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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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Thank you again Colx. When I found your blog I realized that I did practice Permaculture in a fashion but consumerism still had me in its deathly grip. I look back to my parents and grand parents generation now and remember how they lived. They made do with what they had, repurposed things and made them new again, grew most of their food and had a good life. Thank you for reminding us every day that this is the path we all must follow.
Carole.
I ‘m not sure how I came across your blog but I am so happy I did.
The passed few weeks, I have spent some time reading your previous posts and they are beautiful and inspiring.
I think you have made an amazing transformation of your cottage and land and it is clear to see how Nature is at the forefront.
I try and live my life in the permaculture way and grow some fruit, veg and also have chickens.
I als bake my own bread and have a woodburner and live my life as simply as possible.
I look forward to reading your blog and wish you well.
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Thank you Kayte and welcome to Bealtaine Cottage!
Life is good as more and more good people like yourself are finding out, exploring permaculture and taking positive action to live more sustainably…more power to you!
Colx
Hi Colette, thanks for your last comment. He pulled up the hedge because he was told by some government department. They will give him a grant if he puts in a stock control fence – ie. Europe is dictating that he must fence in his cows, (with a fence to their specifications) so that they don’t get out and spread TB!!! how crazy is that. ARRGGHHH!! I will do as you say and see if there are any root parts anywhere. Really hoping to get to see you again before the end of the year, if that would be ok?
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Europe=Monoculture Madness…is it any wonder that there are no grants from Europe for people like me? European policy is destroying Ireland on so many different levels!
As for visiting…you are welcome, of course!
Colx
Even though I am fairly new to permaculture, only creating my gardens for the past three months now, I can’t believe how it has opened my heart! I can see now it is a gateway to a future world I want to be a part of! Thank you Colette, your blog was in no small part a significant motivator to me. Micki
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I am happy that so many people are seeing the world through this new lens…the future lies therein!
Colx
I am surrounded by fences in the city. I have decided to use them like stakes, planting raspberries along them for some structure. My neighbor behind me tried to kill off my nettle by spraying toxins threw the fence. I put up bamboo and willow attached to the chain fence and am slowly planting a evergreen hedge. I have come by some old climbing roses and will add them to one fence on the side for more rose hip yield. This was a shifting of my perception and now I see useful crops I can grow on my fences. Sweet peas, squash and lots more.
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Isn’t it empowering to be able to think in these positive ways…deflecting negativity in a creative and abundant way…the way forward!
Colx