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"The Power of Patience and Presence" In the quest for personal and professional fulfilment, we often look to grand achievements and significant milestones for inspiration. However, some of the most profound lessons can be found in the quieter, lesser-known stories that touch on universal truths. One such gem is "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World," co-authored by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. While the book itself is well-regarded, one specific story within it holds timeless wisdom that can inspire millions. This story is about a humble gardener named Lobsang. Lobsang was a simple man living in a small village in Tibet. He wasn’t famous, nor did he hold any significant position. Every day, Lobsang tended to his garden with great care and attention. He saw each plant as a living being with its own needs and rhythms. His neighbours often marvelled at his garden's beauty and bounty, not realising its true secret lay in Lobsang's approach. One day, a young monk visited Lobsang’s village and asked him about the secret to his thriving garden. Lobsang replied, “The secret is not in the soil, the seeds, or even the water. It’s in the way you look at your garden. If you see each plant as part of a larger whole and tend to it with patience and presence, it will flourish.” This simple yet profound lesson applies not only to gardening but also to our personal and professional lives. In our careers, we often focus on the end results—meeting targets, achieving recognition, and climbing the corporate ladder. However, the true secret to success lies in how we approach our daily tasks and interactions. In a world that often glorifies speed and immediate results, it’s a reminder that the greatest achievements come from patience, presence, and a deep appreciation for the ordinary moments.

Kokoen Garden in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, consists of nine separate gardens including the garden of streams shown here. #KokoenGarden #Himeji #Hyogo #Japan

🇹🇭 Celebrating 2 years at Ancestral Forest: a forest stretching over 1.5 hec with 19,500 Trees, 46 Native species. Creating a multi-sensory journey for visitors: providing sounds, smells, and sights of the natural world as they wander. Designed with peaceful meditative areas, buildings, and art installations blend into the forest to allow immersion, deepening the connection between people and nature. Ancestral Forest is the product of SUGi x Wonderfruit's first collaboration inspired by Wonderfruit Festival’s guiding principles of catalyzing positive impact through curiosity and creativity at the connection point of art and nature. Based on Khao Khieo the last remaining area of primary forest in the Thai district of Chonburi. Now protected, it was once an area of vast wilderness, formed from several different types of forest, from the lowland tropical to the mountainous cloud forests that cover the two dominant mountains. By using what remains as a reference, Ancestral Forest replicates the ancestry of the region. Forest Maker: James Godfrey-Faussett Forest Patner: Scratch First, Creators of Wonderfruit

Saigon Botanical Garden, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

Narmada Botanic Garden | Massive Project | Infinite Learning Indonesia One of the main problems faced by tourists who want to visit Narmada Botanic Garden is the difficulty in obtaining accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about the destination. Important information such as ticket prices, available facilities, and activity schedules are often not easily found online. Even when information is available, it is often outdated or unreliable. Research conducted through interviews with tourists and management also shows that the lack of an official platform to centrally provide information makes it difficult for tourists to plan their visits. Additionally, with the increasing popularity of agrotourism destinations, the need for quick and practical access to information becomes even more important. This challenge not only hinders the visitor experience but also diminishes Narmada Botanic Garden's potential as a competitive modern tourist destination. The Indonesian agrobumi team consists of: Alfaysyah as hustler Saryal misnati putri as hipster Farhan Mahmud as hacker Roihand majid pitoyo as hipster Fakhriyyatul fauziyyah as hacker Muhammad ammar zaky as hacker Muhammad vito hafidz alifiar as hipster and our mentor,who guided and assited us is: 1.kak Bil Delvin 2.kak Aji 3.kak Sarif Hidayatullah 4.kak Hasan Harahap 5.kak luqyana dll.. #msibbatch7 #infinitelearningindonesia #studyindependent #webdevelopmentanduiux

WHAT GOOGLE SAYS ABOUT SACRED FORESTS - HUTAN KERAMAT? 🌍 Check out the image below for a fascinating glimpse! ⬇ Horror~ 👻 Sacred forests often serve as the perfect backdrop for spine-chilling horror movies. Just think of these titles: ✅ KKN Desa Penari ✅The Ritual ✅Pet Sematary (And no, I’m not getting any endorsements from them! 😂) But beyond the eerie vibes, can you identify the conservation benefits of sacred forests? 🌳 🌴 🌲 Local Wisdom X Sacred Forest = Long-Term Conservation I recently discovered an insightful paper titled "The Role of Traditional Belief and Local Wisdom in Forest Conservation" by Asep Mulyadi, Moh. Dede, and Millary Agung Widiawaty from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (2022). This study highlights how sacred forests contribute significantly to conservation efforts. Here’s why: ✅ Controlled Resource Use: Strict norms and local laws prevent overexploitation. ✅Tribal Approval: Utilization of natural resources requires approval from tribal leaders. ✅Compensation Practices: Every resource extraction involves some form of compensation. Let’s dive into a real-world example from Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Here, the legend of Lake Ranamese tells of a hunter who transformed into a large stone known as Watu Naga (Dragon Stone). Every year, the local community performs rituals in the sacred forest of Barong Wae, pouring chicken blood over the Dragon Stone to honor their ancestors. During these rituals, they plant Ficuse variegata, and the forest's flora and fauna are strictly protected. This blend of local wisdom and sacred traditions powerfully supports long-term conservation. Isn’t it eye-opening? #Sacredforest #conservation #forest #sustainability

