Full Moon Drought

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I like numbers. I would be content to have written this on 08/08 but it’s August 9th. The full moon is up. The summer drought is in full swing. I believe summer came to this region earlier than usual. We had extreme temperatures already in the month of May.

I hadn’t got my rainwater systems all in place by the time the rains stopped and if I had, I may yet have another 1000 liters of water. I have about 100. I am going to put it on the garden this evening. I didn’t manage to establish the drip feed system which I bought, for a number of reasons. I couldn’t figure out how it was supposed to work.. So that’s something else I have to learn.

The herb bed we planted at the front of the house , even though we watered it, looks as though it’s been hit by a flame thrower. The temperatures today will be 37C, again.

One of the first principals of permaculture is to observe. Be patient and wait and watch and see what’s happening. A combination of enthusiasm and ignorance , coupled with an inability to get organised efficiently around water harvesting has resulted in the loss vegetables herbs, possibly some of the trees and the bushes… and I will have to invest again in autumn. It’s a learning. I am disappointed but not hard on myself. It is the path of education. Learning what I learn this year I can teach those who come after me.

I have already observed the value in leaving the land alone. There are fresh mint and other herbs growing in abundance and the boundaries have berries.

I have realised that my growing beds, would benefit from solid borders. So would the aesthetic of the garden. I haven’t had time to experiment with Keyhole gardening but I am keen to give it a try next year. I need more water tanks. The growing beds should be longer and in general wider but not too wide… Trees need more water than I have been able to give. I think two have been lost to drought or infection and another looks like it’s on the way. but 3 of out 20 is not too bad.

I have learned that workmen don’t listen. I have also learned I can do a lot without relying on workers.

Currently I am working on contracts for The Healing Path and house rules. When I look at many of the rules I have found or been pointed to, I see a lot of restriction, toughness, rigidity. I am trying to show the world there is another way other than total antitrust. How can I write rules / guidelines that show compassion, care, intelligence, trust? How does one write down a sentence that shows you, you are expected to behave with CARE, Compassion, Acceptance, Respect and Encouragement, without threatening people with expulsion, but that is an option if they misbehave and abuse their position.

How do you do this and also protect the community? This is my conundrum at the minute. I have some rules written up and they are inadequate. I have an aversion to running a rehab that is like a prison. This house is set up to welcome people who want to get well, who are already open, willing to be honest and ready to at least take steps in the direction that will lead to a rich life.

There are other places for people who are not yet there. I have to find the balance and it’s not easy doing it alone. That’s a bit of a poor me statement. I have a responsibility to step into my power and my authority and to not do so would be damaging and irresponsible.

So when a person wants to reject all that is the problem, how does one avoid other problems? I can’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. There must be mechanisms in place for when people are asked, requested or told to leave, they leave. I understand addicts and alcoholics. I know well these situations can arise. Is there a way to write the guidelines that say “we strive for x” , instead of ” we don’t ….x ” ?

I remind myself I am smart enough to figure this out, but it is challenging. I have slept badly last night which is normal for a full moon night for me.

My Pathfinder is here now 1 month. It seems like she is growing/healing and moving forward in a healthy spiritual way. This is what The Healing Path is all about. We practice vegetarianism or at least a form of it. We try to eat from our garden and what I planted in March and April but there isn’t enough. We have some lovely tomatoes, potatoes, some salads and kale, but not a lot and some herbs. We have other things planted but they haven’t thrived with the heat. The corn is very starchy and takes a long time to cook. What we manage to collect has a flavour that is just incredible. It feels like my taste buds are on turbo charge.

I am grateful for the blessings, abundance and the progress. I still haven’t managed to get comments turned on for my posts…… I would love to read the feedback….

Enjoy yall.

Collie