Self Sufficiency

Sidenote: I wrote quite a lot on this topic, and rather than expect anybody to read it all in one sitting, I’ll just release it in two parts. Part 2 will be out next Thursday. Sections: 1) Introduction — The History of Different Sources of Energy 2) Fossil Fuels 3)…

An essay by Sharon Astyk — First published on May 15, 2023. Sharon will be live, talking about gardening, on Saturday May 20 at 8 pm EST. Click here to register! Today’s thinking is about my understory. No, that’s not a cutesy term for my panties, I’m talking about the garden — what grows under all…

This is an open call to gather a team (and a ‘society’) for the story of Symbiocenic Environments to proceed with it according to the roadmap below. If you are interested and would like to contribute, please leave a comment here, possibly mentioning others who could also be involved. …

The ‘Lone Wolf’ Personality — “Be a loner. That gives you time to wonder, to search for the truth. Have holy curiosity. Make your life worth living.” — Albert Einstein Solitude can be a choice The problem with solitude is that we forget it can be a choice. …

Gardening as a Path to Resilience and Mindfulness in Uncertain Times — With the world feeling increasingly uncertain, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. Amidst the chaos, there is a simple and effective way to reconnect with ourselves and the world around us — gardening. This ancient practice not only promotes physical and mental well-being, but also fosters mindfulness…

Sections Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Money vs Currency The Evolution of Money History of Global Reserve Currencies Can Currencies Become Overstretched? Types of Currency The Power of Money Concluding Remarks Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Self-Actualisation Needs ↑ Esteem Needs ↑ Love and Belonging Needs ↑ Safety Needs ↑ Psychological Needs …

Today I harvested the first season’s Zucchini! I was unexpectedly called out of town this weekend, and when I returned, I was blessed with two days of growth, including THIS big, honking, green fellow: Lovely sight, right? When you’re out there every morning, braless and sipping your cup of coffee…

“Whoaaa Nelly, hold your horses!” — Today I hopped on YouTube to search for some advice on improving my content writing. I began typing in my query “How to become… The very first suggestion that popped up was How to become a farm girl Umm, are there a lot of women searching YouTube on how to…

As the work I’ve been doing on game theory leaves the station, another equally interesting topic arrives. Self-sufficiency. Of nations, and of individuals like me and you. In a fragmented world, how can we fend for ourselves? In a connected world, how can we protect ourselves from potential future fragmentation…