by Bert Poffe | May 5, 2019 | Reconnection, Self sufficiency
One in ten Belgians feels unhappy in their job every day, but doesn’t dare to change. One out of five young doctors is struggling with burnout.” One in three Flemish parents sometimes experiences feelings of ‘parental burnout.’” These are just a few headlines...
by Bert Poffe | Dec 18, 2018 | Reconnection, Self sufficiency
White Christmas Yes I do admit. since December the first, although in Belgium the probability is only about 7%, I have been dreaming of a white Christmas. Not only that, I also look forward to the celebrations with beloved ones, family members, colleagues and...
by Bert Poffe | Jun 26, 2018 | Food, Self sufficiency
Becoming a Hunter-Gatherer A couple of years ago, my former (and last) employer came into difficult financial waters, sending my head spinning with plans for some kind of alternate career. But I knew that the time had come to put all my projects, adventures, skills,...
by Bert Poffe | Feb 22, 2018 | Food, Self sufficiency
When on the path towards self-sufficiency, almost all the products you consume can become an object of analysis: hygienic, cleansing, cosmetic, food, and clothing products … why do you purchase them? If they are of no real necessity, then the goal is to stop...
by Bert Poffe | Aug 11, 2017 | Bushcraft, Food, Movement
Some years ago, I discovered the word “rewilding” and Rewilding Europe’s definition of it: “Rewilding ensures natural processes and wild species play a much more prominent role in the land- and seascapes, meaning that after initial support, nature is allowed to take...
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