Perma/HEAL

Self-Care and Stress Reduction

Activities that provide physical work and exercise (e.g., composting, building), biofitness, which replace mechanization.

Mindfulness Spaces:

Creating intentionally designed rest and meditation spaces in nature to support stress reduction and introspection.

Slow movement: cultural initiative that advocates for a reduction in the pace of modern life, encouraging individuals to embrace a more thoughtful and deliberate approach to their daily activities.

Lifestyle Fine-Tuning:

Applying the principles of self-discipline and feedback to personal life for continuous growth.

Community Support

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Collection of Human and Social Values > Standalone Wikibook! Community Building and Connection:

Supporting and creating community gardens, seed banks, and local economies for social well-being.

Fair Sharing of Surplus:

Extending the third ethical principle (Fair Share) to community and personal resources, supporting Care for People and Earth.

Synergistic Systems:

Consciously strengthening connections between human and natural elements to enhance social and ecological efficiency.

Medicinal Plants and Natural Remedies

Self-Sufficient Nutrition:

Producing nutrient-rich, diverse, organic food that supports soil health.

Application of Medicinal Plants:

Targeted cultivation and use of medicinal plants (e.g., herbalism, aromatherapy, tea-making) to support prevention and self-healing.

Natural Cleaning:

Using chemical-free household and hygiene products to protect the health of the body and immediate environment.