principle #4

apply self regulation and accept feedback

the sins of the fathers are visited on the children unto the seventh generation

This is about designing systems that discourage inappropriate growth or behavior. Nature left alone is typically self regulating. Picture the food chain, and what happens when people intervene- or a nursing mother, feeding her baby when it shows cues of being hungry.
Im not describing these physical aspects in too much depth, because I am intrigued more by the invisible systems in permaculture. The social aspects of the principles. I have not read this chapter yet in David Holmgrens book, but I flipped through it for inspiration on my topic today.
It's perfect.
Now if only i can get some ideas through with my words.

I'm going to write a few quotes from this chapter.
"personal responsibility- change the world by changing yourself- we cant depend on institutions, church, democracy, legal system- think globally act locally-self audit-addictions- avoid guilt and blame of others- self reliance as political action-"

This ties in beautifully to NVC. Non violent communication, or, compassionate communication. It begins with yourself. It doesnt blame. It is taking full responsibility for what you can control, your own feelings, actions and reactions.
The well being meeting last night was learning NVC together.
I am thankful to live with a group of people who believe compassionate communication is important- like me.