Many of the arts necessary to live a more sustainable life style are rapidly disappearing in our materialistic world. Much can be learned through books and the internet but they still don't replace having someone actually walk you through the steps and be a resource person. If we are going to spread the word of living a sustainable life style we also must take the time to share knowledge with people who are just starting out. That is how the mission spreads to others.
Sharing your skills is easy. I am very open about our lifestyle. I do not force it on others and make them feel like they have to do it. I do, however, share my everyday happenings with others. When our fruit all came on at once I talked about what I was canning that day. I had extra fruit so I shared with friends so they could taste how much better it tasted over store bought. I share antidotes about our backyard chickens. I talk about my garden and share extra produce and canned goods with others. I will give people a few eggs if they stop by to see the chickens. When people ask me questions, I answer them. I feel people can sense the passion in me with what I do.
The last step is being open to share your knowledge. Take the time to answer questions of those who are starting out. On Wednesday night, I invited a friend over who was interested in learning how to can. We made plum jam together and I shared what we made together with her. I gathered an order of baby chicks this spring from people who were interested in starting backyard flocks with just a few chickens. This allowed them to get the breeds that they wanted as well as the number of chicks they wanted. Two peoples' chicks I raised through the brooder stage. The only charge I did for this was the amount it cost me. Two new people started backyard flocks this year because of this.
I encourage you to share your knowledge with those who want it. Be open about your lifestyle. Help others get on the sustainable living band wagon. It will only help all of us as we take better care of the earth.
Sharing your skills is easy. I am very open about our lifestyle. I do not force it on others and make them feel like they have to do it. I do, however, share my everyday happenings with others. When our fruit all came on at once I talked about what I was canning that day. I had extra fruit so I shared with friends so they could taste how much better it tasted over store bought. I share antidotes about our backyard chickens. I talk about my garden and share extra produce and canned goods with others. I will give people a few eggs if they stop by to see the chickens. When people ask me questions, I answer them. I feel people can sense the passion in me with what I do.
The last step is being open to share your knowledge. Take the time to answer questions of those who are starting out. On Wednesday night, I invited a friend over who was interested in learning how to can. We made plum jam together and I shared what we made together with her. I gathered an order of baby chicks this spring from people who were interested in starting backyard flocks with just a few chickens. This allowed them to get the breeds that they wanted as well as the number of chicks they wanted. Two peoples' chicks I raised through the brooder stage. The only charge I did for this was the amount it cost me. Two new people started backyard flocks this year because of this.
I encourage you to share your knowledge with those who want it. Be open about your lifestyle. Help others get on the sustainable living band wagon. It will only help all of us as we take better care of the earth.
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