quiet.
Some will blow things up.
All of them should be real.
All of them should be real.
When we live free, we show others what’s possible.
When we share it, we help them do the same.
Submit your Field Report, Soul Anarchist.
Field Reports
These are examples of successful Field Reports. Yours will appear below. – Paul Duane | Soul Anarchist, SLC
“yesterday I took magic mushrooms for the first time. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. It inspired me to call and apologize to my old roommate. I realized my part in our conflict. We are going to lunch next Tuesday. I can’t believe something this beautiful is a crime.”
Alex L.
Toronto, CA
“I come from a super strict Baptist family. I’ve been in love with a girl for the past year. We’ve been hiding it. Tonight I told my family that I’ll be bringing her to thanksgiving in two weeks. I threw up 10 minutes before I told them. My mom said “Sweetie, we’ve always known” and my Dad was hard to read. She’s meeting the family soon and it feels amazing.”
– Sarah S.
Fairhope, AL
“yesterday I took magic mushrooms for the first time. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. It inspired me to call and apologize to my old roommate. I realized my part in our conflict. We are going to lunch next Tuesday. I can’t believe something this beautiful is a crime.”
Alex L.
Toronto, CA
“I changed my party affiliation to “Democrat” today because, fuck the republicans. My friends are going to lose their shit, but I can’t go along any longer.”
– Neil P.
Los Angeles, CA