The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently. —David Graeber
We are a gathering of the kindnesses of others. —Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
Interdependent Systems of Health
The health of our environment, the ecological system we live in and are intimately connected to every element of, is a direct support for our physical health.
Without well-nourished soil, our food lacks nutritional value (vitamins and minerals) and does not support individual physical health and mental health.
When we overproduce and overextract from our environment, it suffers and we suffer individually as a result. In turn, when we take care of soil health, air health and water health, practice permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and build a circular economy, we support the well-being of individuals and societies.
Mental health is intimately connected to physical health and social health. Without healthy minds, we cannot flourish and participate fully in society. Physical health supports our mental health and our social health by providing physically well-resourced individuals to participate in society. When we feel good physically, we can show up for one another. Concurrently, when our collective, societal structures are set up in an overly draining and pressured way, our physical and mental health suffer.