Our community garden group is fracturing because some members want to plan plantings according to traditional lunar and seasonal cycles while others are focused on maximizing yield through scientific linear schedules and every planning meeting becomes a battle between ancient wisdom and modern efficiency.
More people experience this than they realize.
Linear optimization and cyclical tradition are creating false choices that fragment community connection to both each other and the earth.
“Where Are You with Linear vs. cyclical time — cultural differences?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.