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Find Out Why Everyone's Homesteading & Network Effortlessly Starting Today!
Btw, do you believe that there’s an agenda to make natural medicine seem less effective in order to promote pharmaceutical drugs?
Cedie Omaña
September 29, 2024
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."
— Lao Tzu
HOMESTEAD TIP OF THE DAY
If you’re a beekeeper, fall is a good time to clean your frames and collect leftover beeswax. You can render the wax and use it for candle making, balms, or crafting. Properly storing frames also protects them from damage and pests like wax moths.
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IN TODAY'S EDITION
Homestead Tip 🌱
Poll Results From Last Thursday 📊
All Things Homestead: Why We Homestead - Reconnecting with Nature 🚜
Personal Development: How to Network Effectively in Any Situation 🤗
Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣
POLL RESULTS FROM LAST THURSDAY
Do you think big companies promote overly complicated gardening methods to make homesteading seem harder than it is?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yes, they want to discourage self-sufficiency.
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Maybe, but I’m not certain.
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I’m unsure, but I’ve seen some complex advice.
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ No, gardening is just complicated for some crops.
via @beehiiv polls
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ALL THINGS HOMESTEAD
Why We Homestead - Reconnecting with Nature 🚜
In today’s fast-paced, digital world, many of us crave a simpler, more grounded life. That’s one of the biggest reasons people turn to homesteading—to reconnect with nature.
Let’s discuss why reconnecting with nature through homesteading is so important and how it impacts our daily lives.
1. Slowing Down and Living with Purpose
Finding Calm in the Simple Things
Homesteading naturally slows down life. Instead of rushing through the day, you spend time tending to plants, feeding animals, or preserving food, which brings a sense of peace and purpose. It helps you tune into the seasons and connect with the land.Why It Matters:
Slowing down and living intentionally makes life more fulfilling and less stressful.
2. Working with Nature, Not Against It
Nature Knows Best
Homesteading teaches you to work alongside nature, not fight it. Whether it’s understanding soil health, respecting local climates, or managing natural water flow, learning to adapt to nature makes everything run smoother.Why It Works:
When you work with nature, your plants thrive, your animals stay healthier, and life on the homestead is easier.
3. Living More Sustainably
Becoming Self-Sufficient
Homesteading means relying less on modern systems. Growing your own food, collecting rainwater, or raising chickens for eggs helps reduce your carbon footprint and waste. It’s a step toward self-sufficiency.Why It Matters:
Living sustainably helps you be more resourceful and mindful of how you impact the environment.
4. Reconnecting with Your Food
Know Where Your Food Comes From
Homesteaders grow or raise a lot of their own food, which creates a deeper connection to what they eat. Whether you’re harvesting vegetables or gathering eggs, it’s satisfying to know exactly where your food comes from and how it was grown.Why It’s Important:
Growing your own food leads to healthier eating habits, less waste, and a greater appreciation for what’s on your plate.
5. Building Community
Connecting with Others
Homesteading often brings people together who share similar values around sustainability and simple living. Trading produce, sharing seeds, or helping a neighbor with a project builds strong, supportive communities.Why It Matters:
A community of like-minded people helps you learn, grow, and enjoy the homesteading journey even more.
6. Teaching the Next Generation
Passing on Important Skills
Homesteading is a great way to teach kids about nature, self-reliance, and sustainability. Teaching them to garden, care for animals, and preserve food gives them valuable life skills and a deeper connection to the earth.Why It’s Important:
Passing these skills on ensures they’re not lost and helps raise environmentally conscious individuals.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
How to Network Effectively in Any Situation 🤗
Networking doesn't have to be a daunting task. Whether you're mingling at a local community event, chatting at a business conference, or simply talking over the fence with your neighbor, knowing how to forge real connections can really open new doors for you.
Here’s a relaxed approach to networking, inspired by Keith Ferrazzi's insights in Never Eat Alone, that you can use just about anywhere:
Just Be You
The first rule of effortless networking is to keep it genuine. You don’t need to put on a show; just be yourself. People are naturally attracted to authenticity and can sense when you're genuine, which builds trust right from the start.
Offer a Helping Hand First
Instead of diving in with what you need, flip the script. Ask yourself how you can be of service to others. Maybe it’s offering some advice, making an introduction, or sharing a handy tip you've learned along the way. This mindset not only sets you apart but often leads to reciprocal generosity.
Chat It Up Anywhere
Forget waiting for official networking events. Any place can be the right place to meet someone new, whether you're picking up supplies or attending a local workshop. Every interaction has the potential to lead to something great, so don’t hold back.
Make Meaningful Follow-ups
After you connect with someone, drop them a note to say you enjoyed your chat and would like to keep in touch. This simple act of reaching out shows that you’re interested in more than just a superficial meet-and-greet, which can help develop lasting relationships.
Listen Well
Networking is less about boasting of your achievements and more about listening to others. Engage genuinely by asking about their experiences and paying close attention to what they share. People appreciate when you show real interest in their stories.
Be Patient and Consistent
Building a network doesn’t happen overnight. It’s about consistent effort and nurturing the relationships you form. Stay patient and keep engaging with your contacts regularly; strong connections take time to develop.
Embrace Unexpected Opportunities
Be open to forming connections even in unlikely situations. Sometimes the most fruitful relationships come from the most unexpected encounters. Being open to possibilities allows you to broaden your horizons and find new opportunities.
THE STEADY HOME’S GIGGLE CHAMBER
Why was the pumpkin invited to every party?
Because it’s always the life of the patch!
TODAY'S TOP PICKS
LET’S KEEP IT REEL!
I've put together some fantastic farm videos that are sure to make you laugh. Take a look and enjoy the fun!
When this flock of sheep just know who’s in charge:
@ladbible They know who's boss 🤣 (🎥: @shyrish1994) #ladbible #farmlife #farmdog #lambs #animals #funnyvideos
When your four-year-old has dad jokes already:
@grimezcomedy #dadjoke #dadjokes #dadjokesoftheday #dadjokesfordays #dadjokesbadjokes #dadjokesoftiktok #dadjokewar #funnydadjokes #funnykid #funnykidso... See more
When your cow buddy knows how to respond to a fist bump:
@lcplus Wow, i have new bro #cuteanimals #funnyvideos #pet #happyanimals #cow #highlandcow
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