This is the first of your essays that I read. Reading through it, I felt I was learning more about bees, along with tte more philosophical ideas. The way you connected the parts from practical experience and intellectual reflection seemed woven together in a natural way.
One of the lines that really struck me was 'Proof that less can be enough.'
It reminds me of an idea I had read from Naval Ravikant about how when we feel we have enough we feel satisfied and by extension, we stop buying or consuming. Therefore, with products and services, it's best for marketing to convince us that we lack something, that we 'do not have it all.'
Thank you so much, Liah. It always astonishes me, after many years of beekeeping, that I am still learning new insights from them. There always seems to be a larger lesson to be learned, even if it is as simple as observing them flying in an out of the hive.
And indeed, one of my goals is to talk about natural beekeeping, without simplification, and still reach people that aren't beekeepers themselves. So if I could succeed in that, that would make my writing efforts feel validated.
I haven't heard or Naval Ravikant (going to look into his work for sure) but the quote does resonate. And although I am trying to look for that more simple, fulfilled life within the limits of growth, I must admit that I still to often fall into the trap of exactly that marketing mechanism. A good reminder that we actually do not need most of the 'stuff' we surround ourselves with.
Loved this, wish you were my neighbour when I attempted beekeeping at the beginning of our farming journey! So hard to find like minded people here, the idea of doing something non-convential, forget about getting any sort of support!
Thanks for the comment, Leon. I know the feeling you describe. When I started, natural beekeepers were almost impossible to find here, so most of my learning came through reading and a lot of trial and error. That’s partly why I began writing on this platform: to find (and also be found by) others choosing those alternative paths.
Yes! That's exactly what I want to share in my writings. To go out there, and not being afraid to do stuff, learn one or two new skills, increase our resilience a bit. Thank you, for the nice comment and taking the time to read.
This is the first of your essays that I read. Reading through it, I felt I was learning more about bees, along with tte more philosophical ideas. The way you connected the parts from practical experience and intellectual reflection seemed woven together in a natural way.
One of the lines that really struck me was 'Proof that less can be enough.'
It reminds me of an idea I had read from Naval Ravikant about how when we feel we have enough we feel satisfied and by extension, we stop buying or consuming. Therefore, with products and services, it's best for marketing to convince us that we lack something, that we 'do not have it all.'
Thank you so much, Liah. It always astonishes me, after many years of beekeeping, that I am still learning new insights from them. There always seems to be a larger lesson to be learned, even if it is as simple as observing them flying in an out of the hive.
And indeed, one of my goals is to talk about natural beekeeping, without simplification, and still reach people that aren't beekeepers themselves. So if I could succeed in that, that would make my writing efforts feel validated.
I haven't heard or Naval Ravikant (going to look into his work for sure) but the quote does resonate. And although I am trying to look for that more simple, fulfilled life within the limits of growth, I must admit that I still to often fall into the trap of exactly that marketing mechanism. A good reminder that we actually do not need most of the 'stuff' we surround ourselves with.
One of my favorite works was The Almamack of Naval Ravikant, a book project done by Eric Jorgensen, who shared it freely online: https://www.navalmanack.com/almanack-of-naval-ravikant
Loved this, wish you were my neighbour when I attempted beekeeping at the beginning of our farming journey! So hard to find like minded people here, the idea of doing something non-convential, forget about getting any sort of support!
Thanks for the comment, Leon. I know the feeling you describe. When I started, natural beekeepers were almost impossible to find here, so most of my learning came through reading and a lot of trial and error. That’s partly why I began writing on this platform: to find (and also be found by) others choosing those alternative paths.
This article comes at the perfect time! 'Theories and thoughts alone dont hold up' – you absolutely nailed it. So true, makes all the difference.
Yes! That's exactly what I want to share in my writings. To go out there, and not being afraid to do stuff, learn one or two new skills, increase our resilience a bit. Thank you, for the nice comment and taking the time to read.
Another beautifully meaningful article, Micha, especially the idea of observing and showing restraint, and not over-complicating the processes 🙏🏼
Thanks so much, Kevin. Means a lot!