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Alex Colchester's avatar

People forget, our lives emerge from an extremely tumultuous moment- the wrenching violence of birth.

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There is also creativity in destruction. Forest fires re-carbonise the soil and burn away deadwood allowing a far stronger forest to emerge from the ashes. In the west we wrongly associate all violence with destruction.

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Alex Colchester's avatar

I love your concept of embracing destructiveness as a preventative measure. It reminds me of the strategic burning of heather and forests in order to prevent a future uncontrollable inferno.

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Robin Parmiter's avatar

I love that connection you’ve made - thanks Alex - and always wondered why they burnt the heather on the North York Moors!

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Robin Parmiter's avatar

Indeed. Health & Safety culture has its devastating dangers ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

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Robin Parmiter's avatar

Totally - it’s so important we find ways of integrating these chaotic forces 🔥

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