Permaculture Design Principle Deep Dive #1: Observe & Interact - Epi-046 | The Sovereign Homestead Podcast

This is the first in a series of episodes that will go into depth on how to apply and leverage each of the 12 foundational design principles used in permaculture.

The first design principle is Observe and Interact. It is the keystone design principle, from which all others are held together and applied toward a functional end.

Join me as we discuss:

The context for applying the permaculture design principles - i.e. the oft-forgot Prime Directive and the oft-misinterpreted 3 Ethics.
Why Observe & Interact is NOT about being a neutral observer, or being separate from what is being observed. First and foremost we are part of Nature and we need to understand that our observation of a thing influences the thing.
The 4 Styles of Observation
- Child-like
- Thematic
- Instrumental
- Experiential
Why separating observation from analysis, at least immediately, is very important to preserve possibilities.
Methods of Observation
- Sit Spot Routine - this is from Jon Young of Wilderness Awareness School and the audio recording of Seeing Through Native Eyes. This is the most powerful practice I know of you can start using today to enhance your powers of observation and your connection with the natural rhythms of your landscape.