Welcome along earthling to my new blog I have created to document my journey into the world of all things organic, sustainable and socially conscious.
Here's a little background.... I sold my soul to the devil long ago, working in the private sector for large corporations in the travel industry. In August 2015 I decided that enough was enough, and after being disillusioned with this lifestyle choice for far too long I took a plunge and applied for an opportunity to do something I had become interested in for a number of years,... Permaculture! It's perhaps not one of the most famous 'cultures and I assure you it is not to do with the culture of certain once popular hairstyles. Now, I could sit here at my desk and explain permaculture in one go, but it encompasses so many things on different levels, culturally, socially and environmentally it's something I hope you'll pick up if you choose to stick around for this journey I am now working for a small organic gardening company tending to peoples gardens in a truly organic fashion, no fertilisers or pesticides involved in this operation. I hope to learn more about the trade, and also become a professional at what I do. On top of this I am also contributing my time to develop a 1 acre piece of land into a permaculture smallholding with some inspiring people whom have crafted and enabled this opportunity. I have also just started a Permaculture Design Course in Bristol. This is with another 40 or so people all hoping to learn more about this concept with the aim of creating a design towards a piece of land incorporating the permaculture values of working with the flows of nature. Since 2007 I suppose you could say that I 'woke up' and found myself becoming more aware of social issues surrounding injustice, inequality and inefficiency in the way the world operates. This understanding I feel is becoming more prominent as time goes by and I am extremely proud to say that I am now in a position to contribute towards this movement whilst also sustaining a level of income. I understand it is extremely difficult for many people to take a leap into something they really wish to do, and with doing this it does mean sacrificing certain things. Others may not be in a position to sacrifice anything to pursue their dreams. This is something I completely understand, however because of all the social constraints that are in place with this current economic system, I believe that this is unfair and that there can be a better way of doing things. Hopefully my blog will show some inspiration towards how we can all live a productive life, a more sustainable life, and a cooperative life leading us to a better life. Call me a hippie, a dreamer or an idealist, I can take that, but if you say this you realist you, there's a lot of good stuff down this idealistic rabbit hole than you might think, so stick around because discussion and debate is probably one of the most productive things we can do. I'll be documenting my journal through writing, and also music, for I am a singer songwriter too, and I may also apply myself to the odd bit of random art... lets see where that one goes. I'll also perhaps now and then muse about some social issues that I feel are worth discussing. I wish you a great January of 2016, my where has the time gone Peace Adam
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Dannydtrouble
1/8/2016 11:31:01 am
I look forward to hearing more aboit your greener pastures while listening to music that feeds that rat dance ;-)
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Cath Smith
1/8/2016 12:06:58 pm
Fantastic Adam and really interesting, looking forward to hearing more. We have a greenhouse and small veg plot that the girls like helping me with so any tips whilst your on your journey would be great xx
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