Kampot, a picturesque province in southern Cambodia, is renowned not just for its stunning landscapes and rich history, but also for its traditional salt fields. These salt fields are a unique and fascinating attraction for tourists, offering a glimpse into a centuries-old practice that remains an integral part of the local economy and culture. ### The Salt Fields of Kampot #### Historical and Economic Significance The salt fields of Kampot have been in operation for generations, producing high-quality sea salt that is exported around the world. The region's unique climatic conditions, with its combination of abundant sunshine and seasonal rains, create the perfect environment for salt production. During the dry season, seawater is channeled into vast shallow fields where it is left to evaporate, leaving behind a layer of salt crystals. #### The Process Visitors to the salt fields can witness the entire process of salt harvesting. The fields are divided into grids, and as the water evaporates, workers rake the forming salt crystals into mounds. This labor-intensive process is carried out under the hot Cambodian sun, typically from January to April, when the weather is most suitable for salt production. #### Tourist Experience Tourists visiting Kampot's salt fields can enjoy a variety of activities and experiences: 1. **Guided Tours**: Many local operators offer guided tours of the salt fields, providing an educational overview of the production process. These tours often include a visit to the salt warehouses where the harvested salt is stored and processed. 2. **Photography**: The salt fields are a photographer's dream, especially during sunrise and sunset. The sight of vast, glistening salt pans against a backdrop of clear blue skies or a setting sun creates stunning visuals. 3. **Cultural Insights**: Interacting with the local salt workers offers a deeper understanding of their way of life and the importance of salt production to the community. Visitors can learn about the challenges and rewards of this traditional craft. 4. **Salt Products**: At the end of the tour, visitors often have the opportunity to purchase Kampot sea salt and other related products. These make for unique souvenirs and gifts, offering a taste of Cambodia's rich culinary heritage.

Some interesting sessions we are planning in conjunction with RSPO’s #rsport2024. I will be interested to hear from practitioners and those leading regen ag projects in oil palm. What success or challenges have you faced?

The Landscape of the Chianti Classico Farm Villas: A Step Toward UNESCO Status The Italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano expressed "satisfaction" with the decision of the Board of Directors of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO to send the candidacy of "The landscape of the Chianti Classico villa-farm system to UNESCO", for submission to a preliminary evaluation of the advisory bodies for the purposes of inscription on the World Heritage List. "It is a candidacy that enhances an identity landscape of our nation, which has the full support of the Ministry of Culture", declared Sangiuliano. The candidacy falls into the category of cultural landscapes and consists of an area that includes seven municipalities distributed across two provinces, Florence and Siena, and which occupies an area of approximately 54 thousand hectares. The proposal represents, through its integrity and beauty, an exceptional testimony to the renewal process which, started in the 16th century, gave rise to a new efficient and sustainable agricultural settlement system. The image of the historic territory is still outlined today by the rhythmic sequence of typologically differentiated buildings, but consistent with the unitary production organization of the villa-farm, by the wise choices of location of the buildings, which allow for a wide intervisibility, and by the continuity of the traditional connections between wooded areas and the areas intended for the main tree crops. The preliminary evaluation of the advisory bodies of the World Heritage Committee is the first step of the new procedure established by UNESCO for the inscription of sites in the World Heritage List. It optimizes the work of the Convention States, providing an initial assessment of the application dossier and offering observations on which to concentrate efforts during the drafting of the application documentation. The project, coordinated by the Ministry of Culture through the UNESCO Office of the General Secretariat, was promoted by the Tuscany Region and supported by the Foundation for the Protection of the Chianti Classico Territory. The exchange activities with UNESCO were assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. #UNESCO #winenews #wine #winelovers #Italianwine #italianwinelovers #tuscany #chianti #ChiantiClassico #vineyards #winefarms #winetourism #tourism #winewednesday #WW #womeninwine

Let go, if you have to dazzle. I was strolling down the garden, overlooking the century old club in Munnar. The gardener, a middle-aged man, was profusely cutting down stems of rose plants, lining the artfully arranged band of bricks that clearly parted the beautiful lawn and garden. When I closed in, he stopped the chopping and looked up. ‘The flower show begins in February. We are pruning the roses to make sure they appear big and healthy by then,’ he explained, perhaps noting my apparent inquisitiveness. There were a few of them, I observed, clipping away to make the plants to a bare minimum. ‘The plants will be able to maximise its available resources and bloom at its best to dazzle the visitors,’ the gardener further remarked. As I walked across, I couldn’t help but think about the risks involved. ‘A bad weather could shrivel the almost non-existent plants and there could be no roses at all,’ I thought to myself. I asked this to another gardener, an affable septuagenarian who had proudly declared his four decades of employment there. ‘If your objective is to maintain roses, you can leave more stems and maybe buds on the stem. You may not have spectacular roses but you can definitely see some. If you prune less, leaving young and weak stems, you are giving them a chance to potentially grow and strengthen. Eventually, they may take the task of the main stems. Less pruning will make sure that the rose plant will become possibly more tolerant to uncertainties,’ the old man elaborated patiently, mixing Tamil and Malayalam. ‘What could also happen is that as they grow, the young and weak stems could drain away nutrients and energy from the main stem. So, if the objective is to dazzle visitors with big and healthy roses, prune the plant to the hilt. It can appropriately engage with the predictable environment to grow strong and produce the desired results,’ he ended. Nature has lessons for organisations as well as individuals. It solely depends on our priority or objectives. What do you think? Juhie Gorwara Gargi Basu Prasad Prabhakar Seetha Rani KP Pallavi Palparthy Anasuya Mohan Rao Naveen Sasi #growth #futureskills #leadership Inspired by #thelivingcompany