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If
peoples needs are met in compassionate and simple ways,
the
environment surrounding
them will prosper.
The icon of the two people together, represents the
need for companionship and collaborative efforts to
affect change.
Care for people starts with ourselves, but expands
to include our families, neighbours, local and wider
communities. The challenge is to grow up through
self-reliance and personal responsibility.
Self-reliance becomes more possible when we
focus on non-material well-being, taking care of
ourselves and others without producing or consuming
unnecessary material resources. By accepting
personal responsibility for our situation as far as
possible, rather than blaming others, we empower
ourselves and by not being attached to specific
results, we can focus on getting the process right, and
bring about the best outcomes for all involved.
The permaculture approach is to focus on the
positives, the opportunities that exist rather than the
obstacles, even in the most desperate situations. |
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