11 Responses to “Ireland…Ridden with Debt and Blessed with Land”
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In Violation!
Over the past few thousand years, humankind has regarded Nature as property. 
This concept is rooted in biblical text and has spawned generations who have regarded themselves as having dominion over the Earth. 
The feudal system was based on dominion and continues today as a land-grab mentality, based on the principles of ownership and extraction. 
Where we are at this point in time is the evolution of that concept, that biblical teaching, where we are now forced to try to manage degradation of the environment rather than prevent it. 
We blow the tops off mountains to extract minerals. 
Hundreds of chemicals are injected into the Earth to extract gas. 
The filth of Tar Sands is hailed as our energy saviour! 
Seed is wrenched from us to be “owned” by corporations like Monsanto. 
Presidents enact laws to protect these creatures of destruction from the very courts that are there to protect you! Nine days ago I started a petition.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/We_Will_Not_Comply/?cCgoWbb
Nine days ago I drew my line in the sand, deciding to refuse to comply with laws that violate Mother Earth and the abundance she so generously bestows upon us. 
My own line in the sand has been confirmed this morning as the decision to refuse to comply with all laws that violate Mother Earth has been made. 
The days of fence sitting are over. The gloves are off
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Haha my cat caught two voles in the house this week! Voles in the house?! I know I couldn’t believe it either. Our house is over a hundred years old in places hence the cats.
Cats help to keep the natural order in balance. Without a cat, many country homes can be afflicted with an excess of small creatures. Your home sounds interesting!
Colx
We in the states were bogged down by people who do not believe in global warming and are not into new forms of energy. Their allegiance was with the oil companies. People are now realizing what this has cost us. Pockets of people are doing Permaculture. We are all in this together you are an example to all peoples and I try to be an example in my blog too. There is much for all of us to share. I visit Ireland every year and the moment I breathe the air, I realize how clean it is, the water is far better than any in the states and the food is fresh. In the past several years I have noticed a change in Ireland. More people are doing permaculture, seed saving and focusing on the land and preserving it.
I just trimmed my dogwood too.
Carole
Next time you visit Ireland, make a visit to Bealtaine Cottage…you will be very welcome!
You are right in what you say about all these “pockets of people,” …we are small “Arks of Possibility,” in a world ravaged by stupidity and greed.
More and more people are understanding and making the change towards a better life and better world!
Colx
I just had a peek at your lovely blog…beautiful! And the pumpkins in the sun…wow!
Bless you both and your lovely Mum…life is precious and good!
Colx
Ireland has so much potential. I fell in love with Ireland the first time I saw it in 1989. There is just something sacred there. It seemed to take a wrong turn with the whole Celtic Tiger thing, but maybe it can find a better path now. Certainly the “pockets of people” like you can lead the way. But I agree, as peak oil and climate change disrupt the world we know, Ireland may just be a place that can adapt. That is one of the many reasons I would love to emigrate to Ireland. We had for years planned to retire there but the Celtic Tiger made that impossible…too expensive. But now with prices coming down, my thoughts turn again to Ireland. And your lovely blog is a reminder every day of the beauty there. So thank you for that. I am so looking forward to visiting Ireland next month and still planning to come to Bealtine Cottage on the 20th. It is always so nice to talk with like minded people. Our numbers are growing but we are still small. I met Carole of Whispering Pines on your blog and we are fast becoming friends. I sometimes think the goddess is conspiring with us…helping us find each other so we can work together. It is an interesting journey. Patti
I love that…”the goodness is conspiring with us…” a sound philosophy!
Colx
Just peeked at your gorgeous blog…wow!
Colx
Thank you…another inspiration from your blog. See how the goddess works.
In honor of National Tree Day in Ireland, myself and a hummingbird that fluttered around me the entire time, planted an olive tree in my yard. I wish it a very long and happy life, as I do all the trees in Ireland!
What a lovely action to take…Bless you!
Colx