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Toward Autonomy: Part 3 – Food

In an age of industrialized agriculture, supply chain vulnerabilities, and rising food costs, many individuals and communities are rediscovering the value of growing their own food. Living off a piece of land—whether a small homestead or a larger communal farm—offers not only food security but also deeper connections to nature, healthier nutrition, and greater self-sufficiency.

While this lifestyle requires dedication and planning, the rewards far outweigh the challenges. By integrating sustainable farming techniques, permaculture principles, and traditional wisdom, a family or community can cultivate a resilient food system that provides year-round nourishment.

Unhealthy Compromises

There are many, many ways to compromise the health and wellbeing of our bodies and minds. What’s worse, the connection to spirit/source is obscured, maligned and distorted along the way, keeping us off balance, and unable to hear nor heed the rhythms and voices of nature. As a result, we’re likely suffering from some variety of chronic disease.