One of the many benefits of reading books is gaining awareness and appreciation for new things and new ways of thinking about things. | SaltWire
Don Cameron says that now is "a good time to think about why, how and when we harvest." - ContributedOne of the many benefits of reading books is gaining awareness and appreciation for new things and new ways of thinking about things. Recently, I have been enjoying a book that I have recommended to many – Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
"Know the ways of the ones who take care of you, so that you can take care of them; Introduce yourself. Be accountable as the one who comes asking for life; Ask permission before taking. Abide by the answer; Never take the first. Never take the last; Take only what you need; Take only that which is given; Never take more than half. Leave some for others; Harvest in a way that minimizes harm; Use it respectfully.
Agricultural land in Princeport, N.S. The Shubenacadie River can be seen in upper right corner. - Contributed Remember that when we were young, we were taught to only take what we could eat; not to waste food and to share with others. These are all valuable lessons in life that we sometimes forget as adults.With respect to the sustainability of species on this one planet we inhabit, man’s greed and short-sighted actions in the past have shown very clearly that we need to take much better care to sustain our world for the long term.
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