Wayne Weiseman > Quotes

“But for the most part things that are marginalized are left to fend for themselves and develop their own resources. Marginalized people have done this for thousands of years and develop their own culture, diet, customs, and artwork. Marginalized individuals in society develop freethinking, unlimited by social pressures and academic controls.”
― Wayne Weiseman

“Exploring new options in materials and new ways of thinking keeps systems moving forward, developing new solutions. Limiting ourselves to a select few options is very toxic.”
― Wayne Weiseman, Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems

“Small and slow solutions are less likely to cause damage if there is an error. They also provide a opportunity to learn the principles and processes within a solution.”
― Wayne Weiseman, Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems

“Don't be afraid of change. Prepare for it. Take advantage of it. Changes are an opportunity to improve. The shift of energy can be used to create new energy and a new direction.”
― Wayne Weiseman, Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems

“Many times creatively responding to change immediately puts us on the edge of culture and friendships. People who ride the edge are marginalized until others accept the new reality and the new adaptation. Those with diverse points of view who are willing to make changes in their living systems and risk loss of status are crucial pioneers. How else can solution be adapted unless early adopters take the opportunity?”
― Wayne Weiseman, Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems

“We have our favorite resources and things we gravitate toward: comfort food, say, or a favorite sentimental blanket. Of course, things change and many times those resources no longer provide us with everything we need. If we are to enjoy a diverse diet, we need diverse sources of information to guide us in making decisions. Valuing diversity in all things helps us build resilience and buffer the extremes.”
― Wayne Weiseman, Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems