Being responsible with what we put on our lawns is important, but even more important are the personal relationships we develop. People Care is one of the Three Ethics of Permaculture.With the tragic news out of Las Vegas and lots of other bad things going on in our country, cultivating a feeling of community is critical. Communities with strong relationships are stronger, more resilient. People who feel part of a community are not likely to lash out violently.
You and I are empowered to help stop these acts.
Community food forests and healing gardens are also places where people can interact with their community and nature. They can also be beneficial helping people overcome traumatic injuries and experiences.
"Even if a person is unwilling or unable to be active in a natural setting, studies prove just living near nature and trees can have such effects as better test scores for girls and decreased instances of domestic violence. Access to nature simply makes people exhibit “more pro-social behavior.” Read more "Heal the Landscape and Ourselves"
Community organizer Nimrod Hochberg, of the Kidron Food Forest, is building relationships through their community food forest in Tel Aviv, Israel.
“Every Friday people come here, get together and plant.
We are creating a community.
And people need it.”
We are creating a community.
And people need it.”
Although I'm not a huge country music fan I do like certain songs from all across the music spectrum. I remember I liked this one that makes me think about being a good neighbor and building strong communities. I wonder how things would've played out differently if the people we see as monsters had spent a little more time in nature or with their neighbors on the front porch.
I hope you'll take time to visit with your neighbors, coworkers and maybe those you don't normally interact with. We may never know the impact we'll have!
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