22/11/2025
“I’ll never get a leaf blower” I remember myself saying, they are noisy, plastic toys that break down and go to landfill, annoy the neighbours and stop you moving and bending.. did I mention they are noisy… and yet today I bought one, it wasn’t even a Black Friday sale purchase, why you ask?
All the above reasons not to buy one are still valid and I find raking or sweeping up leaves , squatting and adding the leaf litter to our banana pit quite hypnotic and therapeutic and way more enjoyable, it’s not really a chore , it’s my workout ☺️The deafening whine of the leaf blower is anything but. However there are area’s of our property that are difficult to sweep especially around the pool and carport and at times like in November when the tibouchina tree is raining beautiful flowers and fragrance daily it will be a handy addition when I choose to use it for occasionally. Maybe I’m just kidding myself🤔😉A combination of both is a good compromise and useful allocation of time.
My thinking is similar to my thoughts on AI, and most modern conveniences, modern technology can be useful for many tasks ( a-lot are life saving and essential, most are not and may contribute to some of our our health issues) The important part is CHOICE when we choose to use it with a conscious rational thought then I feel we have more control ,the concern is sometimes we don’t get a choice and I feel things are moving at a pace in the modern world where we are not making conscious decisions about the global welfare of our purchases, often we are not even considered in the decision making process at all!
Farmacy Outdoors is an Adventure Health based small business based on a permaculture property in Rainbow Flat, where we try and practice the principles and ethics of permaculture on our property and in our everyday lives and businesses like earth care,people care and future care. The realisation that we ( all things and beings) are all connected on this one planet and choosing what is right for ourselves should be guided by a conscious curious mind based on love .. we like the philosophy of “Ubuntu” described as “Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It is often described as reminding us that 'I am what I am because of who we all are'.” So this week, I am going to use my broom and dustpan, chose to maybe use my new plastic blower only if needed and try and make thoughtful purchasing decisions in a period of crazy “Black Friday” consumer spending frenzy. Have a great weekend everyone ☺️🙏⛰🥾🌲🏃🏃🏻♀️🚵🚣The best people possess a feeling for beauty, the courage to take risks, the discipline to tell the truth, the capacity for sacrifice, ironically these virtues make them vulnerable and often they are wounded or destroyed “Ernest Hemingway.
